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Les Villards-sur-Thônes walks
Pont des Sarrasins and Barmafi Cave via Les Fours
Visorando Member 
5.10 mi
+2,336 ft
-2,329 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Thônes (Haute-Savoie)
The Pont des Sarrasins is a natural arch that is worth a detour, and the Barmafi Cave is a curiosity worth seeing with its two natural windows.
Mont Lachat and Croix de l'Enclume loop from Mont Jean
Visorando Member 
7.28 mi
+3,661 ft
-3,658 ft
6h 30
Extremely difficult
Departure from Thônes (Haute-Savoie)
I suggest a lovely walk in the south-western part of Mont Lachat, taking in a variety of landscapes and some interesting viewpoints in uncrowded areas. Please note that this is a challenging walk with difficult sections off the beaten track and exposed terrain where a misstep could be dangerous (see the practical information section).
A circular at Le Suet
Visorando Member 
4.28 mi
+2,703 ft
-2,703 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-de-Sixt (Haute-Savoie)
This is a pleasant, easy circular, except for a few steep slopes. It follows forest paths and alpine pastures, with some stony sections. The reward is at the top, where you can enjoy a 360° view: a perfect view of the Aravis and all the snow-capped mountains beyond.
Le Suet from Forgeassoud
Visorando Member 
4.40 mi
+2,717 ft
-2,703 ft
4h 25
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Jean-de-Sixt (Haute-Savoie)
A beautiful mountain hike with magnificent panoramic views of the Glières, Mont Lachat and the Aravis.
Col de la Buffaz, Col de l’Ovine and Glières plateau, circular route
Visorando Member 10.04 mi
+2,936 ft
-2,936 ft
7h 10
Moderate
Departure from Thônes (Haute-Savoie)
A beautiful but long hike with magnificent views of the Aravis range, the Glières plateau, Mont Lachat, La Tournette, and Mont Blanc in the background. The climb to the Col de l’Ovine is challenging as it is long and steep, but the view is well worth the effort. The rest of the hike is gentle, apart from a short climb on the path after La Rosière. This forest path has a few steep sections. Signposts are placed at all junctions.
The Glières Plateau from Le Sappey
Visorando Member 10.04 mi
+3,346 ft
-3,346 ft
7h 30
Difficult
Departure from Thônes (Haute-Savoie)
Whilst the Glières plateau is a historic landmark, it is also a magnificent place that is well worth exploring. You can do this by riding along the rocky ridge that encloses it to the south-east, approaching it from above. After completing the route, the return journey takes you past the Notre-Dame des Neiges Chapel, then round the southern end of the Sappey ridge, back to the village of the same name where the route begins.
The Croix de Colomban circular loop from Pré à l'Ours
Visorando Member 
3.58 mi
+1,224 ft
-1,220 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Manigod (Haute-Savoie)
Here is a lovely alternative for exploring the Croix de Colomban on snowshoes, starting from the Col de la Croix Fry, which is very often crowded at weekends. Although not very long, the elevation gain is quite significant and the slope is sometimes quite steep. Certain sections, particularly the crossing of the Nant Bruyant, can be tricky depending on snow conditions or the flow of the stream.
The Croix de Colomban circular walk starting from the Pré à l'Ours car park
Visorando Member 
5.51 mi
+1,660 ft
-1,640 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Manigod (Haute-Savoie)
From the Pré à l’Ours car park, you reach the Chalet du Petit Novard, before coming out at the Croix de Colomban. A stop is a must to admire the view. In no time at all you’ll reach the Chalet de Colomban, situated on the plateau, which offers unobstructed views of the surrounding mountains. You’ll then have a short climb to reach the highest point, taking the Frêtes ridge path. Return via the Maisons du Bois Nord, skirting the Plateau des Follières.
A circular route through the Bois du Mont starting from Thônes
Visorando Member 
4.33 mi
+1,339 ft
-1,332 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Thônes (Haute-Savoie)
A visit to the ‘King of the Mountain’ – a grove of spruce trees – and enjoy the view of Thônes from the highest point.
Route via Ugine, Hery, Flumet and the Col des Aravis from Thônes
Visorando Member 47.71 mi
+5,640 ft
-5,623 ft
5 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Thônes (Haute-Savoie)
This route passes through the Col du Marais, joins the cycle path that takes you to Ugine, where the climb to Hery and Flumet begins. Then, the Route des Gorges de l'Arrondine leads to La Giettaz, the start of the tough climb up the Col des Aravis. All that remains then is the descent, which passes successively through La Clusaz and Saint-Jean-de-Sixt before reaching Thônes.
From Thônes - 3-pass circuit - Marais - l'Épine - Bluffy
Visorando Member 36.28 mi
+2,726 ft
-2,740 ft
4 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Thônes (Haute-Savoie)
This circuit passes through the Col du Marais, the Col de l'Épine and, after a beautiful descent, crosses Marlens. At the roundabout, a cycle path joins and runs alongside Lake Annecy, then climbs up the Côte de Talloires to reach Menthon-Saint-Bernard. All that remains is to climb the Col de Bluffy to reach the Thônes side.
Thônes - circuit around Les Glières via the Col de Fleury
Visorando Member 44.88 mi
+4,108 ft
-4,117 ft
4 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Thônes (Haute-Savoie)
This cycle route climbs towards the Col de Saint-Jean-de-Sixt, then descends through the entire Vallée du Borne. Towards La Roche-sur-Foron, it then follows small roads before reaching the Col de Fleury. It descends to the village of Thorens-Glières, continues towards Aviernoz, and reaches the village of Naves-Parmelan. The route then turns towards Dingy Saint-Clair, La Balme de Thuy, and reaches the centre of Thônes via a cycle path.
The Roman bridge and the forest of Mont
Visorando Member 6.10 mi
+1,427 ft
-1,411 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Thônes (Haute-Savoie)
This hike will take you from the village of Thônes to the village of Les Clefs, following the Fier river and crossing the Roman bridge. The next stop is the Mont forest with its fallen king and new king. You can learn about the history of this king (the tree tadpoles of Thônes) by visiting the website. On your return to Thônes, you can stroll around this village located at the gateway to the Aravis.
From La Clusaz to Lac des Confins and back via Bossonnet
Visorando Member 6.63 mi
+1,778 ft
-1,824 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from La Clusaz (Haute-Savoie)
A beautiful circular route around La Clusaz that allows you to discover the nearby mountain pastures. The first part takes place in the forest: ideal in summer because it is shaded, and in autumn because it is exposed to the sun's rays. At the edge of the forest, the view of the valley is breathtaking, with beautiful panoramas of Les Aravis and the village of La Clusaz.
Tête du Danay
Visorando Member 
5.92 mi
+2,579 ft
-2,552 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from La Clusaz (Haute-Savoie)
This hike is interesting in both summer and winter. On snowshoes after a good snowfall, on a beautiful sunny day, the forest passages offer opportunities for beautiful photos.
The Belvédère du Christ Roi from the Chapelle du Parc
Visorando Member 
3.92 mi
+1,414 ft
-1,411 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from La Clusaz (Haute-Savoie)
A pleasant hike, with the Christ Roi viewpoint offering a beautiful panorama of the Aravis and La Clusaz, through the forest to the Mouilles meadow, then back around a rocky outcrop.
Croix de Colomban par la Pointe de Beauregard
Visorando Member 
10.56 mi
+2,717 ft
-2,713 ft
7h 15
Difficult
Departure from La Clusaz (Haute-Savoie)
Atteindre le Plateau de Beauregard par un itinéraire plus sauvage et moins fréquenté offrant des vues sur la Chaîne des Aravis et le Mont Lachat. De la Pointe de Beauregard à la Croix de Colomban, profitez de points de vue panoramiques.
Pointe de Beauregard and Croix de Colomban
Visorando Member 
6.92 mi
+1,365 ft
-1,358 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Manigod (Haute-Savoie)
This hike offers several different views of the mountains. The climb is gradual and takes you through alpine pastures. The descent is mainly through forest. There are some beautiful views, particularly of the Aravis mountain range, Mont Blanc and La Tournette.
Châlet de la Têtaz circular loop
Visorando Member 
5.41 mi
+2,274 ft
-2,244 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Thônes (Haute-Savoie)
A pleasant walk along the Nant du Sappey, followed by a fairly steep climb to the Refuge de la Têtaz with a beautiful view over the Thônes valley.Please note: user comment dated 14 May 2026 => Before (3), at the Croix du Chanty (2), do not follow the GPS track as there is a rockfall. You must follow the stream du Sapey path to the right. This path, which ends in a narrow and slippery section in wet weather, joins (3) before the ford.
Tête Noire, Tête Ronde and Tête de l'Arpettaz
Visorando Member 
7.06 mi
+2,139 ft
-2,136 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Thorens-Glières (Haute-Savoie)
Tête Noire, Tête Ronde and Tête de l'Arpettaz: three peaks overlooking the southern end of the Glières Plateau. The hike takes you through a fairly wild and unfrequented part of the peaks surrounding the famous historic plateau. Magnificent 360° view.
The Glières Plateau and the Notre-Dame des Neiges Chapel
Visorando Member 5.27 mi
+899 ft
-886 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Thorens-Glières (Haute-Savoie)
A beautiful, easy hike on the Glières Plateau, offering clear views of the mountain pastures and the Notre-Dame des Neiges Chapel. There are many chalets and mountain farms with herds of livestock in summer.
Col de l'Ovine
Visorando Member 
4.30 mi
+1,686 ft
-1,686 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Thorens-Glières (Haute-Savoie)
A very beautiful snowshoe hike starting from the Plateau des Glières.
Plaine de Dran circular loop
Visorando Member 
5.04 mi
+1,089 ft
-1,089 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Thorens-Glières (Haute-Savoie)
On the southern part of the Glières Plateau, this circular route offers beautiful views, including:
- Sous-Dine mountain and Roche Parnal to the north,
- Les Auges, Pointe de Puvat, L'Ovine and Pointe de la Québlette to the east,
- Dent du Cruet, Dents de Lanfon and the three Têtes des Glières to the south.
And, as always, the beauty and immensity of the snow-covered plateau.
Circular route from Col de Merdassier to Comburce
Visorando Member 4.73 mi
+1,736 ft
-1,752 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Manigod (Haute-Savoie)
A very lovely hike! The descent offers breathtaking views over the Charvin valley and Pointe Orsière, whilst the ascent is largely through woodland. The route follows part of the KV and 20 km trails.
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