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Gouille des Fours (Sallanches) walks
La Gouille des Fours via the Passage de la Grande Forclaz
Visorando Member
14.13 mi
+6,145 ft
-6,148 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from La Clusaz (Haute-Savoie)
This long and demanding hike links the Borne and Arve valleys via one of the few passes crossing the Aravis range. It leaves behind the bustling paths of the Confins Valley for the austere landscape of the Combe de la Grande Forclaz, then descends into the mountain pastures above Sallanches before climbing again to the enchanting Gouille des Fours valley, nestled against the rocky faces on the leeward side of the Aravis.Best tackled over one or two days (with a bivouac at the Gouille des Fours).
Col des Annes - Gouille des Fours via the Col des Verts
5.47 mi
+3,383 ft
-2,349 ft
5h 30
Difficult
Departure from Le Grand-Bornand (Haute-Savoie)
Depart from the Col des Annes, pass by the Refuge de la Pointe Percée, then by the Col des Verts. Camp at the Gouille des Fours, where ibex have made their home, with a magnificent view of Mont Blanc.
Gouille des Fours - Col des Annes via Lac de Tardevant
8.45 mi
+3,120 ft
-4,147 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Sallanches (Haute-Savoie)
From Gouille des Fours, head towards Lac de Tardevant via the Grande Forclaz and Ambrevetta passes, then return via alpine pastures and forests to La Pointe and Col des Annes.
Walks near Gouille des Fours (Sallanches)
From Le Reposoir to the Refuge du Doran via the Pointe d’Areu
6.19 mi
+4,383 ft
-3,077 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Le Reposoir (Haute-Savoie)
Set off from Le Reposoir and spend the night at the Refuge du Doran, passing via the Pointe d’Areu (des Arbennes).
Aiguille des Calvaires and Combe de Borderan
4.54 mi
+1,762 ft
-2,923 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from La Clusaz (Haute-Savoie)
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.
Assy Plateau - Platé Refuge
2.59 mi
+3,438 ft
-102 ft
4h 10
Difficult
Departure from Passy (Haute-Savoie) (Haute-Savoie)
First day of the hike.
A good, varied climb that will take you to the Désert de Platé, a rather exceptional protected site.
The Col de la Forclaz from Entremont to Le Petit Bornand
7.27 mi
+3,100 ft
-3,707 ft
6h 05
Difficult
Departure from Entremont (Haute-Savoie)
In the commune of Glières-Val-de-Borne, in the Bargy massif, Lac de Lessy is a true gem at the foot of the Pic de Jalouvre. The walk takes you through forests and mountain pastures. It features a short rocky section. The start from La Joux and the return via Montagne de Paradis and Cocogne are what make this walk unique. You pass the two-hundred-year-old hamlet of Les Chalets de Mayse. The Chalet de Lessy is nestled on the lakeside after the Col de la Forclaz.
Traverse of Mont Joly and Aiguille Croche
8.73 mi
+3,058 ft
-2,910 ft
6h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains (Haute-Savoie)
A good ridge walk starting from the Bettex telecabin station at Mont d'Arbois and finishing at Le Signal telecabin station above Les-Contamines-Montjoie.
Plaine Joux - Refuge de Moëde Anterne via Lac de Pormenaz
5.04 mi
+2,484 ft
-371 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Passy (Haute-Savoie) (Haute-Savoie)
The first stage of a two-day excursion to Lac d'Anterne, this day allows us to reach the Refuge du Col d'Anterne via Les Argentières and Lac de Pormenaz.
Le Dérochoir
6.97 mi
+3,875 ft
-4,177 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Passy (Haute-Savoie) (Haute-Savoie)
An extraordinary hike that almost forms a loop, starting from the Châtelet car park; a complete change of scenery guaranteed in an exceptional environment (Passy and Sixt nature reserves; Platé desert). You will need two vehicles.
Châtelet d'Ayères - Refuge de Sales via Le Dérochoir
4.14 mi
+2,615 ft
-1,129 ft
4h 10
Difficult
Departure from Passy (Haute-Savoie) (Haute-Savoie)
Climb up the rocks for panoramic views of Mont Blanc. Please note: technical and exposed sections.
From Prarion to Charousse via the Col de la Forclaz
4.74 mi
+472 ft
-3,196 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Gervais-les-Bains (Haute-Savoie)
Set off to explore the Prarion plateau (1,900 m) and its incredible 360° panoramic view of the Mont Blanc massif, the Fiz and the Chamonix Valley! The walk ends at the very picturesque site of the Charousse mountain pasture, a reminder of the pastoral life of days gone by.
Easy