Flumet walks

Forest walk starting from the village with a splendid panorama of the Aravis mountain range. For this circular in the woods, park in the car park of the Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe Tourist Office.

This is a round-trip hike through meadows and woods. The last part descends steeply to the wooden bridge over the Nant Rouge. This section can be quite slippery in wet weather. ⚠️Recommended for experienced hikers due to its dangerous nature (steep and very slippery sections).

This route passes by the pretty little Lac des Évettes lake in the middle of the pine trees and then joins the Refuge du Petit Tétras near the arrival point of the Crêt du Midi chairlift with its original orientation table. Magnificent view of the Mont Blanc, Fiz and Aravis mountain ranges.

This beautiful walk offers, at both the Croix Stata and the Croix Cartier, a superb panoramic view of the Aravis range to the west and the Mont Blanc range to the east. The route passes through an area where there is a risk of avalanches. (It is essential to check the stability of the snowpack and the risk of avalanches before setting off.)

A wide loop around the hamlet of Chaucisse, allowing you to visit three summits by combining routes that can each be done as a shorter hike. The views along the way are magnificent, with the Aravis, Beaufortain and Mont Blanc in front of us.

The summit of Le Treu is beautifully situated and offers magnificent panoramic views of the Aravis mountains, the Arly valley, the surrounding massifs and, of course, Mont Blanc. This is a wild hike, mainly on trails.

Short, easy hike with beautiful panoramic views of the Aravis and Mont Blanc. Lac du Mont Lachat at the summit, very pleasant with picnic tables.

An easy snowshoe hike that takes you around the heights of Chaucisse with beautiful views of Mont Blanc.

La Croix Cartier is a very pleasant hike for families, offering magnificent 360° views.

A lovely, easy circular route – apart from the climb – offering a 360° panorama of the Val d'Arly and the Aravis range.

A short hike with views of the Mont Blanc range, the town of Praz and a walk through the woods under the Épines Blanches. Cross the hamlets of Praz with their chalets and farms. Fairly easy hike, part of it under the trees, with benches and viewpoints available along the route.

A lovely hike, shaded for most of the route. Beautiful views of the Aravis and Mont Blanc massif. The descent from Plan de l'Aar offers the chance to enjoy several waterfalls.

This statue, built in 1956 by the alpine farmers, offers a magnificent panorama. A close-up view of the Croisse-Baulet, Ramadieu, Christomet and Torraz massifs, then the Mont Blanc range and the Beaufortain mountains.

A beautiful hike on the Savoyard side of the Aravis, with pastures, streams, sun-baked wooden chalets and Mont Blanc sparkling in the sun. Yellow markings and directional signs.

After climbing up a wild trail, the Crêt du Midi offers a magnificent panorama overlooking the Aravis mountains, the Arly Valley, the surrounding massifs and, of course, Mont Blanc.

A lovely circular route, with 360° views between Aravis and Mont Blanc, allowing you to explore all the peaks in the Praz-sur-Arly area and a historical point in the resort. Extended version (+ 2.5 km, + 200 m elevation gain) of a previously published hike by the same author, adding several viewpoints.

A lovely circular route, with 360° views between the Aravis and Mont Blanc.

From Lac de Plan Désert, easily access the small Lac du Gui and then Mont Rond via a track. This small summit offers views of the Arly valley and the surrounding mountains.

This hike alternates between forest and pastureland and offers magnificent views of Mont Blanc from the Ban Rouge ridges. An orientation table allows you to better enjoy this magnificent panorama.

This is a lovely circular in the mountain pastures above Megève with superb forest passages and magnificent views of the Mont Blanc range on arrival at Rochebrune.

A short, shaded and pleasant family trail, allowing you to discover the Les Saisies peat bog, classified as a nature reserve, as well as rare and protected species, including carnivorous plants. ⚠️ 17/07/2025: Route modified.

A beautiful loop to a little-known peak between Aravis and Beaufortain, particularly scenic. The climb is steep but the return loop via the little Croisse Baulet is enchanting, like a balcony with exceptional views of the Mont Blanc massif. It can get a little crowded on the way back as it can be reached in an hour from the Jaillet cable car.

Le Petit Croisse Baulet is a superb summit offering a 360° view of the entire Mont Blanc massif and the Aravis mountain range. At the summit and at the Col de Jaillet, you can see a Roman boundary stone that marked the border at the time.

The Col de Jaillet offers a magnificent view of Mont Blanc, which appears close by. You can also see a Roman boundary stone that marked the border at the time.

A superb summit that is well worth the effort, with breathtaking 360° views: the Aravis mountain range, the Aiguilles Rouges massif, the Mont Blanc massif and Beaufortain.

A lovely hike with magnificent views of Mont Blanc

The route offers magnificent views of the Aravis mountain range with Mont Blanc opposite you. Pure bliss!

A varied itinerary on fairly gentle slopes, with exceptional views from the ridges. The Croisse Baulet is mainly used by ski tourers, while the Petit Croisse Baulet is accessible from several sides, both on snowshoes and skis: the proposed loop starts at Le Plan, in La Giettaz.

This is a pleasant hike that allows you to discover the Pététry mountain pastures and a beautiful panorama of Mont Blanc. At the beginning, you walk along a stream and through the undergrowth. The steepest climb is in the shade of the trees, in the valleys, where you may see cows and, with a little luck, marmots.

This loop offers beautiful panoramic views of the Mont Blanc range, the Arve Valley and the Aravis range from a balcony trail.

Starting from the Col de l'Alpettaz, this is a walk for the whole family. Magnificent views, breathtaking vistas and, as a bonus, if the weather is not too foggy, the Mont Blanc massif. You can even buy Savoyard cheeses.

Stage 1 of the Tour du Beaufortain, connecting Les Saisies resort to the Roselette chalet.

The Beaufortain, between Albertville and Bourg-Saint-Maurice, offers a 7-day tour that will take you on a journey through a landscape reminiscent of Switzerland.

Les Saisies resort is a good starting point for enjoyable snowshoe hikes. This hike takes you away from the resort and its ski lifts to an alpine pasture environment facing Mont Blanc. It is quite long, but the elevation changes are very reasonable.

This balcony route offers beautiful views of the Aravis mountain range, La Giettaz and the Arrondine valley, all facing Mont Blanc.

An easy hike offering magnificent panoramic views of the entire Mont Blanc range. The mountain range gradually reveals itself as you hike along a road that is passable by vehicle throughout. If you go as far as Stallets, you will have an extraordinary 180° view of the Northern Alps. It is also possible to stop at the Chalet du Curé, which already offers a commanding view, or at Boegneuve. This hike is completely exposed, so we recommend doing it in autumn or late summer, or during the cooler hours of the day in summer.

This is a fairly easy short loop for families, stopping at the Croix de Fer for a superb view of Mont Blanc and the surrounding mountains.

Hike in the Beaufortain, magnificent view of the Hauteluce valley, the Outray mountain and Mont Blanc. Moderator's note Accessibility in summer: see the notice dated 21/07/2022

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.

A family hike offering a 360° panorama of the valleys and mountains surrounding Les Saisies resort (Mont Blanc, Val d'Arly, Beaufortain).

An easy circular hike that alternates between descents and ascents with magnificent views of Mont Blanc, the Beaufortain massif and the Aravis.

L'Étale (altitude 2,483 m) is a complex mountain in the Bornes-Aravis massif, renowned for its aerial ridge route. The normal route (with a few variations) allows you to climb up a relatively austere combe on the western slope, but the final stretch is well worth the effort for the purity of the ridge and the expansive view.

A classic summit in the area, but with an unusual starting point. Beautiful view of part of the Les Saisies ski area. 360° panorama at Mont Clocher, and you can even catch a glimpse of the Roselend dam.

A very lovely hike! The descent offers breathtaking views over the Charvin valley and Pointe Orsière, whilst the ascent is largely through woodland. The route follows part of the KV and 20 km trails.

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.

From the hamlet of La Gutary in Manigod, I suggest a beautiful loop trail on one of the foothills of the Aravis massif. The route starts with a climb up the Fier valley with a few steep sections, then joins the Passage du Freu, which requires a little care. It then continues through alpine pastures, passing the Pointe d'Orsière.

This circular walk will take you through the steep-sided wooded valley beneath the Aiguille de Manigod. It then brings you up into pastures before making the steep ascent to Sur le Freu and the more gentle ascent to the top of Orsiere via la Riondaz. The descent takes you back through pastures before heading back down through the forest to the start. Great views towards Manigod and the mountains behind Annecy, Mont Charvin.

A short, easy route (excluding the optional detour to the waterfall) starting from Megève town centre. Beautiful panoramic views of the resort.

A great pointy summit with a cross on top and good views followed by a descent of Borderan Combe. This could easily be done in reverse and/or without the use of the cable cars.

In summer, this gradual climb will take you through the forest, then the mountain pastures to halfway around a beautiful artificial reservoir. (medium level) You will then climb a very steep forest path (difficult rating) leading to the viewpoint at 1980m, offering an incomparable view of La Clusaz, the Col des Aravis, the Mont Blanc massif and the peaks of the Jura. The second part of the descent, after the reservoir, is easy and informative (plants and habitats).

The Dôme de la Girotte is a hill (not named on IGN maps) overlooking the dam and Lac de la Girotte. The approach from Les Granges is quite steep through the forest, but then leads through mountain pastures with safe and pleasant slopes all winter long, up to a ridge offering fine views of Mont Blanc.

Magnificent view of Lac de la Girotte, its dam, Col du Joly and Mont Blanc. Striking contrasts and colours. The path takes us through the Montaz and Commanderie hills and magnificent alpine pastures covered in flowers. The climb through the forest is a little steep at the beginning. Significant incline.

This hike offers several different views of the mountains. The climb is gradual and takes you through alpine pastures. The descent is mainly through forest. There are some beautiful views, particularly of the Aravis mountain range, Mont Blanc and La Tournette.

At the foot of the slender peaks of the Aravis, a family hike partly through mountain pastures and partly through forest. Two lakes, one natural and one artificial, await you.

A superb hike offering magnificent scenery. Mont Blanc is omnipresent! The view of the Beaufortain and its dams is also worth the detour.

From the Combloux resort, starting from the Cuchet car park, complete a loop to discover the Jaillet via the Sommet des Salles and the Lac du Jaillet.Hike along a carriage road through pine forests, alpine pastures and ski slopes, with views of the Petit and Grand Croisse Baulet and the Mont Blanc range.

A very pleasant hike alternating between forest and mountain pasture landscapes, suitable for experienced walkers due to a few steep sections.

Short, easy route to discover the beautiful village of La Clusaz from different perspectives. Follow the signs for the “Tour du Village".

Magnificent scenery, particularly over the Aravis mountains. Option to extend the hike to Grand Croise Baulet.

Atteindre le Plateau de Beauregard par un itinéraire plus sauvage et moins fréquenté offrant des vues sur la Chaîne des Aravis et le Mont Lachat. De la Pointe de Beauregard à la Croix de Colomban, profitez de points de vue panoramiques.

This hike is interesting in both summer and winter. On snowshoes after a good snowfall, on a beautiful sunny day, the forest passages offer opportunities for beautiful photos.

A beautiful circular route around La Clusaz that allows you to discover the nearby mountain pastures. The first part takes place in the forest: ideal in summer because it is shaded, and in autumn because it is exposed to the sun's rays. At the edge of the forest, the view of the valley is breathtaking, with beautiful panoramas of Les Aravis and the village of La Clusaz.

A pleasant hike, with the Christ Roi viewpoint offering a beautiful panorama of the Aravis and La Clusaz, through the forest to the Mouilles meadow, then back around a rocky outcrop.