Le Châtelard walks

A hike in three circular loops and a few return trips, following in the footsteps of the master geologists who fought against the mudslides that swept through Le Châtelard in the past. There are also some beautiful views.

Superb crossing of the north to south ridge of the Rocher de la Bade (Bauges Massif).

This is a little-used hike that takes you to the fragile Croix du Plane, anchored on its isolated rock. From the surrounding mountain pastures, you can admire the panorama of some of the legendary peaks of Les Bauges. While the route along the track and the shortcuts that allow you to cut across the switchbacks are fairly obvious, in the mountain pastures you will need to have a good sense of direction and not hesitate to use your compass.

Hike in all seasons, with a mix of wild trails, forest roads and village crossings.

A medium-altitude mountain in the heart of Les Bauges, offering a beautiful ridge walk and, in good weather, views of the main peaks of the massif.

An easy hike in the heart of Les Bauges, but you will need to take your hands out of your pockets for certain sections along the ridge. Panoramic views of the surrounding peaks: Trélod, Dent de Pleuven, Dent des Portes, Mont Colombier.

360° view of the Bauges Massif from the summit of Trélod.Arrange for a car at the finish point.

Hike to reach one of the 14 "2000" peaks in the Bauges massif, where you can enjoy a superb 360° panorama.

This hike involves climbing Mont Julioz from its eastern slope. The first two parts of the route, along a track and then a winding path, are not difficult. The last part, on a rocky, shaded ridge, requires attention and a good sense of direction. You can go all the way to the summit or stop at a nearby secondary summit: from both places, the view of the surrounding valleys and peaks is superb.

A lovely little snowshoe hike to the Chalets de la Fullie from Ecole en Bauges. All the more beautiful when there is plenty of snow. The route is well marked with no difficulty in finding your way.

A loop with a variety of landscapes to discover the lakes of Lescheraines, the banks of the Chéran and the beautiful Pissieux waterfall. The route then climbs higher for beautiful views of the surrounding peaks.

Discover a pass in Les Bauges whose distinctive feature is that it separates the Arcalod range from the Trélod range, two of the main peaks in Les Bauges. This route is identical for a walking hike.

This easy walk has already been described by Bernardino, so the following is only a variation. There are no specific markings for snowshoes; the summer markings are sufficient.

A short, easy hike to discover the Allant mountain pasture.

A beautiful 360° summit in the Bauges mountains.

An easy walk in the Bauges to discover the mountain pastures. Beautiful views of the region's peaks. Tarines and Abondances await you.

This is a very accessible hike that takes you to the Chapel of Notre-Dame de Bellevaux, passing by the old forest house.

A short round trip walk to discover two very pretty sites, along paths through the woods.

From the spectacular canyon at the Pont du Diable, this hike takes you to the sawmills, one of which has been restored by local heritage enthusiasts. The return route takes you through the pretty village of Bellecombe-en-Bauges

A lovely getaway in the Bauges mountains, with a round trip to the Pointe de Banc Plat (one of the two main peaks of the Montagne du Charbon). Although not very high, the Pointe de Banc Plat offers a remarkable panoramic view (the Montagne du Charbon is the northern part of the Trelod chain). The forest trail at the foot of the Montagne du Charbon is splendid.

This hike can be done either: - as a day trip, - or as part of a longer hike (first stage of the circular route: Around Charbon Mountain). It was during this tour that it was completed.

This circular route includes an overnight stay at the Combe refuge, where children will enjoy the end of the day at the farm-refuge (herding the flock with dogs, milking, etc.) and parents will enjoy tartiflette made with sheep's cheese. The next day's stage, which is longer than the previous day's, can only be completed with children who are not only motivated but who have already hiked in the mountains (I have personally hiked with children aged 7, 9 and 11).

When the peaks are shrouded in cloud or snow, this is an unpretentious hike through the Arith countryside. At the start of the hike, the Prérouge Cave and the resurgence near the mill are beautiful points of interest. You will also see beautiful houses and old barns.