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La Chapelle-Saint-Maurice walks
Le Roc des Bœufs
Visorando Member
4.99 mi
+2,480 ft
-2,480 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from La Chapelle-Saint-Maurice (Haute-Savoie)
The Roc des Bœufs ridge offers magnificent views of the Bauges peaks and the Annecy basin.
Entrevernes by la Magne
3.47 mi
+1,585 ft
-1,565 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Eustache (Haute-Savoie)
A hike offering splendid views of Lake Annecy and the villages of the Bauges Natural Park.
Tour of the Semnoz plateau
5.07 mi
+1,204 ft
-1,201 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Leschaux (Haute-Savoie)
A beautiful, easy hike on the Semnoz plateau. Numerous panoramic views throughout the hike.
Between Roc des Boeufs and Montagne du Charbon
10.71 mi
+3,356 ft
-3,330 ft
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Lathuile (Haute-Savoie)
This circular route allows you to admire not only the Roc des Boeufs and the Montagne du Charbon, but also much of the Bauges massif, Lake Annecy, the Bornes massif, the Aravis range, etc. Don't hesitate to turn around regularly to fully enjoy all these landscapes.
Above Lathuile
4.74 mi
+1,906 ft
-1,886 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Lathuile (Haute-Savoie)
An interesting and relatively easy circular walk, with unusual passages and beautiful panoramic views over Lake Annecy.
The Taillefer ridge starting from the Lo Velâjo campsite
7.87 mi
+1,657 ft
-1,637 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Lathuile (Haute-Savoie)
The walk starts from the Lo Velâjo campsite, but it is also possible to get there by bus or car, with parking available nearby. A very pleasant route that can keep you occupied for half a day or a full day (there are several places to picnic) with lovely views of Lake Annecy. Most of the route is through woodland, so you’ll be sheltered from the sun in hot weather.
Le Golet, Col de Bornette and Crêt du Char from Mont devant
7.34 mi
+1,854 ft
-1,854 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Bellecombe-en-Bauges (Savoie)
A hike that’s very well-known locally and as beautiful as ever! You set off from Mont-devant to reach Le Golet first, then follow theGRP® trail through the Bauges Massif with stunning views to reach the Col de Bornette. Finally, you’ll climb the Crêt du Char to admire the view over the Bauges, passing through Le Mollard, which offers a magnificent view of Lake Annecy.
This hike completes two circular loops around the Col de Bornette. Depending on your fitness level, you can shorten the route by doing just one circular loop or by focusing on the view from Le Mollard.
Snowshoeing via Golet de Doucy and Col de Bornette
4.78 mi
+1,309 ft
-1,309 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Bellecombe-en-Bauges (Savoie)
A pleasant snowshoe route, which often offers varied views in open terrain.
Le Roc de Four Magnin
6.39 mi
+2,277 ft
-2,290 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Bellecombe-en-Bauges (Savoie)
This is an extension of the snowshoe circuit described this winter.
The Roc de Four Magnin is not named on IGN maps, but the 1645m point is marked.
If necessary, here are its GPS coordinates: UTM E 0280 525; N 5069 500.
From Semnoz Station to Crêt de l'Aigle
5.11 mi
+761 ft
-787 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Viuz-la-Chiésaz (Haute-Savoie)
This is an easy hike, suitable for families, offering beautiful views of the valley and surrounding mountain ranges.Note: this hike can also be done on touring skis or snowshoes: if using snowshoes, most of the route can be done on groomed trails.
Char Trail for Snowshoeing and Circular Trail.
4.29 mi
+1,486 ft
-1,490 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Bellecombe-en-Bauges (Savoie)
This is a lovely route with beautiful views, which can be enjoyed in both summer and winter.
It can be done in either direction.
This is a very popular area.
Crête du Semnoz
5.62 mi
+1,158 ft
-1,158 ft
3 hrs
Easy
Departure from Viuz-la-Chiésaz (Haute-Savoie)
This outing was completed on Nordic touring skis.
Le Crêt du Char via the Col de Bornette
4.14 mi
+1,230 ft
-1,230 ft
5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Bellecombe-en-Bauges (Savoie)
This is a snowshoe hike on safe and easily accessible slopes; only the last slope is steeper and more difficult if there is no trail. The view along the ridge is extensive, over Les Bauges, Les Bornes and Belledonne in the distance.
Tour of Montagne du Charbon, via Banc Plat and Dent des Portes
11.16 mi
+4,465 ft
-4,465 ft
9h 00
Very difficult
Departure from Bellecombe-en-Bauges (Savoie)
A beautiful, long circular loop around Montagne du Charbon. Starting from Petit Reposoir (Bellecombe-en-Bauges), climb to Col de Bornette then take the path carved into the cliff. At the Refuge de la Combe, climb to the Pointe de Banc-Plat for your first 360° viewpoint, descend to the Chalets du Rosay and Planay, then climb up the opposite side to the Charbonnet. Follow the ridge to climb the Dent des Portes, your second 360° viewpoint, before returning via the classic route through the Golet de Doucy.
Roc du Four Magnin
5.48 mi
+2,234 ft
-2,231 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Bellecombe-en-Bauges (Savoie)
This summit (1,645 m) is little known in Les Bauges. The route is partly aerial and off-trail, requiring you to tackle a few rocks without too much difficulty. The summit offers views of Les Bauges, La Tournette, Lake Annecy, Mont Blanc and more.
Taillefer ridge (Crete du Taillefer) from Camping La ravoire and Camping Les fontaines
Tourism professional
7.86 mi
+1,936 ft
-1,906 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Doussard (Haute-Savoie)
The famous Taillefer ridge hike is a great hike to do directly from camping la ravoiure and les fontaines. Mostly woodland hiking (therefore nicely shaded in many parts, with superb views of the lake and mountains. Steep ascent to the L'oratoire but no particular technical difficulties. Some passages can be slippery in wet weather. Walking poles are good to bring! This hike is approx 3-5 hours long.
Combe refuge - Le Reposoir
6.84 mi
+2,021 ft
-3,307 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Chevaline (Haute-Savoie)
Second day of the hike: Around Charbon Mountain with a stop at Dent des Portes.
Taillefer Ridge
4.47 mi
+1,224 ft
-1,224 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Duingt (Haute-Savoie)
An atypical route through bushes and over Annecy's lake.
A circular route around the Taillefer and Entrevernes ridges starting from Duingt
9.47 mi
+3,330 ft
-3,317 ft
7h 15
Difficult
Departure from Duingt (Haute-Savoie)
This double ridge walk across two folds of the Bauges range, which plunge into Lake Annecy, offers both the appeal of a varied ridge walk and exceptional views of the lake and the surrounding mountains. La Tournette, in particular, is visible all day long.
