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Le Reposoir walks
Grand Bargy and Petit Bargy from Saint Bruno
Visorando Member
7.86 mi
+4,016 ft
-3,996 ft
7h 05
Very difficult
Departure from Le Reposoir (Haute-Savoie)
I suggest you climb the peaks of Grand Bargy and Petit Bargy in succession in a wild environment with some beautiful panoramic views. Please note that the route includes a few off-trail sections in a chaotic environment with fairly extensive sharp limestone pavement.You will cross a ZSM (Zone of Major Sensitivity) for the protection of the bearded vulture: please read the practical information.
Crossing the Petit Bargy
5.51 mi
+2,822 ft
-2,822 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Le Reposoir (Haute-Savoie)
This is one of the most beautiful hikes in the Arve Valley, offering a wide variety of flora, fauna and geology.
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).
Pointe du Château
6.92 mi
+2,710 ft
-2,707 ft
6 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Nancy-sur-Cluses (Haute-Savoie)
This is a steady climb through the forest and then across mountain pastures to reach a beautiful ridge in the northern Aravis, offering sweeping views. Several peaks along the ridge can be visited on snowshoes or ski touring.
Pointe des Arbennes via the Méry chalets
9.67 mi
+3,825 ft
-3,796 ft
7h 45
Difficult
Departure from Nancy-sur-Cluses (Haute-Savoie)
A lovely hike to reach the Pointe des Arbennes. The magnificent 360° panorama is a wonderful reward: the Fiz, Mont Blanc, the Aravis and the Bargy. A route with no technical sections, but one whose length and elevation gain justify its ‘Difficult’ rating. Watch out for snow near the summits at the start of the season.
From Romme to Les Chalets de Vormy
8.81 mi
+2,559 ft
-2,536 ft
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from Nancy-sur-Cluses (Haute-Savoie)
A very beautiful walk in the hills above Cluses. You climb, then descend, at a steady pace along a good forest track. You don’t really notice the elevation gain.
Pointe de Chombas
5.54 mi
+2,792 ft
-2,795 ft
5h 00
Difficult
Departure from Le Grand-Bornand (Haute-Savoie)
A neighbouring summit to the Pointe Percée but much less well-trodden, with a very rocky traverse across the sharp limestone pavement, presenting no major difficulty (a short section requiring the use of your hands, just for fun!), for those seeking a bit of peace and quiet, whilst still enjoying a 360° view.
Please take careful note of the route description (4) and the ‘Practical Information’ section.
Pointe de Bella Cha
Tourism professional
5.38 mi
+3,081 ft
-3,081 ft
5h 10
Very difficult
Departure from Le Grand-Bornand (Haute-Savoie)
Although overshadowed by the Pointe Percée, the Pointe de Bella Cha is nonetheless an interesting peak with magnificent views, far removed from the crowds at its bigger sister peak. An easy access path, followed by steep grassy slopes, leads to the base of a huge sharp limestone pavement – which is great fun in places – and which takes you up to the final slopes.Please read the route description carefully before setting out on this mountain hike.
Pointe Percée via the usual route
5.74 mi
+3,602 ft
-3,579 ft
5 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Le Grand-Bornand (Haute-Savoie)
Hike to the summit of the Aravis range. This popular summit, situated on the GRP® Massif de Tournette-Aravis, offers a magnificent 360° panorama of all the surrounding mountain ranges and peaks.
Although it does not require mountaineering equipment, the hike is rated TD as it requires a good sense of direction and features generally steep slopes, exposed sections, scree crossings and numerous sections where you need to use your hands.
Pointe Percée via the Cheminées de Sallanches
5.67 mi
+3,563 ft
-3,563 ft
7 hrs
Extremely difficult
Departure from Le Grand-Bornand (Haute-Savoie)
The highest point in the Aravis range, Pointe Percée is a very popular summit. The route via the Cheminées de Sallanches proposed here is more technical and less frequented than others. The route and the view are magnificent!
Pointe des Carmélites
5.76 mi
+2,648 ft
-2,648 ft
4h 55
Very difficult
Departure from Le Grand-Bornand (Haute-Savoie)
If you enjoy the karstic atmosphere of sharp limestone pavement, don't hesitate to undertake this fairly short hike, which offers beautiful scenery throughout. The first half follows paths, but the second half is off-trail. Choose your route carefully and don't be afraid of rocks. As a result, it takes longer than the elevation gain would suggest (3 hours of climbing).
This route is strongly discouraged in poor visibility, especially for the off-trail section.
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.
Tour of Mont Charvet with bivouac at Gouille des Fours
13.92 mi
+6,493 ft
-6,463 ft
2 days
Difficult
Departure from Le Grand-Bornand (Haute-Savoie)
Two-day tour in the Aravis mountain range. Departure from the Col des Annes, passing by the Refuge de la Pointe Percée, then the Col des Verts. Bivouac at the Gouille des Fours, where ibex have made their home, with a magnificent view of Mont Blanc. Second day towards Lac de Tardevant via the Grande Forclaz and Ambrevetta, returning via alpine pastures to the Pointe des Annes.
Col des Annes to the Refuge Gramusset and back via Col de Borne Ronde
5.53 mi
+2,028 ft
-2,028 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Le Grand-Bornand (Haute-Savoie)
A circular walk to the Gramusset Refuge through great limestone scenery.
Gramusset refuge
4.03 mi
+1,640 ft
-1,640 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Le Grand-Bornand (Haute-Savoie)
An easy ridge leads to the Refuge Gramusset, offering magnificent views of the valleys on the Grand Bornand and Reposoir sides, as well as the Aravis mountain range and Pointe Percée with its sharp limestone pavement.
Circular at Pointe Chombas
7.80 mi
+3,281 ft
-3,307 ft
6h 25
Very difficult
Departure from Le Grand-Bornand (Haute-Savoie)
The Aravis valleys are among the classic hiking destinations in Haute-Savoie. Pointe Chombas is a little less well known. Here is a circular route through pastures, forests and rocky areas. Some sections can be dizzying, others involve a bit of climbing but are not difficult. The reward is a little-visited summit offering panoramic views of the Alps, the Jura and, of course, the Mont Blanc range in the foreground.
(!) Please note: some parts of the route are challenging.
Lac Bénit circular
4.11 mi
+1,496 ft
-1,486 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Mont-Saxonnex (Haute-Savoie)
Family outing, suitable for children.Beautiful view of Bargy and the Arve Valley.
Lac de Peyre
3.22 mi
+1,588 ft
-1,575 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Le Reposoir (Haute-Savoie)
A short uphill walk from the Col de la Colombiere to the lake and back. Nice scenery but can be popular.
From the Col de la Colombière to the Pointe d’Almet via a series of ridges
7.46 mi
+2,917 ft
-2,900 ft
4 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Le Reposoir (Haute-Savoie)
I’d like to suggest a lovely, almost circular route, the aim of which is to reach the Pointe d’Almet from the Col de la Colombière, mainly along ridges via ‘unofficial’ paths. All along the way, there are some very pretty views to enjoy.
Please note: there are two tricky, steep sections which require caution (see the description below).
This hike is not recommended for those who are not sure-footed or who suffer from vertigo.
Pointe du Midi circular via the Montarquis Cave and Lake Peyre
5.85 mi
+3,251 ft
-3,248 ft
5 hrs
Extremely difficult
Departure from Le Reposoir (Haute-Savoie)
Starting from the Col de la Colombière, I suggest a virtually circular route up to the Pointe du Midi: this is a lovely walk that takes you past the Grotte de Montarquis and the Lac de Peyre in particular.Caution: as the terrain is quite rocky, you should exercise caution in the vicinity of the Pointe du Midi, particularly in the Cu Déri couloir, just before the point (6), which is quite exposed to rockfalls. The use of a GPS is recommended (see below).
Please note: following a rockfall in mid-October 2025, the path leading to the summit of the Pointe du Midi has been partially washed away (see below)
The Pointe de l'Almet
7.13 mi
+2,923 ft
-2,917 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Le Reposoir (Haute-Savoie)
Circular from Col de la Colombière above Le Grand Bornand. Steep slopes but what a reward when you reach the top. Avoid on rainy days or even after rain: steep and slippery.
Arrive early enough to park near the pass.
The Pointe de Balafrasse
3.65 mi
+2,175 ft
-2,178 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Le Reposoir (Haute-Savoie)
Starting from the Col de la Colombière, the Pointe de Balafrasse is a hike that passes by Lac de Peyre. Panoramic view of the Aravis mountain range and the Mont Blanc massif if the clouds are not too thick. No technical difficulties except perhaps for those who are afraid of heights after the Col de Balafrasse between (3) and .
Pointe de Deux Heures
5.09 mi
+1,719 ft
-1,713 ft
3h 50
Difficult
Departure from Le Reposoir (Haute-Savoie)
A lovely circular hike starting from the Col de la Colombière, mainly on grassy terrain (the name of this peak refers to the time it takes to climb it). This hike offers superb views of the Bornes and Aravis mountain ranges.
There may be flocks of sheep and patous (Swiss mountain dogs) present.
La Pointe Blanche via the Passage Pellier
3.34 mi
+2,677 ft
-2,700 ft
4 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Le Reposoir (Haute-Savoie)
A very beautiful hike starting from Col de la Colombière. Aerial passages, mineral scenery and breathtaking views are just some of the highlights of the route.
Pointe de Deux Heures, Tete d'Auferrand and Pointe de la Botte
5.45 mi
+1,680 ft
-1,634 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Le Reposoir (Haute-Savoie)
A lovely walk through great scenery which changes at different points of the walks. Good views and very quiet.
Note this is not marked with the usual yellow signposts so you will need to refer to your IGN map. There are some hand-painted signs and arrows to help guide you. This walk also passes through the upland pasture with grazing sheep and the livestock is protected by dogs. Make sure you have read the information and know-how to pass flocks in a safe manner. A photo re info is attached,
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