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Hauteluce walks
Double loop of Mont Clocher from Hauteluce
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.
Montagne d'Outray
A superb hike offering magnificent scenery. Mont Blanc is omnipresent! The view of the Beaufortain and its dams is also worth the detour.
Lac de la Girotte from Les Granges
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.
Col du Véry via the ridges of Mont de Vorès
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
Col de la Lézette and Chard du Beurre
A lovely hike with magnificent views of Mont Blanc
Sentier de découverte de la tourbière des Saisies
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.
Ban Rouge
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.
Lac de la Girotte
A hike with beautiful views, including the Mont Blanc massif.
Loop at the Lac de la Girotte dam
This is an easy loop walk that allows you to see up close a major feature of the landscape at this end of the Beaufortain. Of industrial and historical interest (the construction of the dam is closely linked to the resistance movements in the area).
Tour of Bisanne
An easy circular hike that alternates between descents and ascents with magnificent views of Mont Blanc, the Beaufortain massif and the Aravis.
Croix de Coste
A family hike offering a 360° panorama of the valleys and mountains surrounding Les Saisies resort (Mont Blanc, Val d'Arly, Beaufortain).
La Roche Parstire
This circuit in the Beaufortain offers abundant panoramic views, first of the Arêches valley, then of the heart of the Beaufortain. On the ridge path, let the Mont Blanc guide you.
The ridge of Lake Roselend via Roche Parstire
A lovely walk on an accessible ridge, surrounded by flowers and with fantastic views of Lake Roselend and the snow-capped peaks.
The Curé passage
Lake Gittaz and the Curé passage.
Circular Roselend via La Pierra Menta
Magical: the Combe de la Nova and the Pierra Menta.
Lac des Évettes - Refuge du Petit Tétras
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.
Tour of Rocher du Vent via the tunnel
A lovely loop starting from the Gittaz refuge, passing through the Passage du Curé in the Torrent de la Gittaz canyon, the Col de la Sauce, the north-east ridge of the Rocher du Vent, the Col de la Lauze and, above all, the Rocher du Vent tunnel.
Tour of Mont Lachat
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.
Aiguille Croche and Mont Joly from the Col du Joly
The ascent of Mont Joly, a unique viewpoint facing Mont Blanc, via the Aiguille Croche, which also offers superb panoramic views, with a long ridge walk between the two. A beautiful high mountain atmosphere.
From Col du Joly to Col de la Fenêtre
Hike on the trail separating the two passes. This hike offers views of the Mont Blanc massif from both passes. Not particularly difficult, but be careful on the slopes where the trail sometimes climbs quite steeply
Le Fay from Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe
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.
Rochebrune and Alpette circular from Leutaz
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.
The Gorges of Stream Rouge
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).
Short tour around Lake Roselend
You've seen some of it on foot, by bike, motorbike or car. If you're a keen walker, here's your chance to discover Lake Roselend, its dam and the alpine chalets that line its shores from different angles on an easy walk along a route that follows the lake's banks, with an elevation gain of around 400 metres. You will cross numerous streams via wooden footbridges before finally crossing the dam.
Le Pas de l'Âne and Mont Mirantin
A multifaceted hike in the heart of the Beaufortain.
Blueberries and Grataron cheese, landscapes and panoramic views of Mont Blanc.
Please note: between (5) and (6) there are a few difficult passages, but cable sections make it easier to progress.
Lac Tournant
This is a circular walk based on trail 5 as promoted by the Arêches tourist board. It is well marked with yellow signs and paint flashes or markers for trail 5. There are good views over to Mont Blanc, the Beaufortain Mountains and the lake, although small, is a nice place to eat your sandwiches.
Col de la Croix du Bonhomme refuge.
This route runs above 1,800 metres, starting in the mountain pastures and skirting our military heritage; the Crête des Gittes trail was built and sometimes carved into the rock by the military.
The Wind Rock
The Rocher du Vent is an impressive rock formation offering a bird's eye view of Lake Roselend, near the Cormet de Roselend. The route described here is unusual as it goes through a tunnel and then along a balcony path, so it is only suitable for walkers who are not afraid of heights or claustrophobia! Others can still discover the site by cutting across to the Lauze chalet.
Tete du Cuvy
This is a circular walk based on trails 5 and 8 as promoted by the Arêches tourist board. For the most part it is well marked with yellow signs and paint flashes or markers for trail 5 & 8. There are good views over to Mont Blanc and of the Beaufortain Mountains.
Belvédère de la Grande Berge
This is a moderate hike offering access to a magnificent viewpoint over Lac de Roselend after a walk through alpine pastures.
Col de la Fenetre
This walk starts from the top of the gondola at Le Signal. It is an interesting walk, up to and through the Col de la Fenetre. The descent takes you back down through alpine pastures and into the valley leading back to Les Contamines-Montjoie.
⚠️ Please note that you need to park at (A) and not (D) for this walk ⚠️
Lakes of Lavouet
An early summer outing to rediscover the Beaufortain Massif.
The atmosphere of a small resort, flower-filled mountain pastures, peaceful lakes and rushing torrents, the mineral world of the peaks: the mountains we love.
Mont Joly from the Signal gondola lift
This hiking route provides access to Mont Joly via the south face, bypassing the ridge between Les Croches and Le Joly. From the summit of Mont Joly, you can enjoy a magnificent panorama. Please note that the return journey involves a steep descent.
The Mont Joly mountain range
A magnificent, long hike for those who are not afraid of heights, probably one of the best views in the region of the Aravis, Mont Blanc and Beaufortain.
Please note: The second part of the ascent is very exposed and impressive, not recommended for those who are afraid of heights, children or inexperienced hikers.
La Tête de Christomet from Praz-sur-Arly
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.
Col du Coin - Lac d'Amour
A beautiful hike in the heart of the Beaufortain, near the Roselend dam lake.
Refuge and Lac Presset from Cormet de Roselend
A beautiful hike with views of Lac de Roselend, crossings of mountain pastures and a wilder section towards Col de Bresson. The Presset refuge and its lake offer a chance to take a break in an exceptional landscape.
After the Col de Grand Fond, Mont Blanc is visible for much of the return journey, directly opposite the path.
La Pierra Menta and Lac d'Amour
Already offered in a (very) long version, this hike can be made a little more accessible to the general public. A hike in a splendid setting: the Roselend dam, the Pierra Menta, the Beaufortain, and a glimpse of Mont Blanc.
Passeur de la Mintaz and Brèche de Parozan
A very beautiful hike in the sublime setting of the Beaufortain, where you can admire the Pierra Menta and the impressive Brèche de Parozan up close.
Loop to Le Grand Mont
In the heart of the Beaufortain massif, a beautiful summit offering a wide and distant panorama.Although not difficult, the final climb to reach the Grand Mont requires a minimum of attention to find your way. (!) 4 August 2025: user report: > However, I would like to point out that the western shore of Lac de St Guerin is closed to hikers by municipal decree due to the risk of rockfalls. The hike must therefore start and end on the eastern shore of the lake.
Tour of Lake Saint-Guérin
A beautiful, easy and short walk with a passage over the Himalayan footbridge.
Please note: a municipal by-law prohibits access to the left bank due to rockfalls. However, the Himalayan footbridge can be accessed from the right bank.
The Fairy Lake
A beautiful family hike that combines green mountain slopes with water flowing in small streams and waterfalls. At the end of the hike, there is a small lake with crystal clear water.
The Storm Lakes
A beautiful walk with several stream crossings. But beware of snow at the beginning of the season.
Le Treu, Croix de Stata and Croix Cartier in a loop
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.
More walks in Hauteluce
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