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Lac Jovet walks
The Jovet lakes
Tourist office
9.43 mi
+3,310 ft
-3,310 ft
7h 15
Moderate
Departure from Les Contamines-Montjoie (Haute-Savoie)
On the border between the Mont Blanc, Beaufortain and Tarentaise massifs, this hike will take you through alpine pastures to discover the Lacs Jovets at an altitude of over 2,100 metres.
Lacs Jovet out and return
Visorando Member
11.20 mi
+3,340 ft
-3,343 ft
8h 05
Moderate
Departure from Les Contamines-Montjoie (Haute-Savoie)
From Les Contamines-Montjoie; an out and return walk to the Lacs Jovet, joining and following the Tour du Mont Blanc trail for most of the way. There are more challenging alternatives to this walk to make it longer, more circular or technically harder; these are described in the useful information section.
Walks near Lac Jovet
Refuge de La Balme - Bourg Saint Maurice
7.05 mi
+2,615 ft
-3,117 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Les Contamines-Montjoie (Haute-Savoie)
Itinéraire de la traversée des Alpes. Départ du Refuge de la Balme jusqu’aux Chapieux. Cette étape nous fait entrer dans un monde minéral (Col de la Croix du Bonhomme) et nous permet d'avoir un magnifique panorama sur la belle région du Beaufortain.
From the Refuge de la Balme Beaufortin to the Refuge de la Balme Tarentaise
15.97 mi
+6,158 ft
-5,151 ft
12h 40
Very difficult
Departure from Les Contamines-Montjoie (Haute-Savoie)
This seventh stage of the GTA crosses the Beaufortain massif to reach the Tarentaise Valley.From the Balme Chalet-Refuge in Beaufortin, the GR®5 trail follows the Bon Nant stream, reaches the Plan des Dames and climbs to the Col du Bonhomme, before arriving at the Col de la Croix du Bonhomme Refuge, where it leaves the GR®TMB. The GR®5 descends and follows the Crête des Gittes to reach the Col de la Sauce, from where it drops down to the Refuge du Plan de la Lai. Following a track, it reaches the Plan Mya lodge, then enters a small valley and, hugging the hillside, climbs towards the hamlet known as La Petite Berge, passes a small pass at La Grande Berge before descending again above the hamlet of Tréicol. The path winds its way into the Vallon du Ruisseau de Treicol, reaches the ruins of Presset and climbs up to the Col du Bresson, overlooked by the Pierra Menta. From the pass, it descends to the Refuge de la Balme Tarentaise, the end point of this stage.
Refuge Nant Borrant - Refuge des Mottets
9.72 mi
+4,452 ft
-3,018 ft
8h 20
Difficult
Departure from Les Contamines-Montjoie (Haute-Savoie)
Stage2 of the Tour du Mont Blanc: from the Nant Borrant mountain hut (Contamines-Montjoie) to the Mottets mountain hut (Bourg-Saint-Maurice) via the Col des Fours route.
Croix du Bonhomme refuge - Plan de la Lai refuge
3.92 mi
+351 ft
-2,415 ft
2h 05
Moderate
Departure from Bourg-Saint-Maurice (Savoie)
From the Croix du Bonhomme to Plan de la Lai for a short stage.
stage 3 of the TMB
9.17 mi
+3,317 ft
-4,147 ft
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from Bourg-Saint-Maurice (Savoie)
stage 3 of the TMB: from the Refuge de la Croix du Bonhomme to the Elisabetta Refuge via the Col des Fours variant.
Chalet de Roselette - Refuge de la Croix du Bonhomme
6.16 mi
+3,261 ft
-1,358 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Les Contamines-Montjoie (Haute-Savoie)
From Roselette to the Croix du Bonhomme via a short section of the Tour du Mont Blanc variant.
Col and Tête Nord des Fours
7.77 mi
+3,166 ft
-3,960 ft
6h 20
Difficult
Departure from Bourg-Saint-Maurice (Savoie)
Using the shuttle bus in summer allows you to enjoy a lovely hike whilst shortening the route between Les Chapieux and La Ville des Glaciers.
The walk follows the Tour du Mont Blanc and one of its variants.
Col de la Fenetre
7.73 mi
+1,296 ft
-3,596 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Les Contamines-Montjoie (Haute-Savoie)
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 ⚠️
Mont Joly from the Signal gondola lift
9.37 mi
+2,562 ft
-3,875 ft
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from Les Contamines-Montjoie (Haute-Savoie)
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.
