Le Roc des Bœufs

The Roc des Bœufs ridge offers magnificent views of the Bauges peaks and the Annecy basin.

Technical sheet

n°1544773

Creation:
10 Oct 2018

Last update:
08 Jul 2023

Last review:
18 Nov 2024

Activity: Walking
Distance: 8.04 km
Average duration: 4h 25
Difficulty: Moderate
Back to start: Yes
Vertical gain: + 756 m
Vertical drop: - 756 m
Highest point: 1,769 m
Lowest point: 1,013 m

Country: France
Areas: Alps, Bauges
District: La Chapelle-Saint-Maurice (74410)
Start/End: N 45.76866° / E 6.150705°
IGN map(s): Ref. 3431OT, 3431OTR, 3432OT, 3432OTR
Hour-by-hour weather

Avalanche risk bulletins

Discover Visorando Premium

Downloads

Open in the mobile app

Download GPX GPX

Download PDF PDF

Photos

Description of the walk

This hike starts near the village of La Chapelle-Saint-Maurice. Follow the road signposted Les Chalets du Sollier. Park at Le Coniet, in the bend, where there is plenty of space, rather than going to the end of the road (Le Créterny) where farm machinery could be in the way.

(S/E) From Le Coniet, follow the track for 20 minutes to reach the reservoir at Le Créterny.

(1) After the reservoir, take the path that climbs to the left towards the Sollier chalets.

(2) Be sure to turn left across the meadows to climb up and reach a wood. Follow the posts marked GRP^®.

(3) At the crossroads, turn right (south). The path becomes more visible and, with several hairpin bends, leads to the Sollier chalets.

(4) Leave the^GRP® here and turn left. Immediately, near the drinking trough, take the path on the right leading to Roc des Bœufs. It is best to take the path on the right, which is not well signposted. A little further up, small cairns indicate that you are on the right path.

(5) The path is now marked in green. Climb the switchbacks and reach the Roc des Bœufs ridge. Just before reaching the ridge, the green markings indicate that you should turn right.

(6) At this point, there are two ways to reach the ridge:
- by following the green markings on the right, which lead to the summit.
- by turning left to reach the ridge at a spot where a metal plaque has been erected in memory of a hiker. At the plaque, follow the ridge (where you will find the green markings) to reach the summit.

(7) Return via the same route to the car park where you started (S/E).

Waypoints

S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,013 m - Le Cornet car park
1 : km 0.57 - alt. 1,062 m - Water reservoir
2 : km 0.86 - alt. 1,103 m - Towards the woods
3 : km 1.26 - alt. 1,196 m - Crossroads
4 : km 3.02 - alt. 1,441 m - Chalets du Sollier
5 : km 3.28 - alt. 1,502 m - Green markings from Roc des Boeufs
6 : km 3.97 - alt. 1,756 m - Access to the summit via the slab
7 : km 4.02 - alt. 1,769 m - Summit
S/E : km 8.04 - alt. 1,013 m - Le Cornet car park

Practical information

It is best to do this hike in dry weather, as the south-east slope is steep at the summit ridge.

It takes 1½ to 2 hours from the car park at the Sollier chalets, then 1 hour to reach the summit. Allow between 1½ and 2 hours for the return journey.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5

Based on 23 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5

Clarity of route map
4.5 / 5

Route interest
4.5 / 5

Gilcool 1

18 Nov 2024 at 13:13 3600 • Last modified: 18 Nov 2024 at 13:17 3600

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : Nov 12, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

A beautiful hike offering stunning views of the Bauges mountains, Mont Blanc and the end of the lake from the summit.
When you leave the forest, follow the edge of the forest to reach the path leading to the chalets, after a short wet section.

Automatically translated

Randobriot

23 Sep 2024 at 09:36 7200

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

It is possible, with a few steps of climbing, to reach the actual summit, which is clearly visible from the cross.

Automatically translated

aekpc

06 May 2024 at 09:40 7200

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : May 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

Fairly easy hike with a lovely view from the summit. However, there are far too many dogs not kept on a leash. There's bound to be an accident soon.

Automatically translated

FACHERIS76

15 Apr 2024 at 08:13 7200

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : Yes

A challenging day hike due to mud and ice on the final few metres. Suitable equipment is therefore required – crampons – or you will have to do it in summer.
We had to turn back before reaching the Roc

Automatically translated

Flomartin6

21 Feb 2024 at 14:01 3600

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of walk : Jan 27, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

A beautiful hike that is not very busy at this time of year.
We made the mistake of not bringing our snowshoes, which made the last part of the climb to the summit difficult (due to heavy snow).
The view is still very beautiful and well worth the effort!

Automatically translated

obus74

30 Oct 2023 at 11:45 3600

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Oct 10, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

Beautiful hike with superb views.

Automatically translated

~Justine~

25 Sep 2023 at 08:29 7200

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 30, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Clarity of route map : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

A lovely little hike, ending with a 360° view of the surrounding mountains and Lake Annecy.
Much of the route is through uninteresting forest, but the end is well worth the effort.
Those who are prone to vertigo should take care when they reach the top. But it's nothing insurmountable.
Be sure to stop at the chalet to buy cheese directly from the producer. It's excellent 😋

Automatically translated

Rugbyman74

08 Jul 2023 at 12:51 7200

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Jul 07, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

I agree, it's a superb hike.
The climb from Ferme du Solier is quite long and steep, but it's true that the reward is magnificent once you reach the summit.
Even though there are many shaded areas, I recommend not doing what the "monchus" do: start climbing before 8 a.m. in the intense heat.

Automatically translated

cpnolimit

26 Jun 2023 at 11:42 7200

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Jun 25, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

A magnificent hike, without any particular difficulties and offering magnificent views.
Halfway along the route, you can buy some excellent cheese at the Sollier farm.

Automatically translated

Guy48

09 Jan 2023 at 09:46 3600

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Jan 01, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A very beautiful hike. A wonderful reward upon reaching the summit with a 360° view of the mountains and Lake Annecy.

Automatically translated

quemerais

07 Nov 2022 at 08:39 3600

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Nov 06, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Superb hike despite unpredictable weather. The route is easy to follow thanks to the explanations.
Highly recommended.

Automatically translated

annievilliers

05 Jul 2022 at 20:30 7200

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of walk : Jul 04, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

for a GR trail, it is very poorly signposted in the first section.
The second part is perfect; magnificent views.
A bit steep though!
a Sunday in early July: very, very busy!

Automatically translated

Denis RAMELET

30 Aug 2021 at 20:23 7200

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 29, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

A challenging hike, be careful on certain sections at the summit, particularly on the ridge, for those who venture there. Superb scenery, not recommended with young children, especially towards the end. We saw them enjoying the hike. (And dogs, not kept on a leash.)

Automatically translated

Nina Dubreuil

23 Aug 2021 at 10:08 7200

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 18, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

This hike starts in the forest and ends on a somewhat technical stone path. We did it on a day when the weather wasn't very good, so we didn't get to enjoy the view, but I'd definitely go back! It's quite a steep climb in places, and some of the descents are technical.

Automatically translated

satou

07 Jul 2021 at 11:00 7200

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Jul 04, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

A short hike, about 2 hours and 15 minutes round trip, but with a nice view at the end.
I tried to reach the actual summit (the smooth rock along the ridge) but it seemed inaccessible unless you're a real climbing pro... I settled for the crevice next to the viewpoint.
In short, it's cute, not very difficult, and the view is nice.

Be careful when you reach the ridge, though, as space is limited when it's busy.

Automatically translated