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Fier (rivière) walks
The tour of Lac du Mont Charvin
Association / Club / Walk leader
6.72 mi
+2,995 ft
-2,995 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Manigod (Haute-Savoie)
This hike will introduce you to the flora and fauna of the Alps. Depending on the time of year, you can meet the inhabitants of these mountains and taste their delicious cheeses.
Seyssel loop
Visorando Member
5.74 mi
+866 ft
-866 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Seyssel (Ain)
This loop allows you to enjoy the banks of the Rhône and its history linked to Seyssel. It takes you up high, through hamlets, vineyards and fields, where you can appreciate the beauty of the Rhône valley nestled between the Gros Foug mountain and Mont Colombier.
Above the Gorges du Fier 1
4.17 mi
+492 ft
-499 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Lovagny (Haute-Savoie)
A short, easy hike to complement your visit to the Gorges du Fier and/or Montrottier Castle.
Above the Gorges du Fier 2
5.34 mi
+820 ft
-833 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Lovagny (Haute-Savoie)
A short, easy hike that complements a visit to the Fier Gorges and/or Montrottier Castle.
Pointe de Talamarche
7.92 mi
+4,140 ft
-4,144 ft
7h 15
Difficult
Departure from Thônes (Haute-Savoie)
A summit without any major difficulties overlooking Lake Annecy!
The Roman bridge and the forest of Mont
6.10 mi
+1,427 ft
-1,411 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Thônes (Haute-Savoie)
This hike will take you from the village of Thônes to the village of Les Clefs, following the Fier river and crossing the Roman bridge. The next stop is the Mont forest with its fallen king and new king. You can learn about the history of this king (the tree tadpoles of Thônes) by visiting the website. On your return to Thônes, you can stroll around this village located at the gateway to the Aravis.
Pointe d'Orsière circular loop from Gutary
6.45 mi
+2,717 ft
-2,740 ft
5h 20
Difficult
Departure from Manigod (Haute-Savoie)
This hike provides access to a panoramic summit without too much difficulty. The trail winds its way through forest and pastures that are full of flowers in spring. At the summit, there is a 360° view of La Tournette, Sulens, Bargy, Aravis (l'Étale), etc. A beautiful, well-marked hike, suitable for families, even if the start is a little steep.
Château de Montrottier - Berges du Fier
1.77 mi
+210 ft
-223 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Lovagny (Haute-Savoie)
Balade qui permet de découvrir le Château de Montrottier avec son architecture remarquable et son imposant donjon situé sur une colline puis les berges du Fier, de la « Pierre aux Fées » à une perte qui s'engouffre sous la roche sur quelques mètres.
Route via Ugine, Hery, Flumet and the Col des Aravis from Thônes
47.71 mi
+5,640 ft
-5,623 ft
5 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Thônes (Haute-Savoie)
This route passes through the Col du Marais, joins the cycle path that takes you to Ugine, where the climb to Hery and Flumet begins. Then, the Route des Gorges de l'Arrondine leads to La Giettaz, the start of the tough climb up the Col des Aravis. All that remains then is the descent, which passes successively through La Clusaz and Saint-Jean-de-Sixt before reaching Thônes.
From Thônes - 3-pass circuit - Marais - l'Épine - Bluffy
36.28 mi
+2,726 ft
-2,740 ft
4 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Thônes (Haute-Savoie)
This circuit passes through the Col du Marais, the Col de l'Épine and, after a beautiful descent, crosses Marlens. At the roundabout, a cycle path joins and runs alongside Lake Annecy, then climbs up the Côte de Talloires to reach Menthon-Saint-Bernard. All that remains is to climb the Col de Bluffy to reach the Thônes side.
Mont Téret plateau via the Col de la Bourse and Col du Pertuis
13.94 mi
+5,774 ft
-5,787 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from La Balme-de-Thuy (Haute-Savoie)
From La Balme-de-Thuy, I suggest you take a lovely walk around the southern part of Mont Téret via the Col de la Bourse, Les Grands Prés and the Col du Pertuis. This is a fairly challenging route in terms of distance and elevation, with a few difficulties, mainly on the Passage de la Bourse.