Le Revard from Mouxy

Date of your route : Aug 18, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Topo accurate... but the starting point is poorly indicated.

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Date of your route : Jun 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hike completed in the original direction. Pleasant despite the elevation gain, with plenty of shade, which is important when it's hot, as it was. The second tunnel is closed for safety reasons and a detour is signposted. The information panels on the rack railway are interesting. The arrival at Mont Revard was a little disappointing. Due to smoke from forest fires in Canada, visibility was severely reduced. We could just about see Lake Bourget, let alone the surrounding mountains. The descent was uninteresting. As I was only passing through, I won't have the opportunity to reschedule this hike. It's a shame because the view would undoubtedly have been worth it.

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Date of your route : Sep 26, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The route was travelled in reverse, starting from Aix. A few comments:
- The Pertuiset Pass is marked by a bench
- The numbers of the points in the description are offset by 1 from the map
- There is private land for sled dogs between points 12 and 13, which means you have to turn off just after the small chasm at a junction marked by updated signs (with tape)
- There is little shade at the summit of Le Revard, but facilities have been installed in the surrounding area by the Mont Revard Perle des Alpes association
- 360° panorama with detailed glass panels designed by an architecture firm
- The stony path of the Chemin de la Crémaillère is decorated with fun signs
- A good estimate of 3 hours and 40 minutes from the summit to descend to Aix, but no more signs at the bottom: we are still in mountain country!

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Date of your route : Jul 18, 2023
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Clearly, this route should be taken in the opposite direction to the default one.
The climb to the Col du Revard is a little strenuous but manageable without difficulty and very pleasant. Shady.
The descent via the rack railway path is a little difficult as you have to walk on small stones. The only point of interest is discovering the history of the train.

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Date of your route : Dec 18, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The route starts in Aix, which adds a few kilometres.
Starting in the east, which is more interesting: the winding climbs are quite challenging, but nothing too difficult. No views due to the trees, but you can enjoy the peace and quiet of nature (I didn't see anyone else).

Once at Pertuiset, there was snow as far as the eye could see, almost requiring snowshoes. The weather was clear, so there was a sublime view from Le Revard, with sled dogs on the road – in short, everything you could wish for. There were still quite a few people at the summit, as is often the case

The descent via the rack railway is pleasant, gradually leaving the snow and cold behind, and once again completely alone. An easy descent, perfect for daydreaming, with sublime evening light as we arrive in Aix...

Thanks for the guide!

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Date of your route : Feb 11, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Circuit completed in reverse direction.
The climb up to the pass is superb with a little snow.
The plateau is magnificent under the snow and offers superb views.
The restaurant at the summit was delicious.
The descent via the rack railway route is indeed monotonous but very fast and can be done at a run. Be careful of ice in winter.

We strongly recommend this circuit in the opposite direction. This will save you from starting on the road, and the rack railway climb is not particularly interesting.

Thank you for the route

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Date of your route : Dec 11, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely 17-18 km walk, part of which is through a shady forest (the path is passable even in winter). Beautiful views at Pertuiset and Revard

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Date of your route : Jul 11, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

circuit in the shade in the morning, a few sections where you need to be careful, especially if the ground is wet

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Date of your route : Jun 21, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

hello,

nice hike, but some information is missing, notably the fact that there is a first small tunnel about 20 metres in.

the route lacks markings or signs in some places
however, please note that the 115-metre tunnel at Pré Farnier is closed, but a well-marked detour route is in place

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Date of your route : Jun 01, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

we chose to do it backwards because we didn't want to go back down the steep slope at the end of the walk
we made the right decision, but you just need to follow the signs (there are plenty of them!) for the pass, the waterfall and the descent via the rack railway path (a bit rocky and long, but quite shady)
we don't regret our day, 6 hours with a 40-minute picnic at Le Revard
the climb to the pass is steady and the path is very pleasant. The end is perhaps a little steeper but still steady, with very few difficult sections. The ridge to Le Revard is easy and the view of the lake is very nice
not a very popular route for a Monday bank holiday, except at the summit where there is a road!

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Date of your route : Apr 29, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Hello, we did a short version, leaving at 1 p.m. from Mouxy at the Col du Pertuiset. A very beautiful walk with magnificent views. Quite steep. 700 m elevation gain.

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Date of your route : Oct 20, 2018
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A magnificent hike! I did it in autumn, climbing La Crémaillère in the clouds and passing above them just before reaching the Revard viewpoint... A magical moment! Thank you!

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Date of your route : Aug 13, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

a beautiful hike.
the climb up the rack railway is a bit monotonous, but this is more than compensated for by the views from the top of Le Revard.

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Date of your route : Aug 20, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

very beautiful hike. Very beautiful views. Be careful at the Pertuiset Pass viewpoint; you must descend immediately after the bench on the left. The return path is on the left; there are no markings at this point.

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Date of your route : May 15, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A pleasant circuit offering magnificent views of Aix-le-Bains and the valley from Le Revard. Please note: due to construction work near the former cable car station at Le Revard, it is easy to lose sight of the trail markers and the path itself. Please also note that it is now strictly forbidden to cross the tunnel, as it is considered too dangerous. There is a path that goes around it.

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