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Verthemex - Le Sentier de la Vierge.
Visorando Member
2.77 mi
+961 ft
-965 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Verthemex (Savoie)
A short hike in the Savoyard hinterland on ancient paths, once essential to economic life, now developed for the enjoyment of hikers.
Mont du Chat ridge: from the TV relay station to the Croix du Signal
6.73 mi
+751 ft
-745 ft
2.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Meyrieux-Trouet (Savoie)
The Crête de la Montagne du Chat route follows paths and tracks with little change in elevation, offering exceptional views at both ends.
Croix du Signal
5.30 mi
+1,430 ft
-1,430 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Verthemex (Savoie)
The Croix du Signal is a point on the Mont du Chat ridge that is easily accessible in all seasons and offers, in fine weather, a sweeping view. In winter, the easiest ascent is on the western slope, from the former Verthemex snow stadium.
The Dent du Chat from the Relais des Aigles
2.61 mi
+837 ft
-807 ft
1h 55
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Paul (Savoie) (Savoie)
Ascent to the Dent du Chat from the Relais des Aigles. Splendid views, with 90 per cent of the walk taking place in the shade amongst the trees. Along the way, you’ll come across giant anthills shaped like large piles of fir needles, magnificent vegetation and plenty of butterflies and bumblebees. On arrival, there’s a superb view of Lake Bourget, with – in season – numerous paragliders flying overhead.
Château Richard and Croix du Signal on the Verthemex side
4.73 mi
+1,207 ft
-1,207 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Marcieux (Savoie)
A hike for everyone, entirely through woodland, with two superb viewpoints to discover the Chambéry basin, the foothills of the Bauges massif, the northern Chartreuse (Mont Granier) and, the icing on the cake, His Majesty Mont Blanc.
There is a slight difficulty in the form of three steel ladders, which can be bypassed via another path so you don’t miss a thing.
La Croix du Signal and the Échelles de Château Richard on the Verthemex side
4.55 mi
+1,211 ft
-1,204 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Marcieux (Savoie)
A circular forest loop, which can be completed in half a day and is accessible for most of the year, passing by the Croix du Signal viewpoint overlooking the Cluse de Chambéry and the Échelles de Chateau-Richard with its views of Lake Aiguebelette.
On the heights of Bourget-du-Lac
3.92 mi
+755 ft
-781 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Le Bourget-du-Lac (Savoie)
Enjoy the undergrowth and streams as you walk along the stony paths and through the forest. Pass through the hamlets of Grimaillon and Les Cachouds to La Roche Saint-Alban. Return via Château de la Serraz, Les Grangeons and La Matassine.
Mont Tournier circular loop
10.93 mi
+1,532 ft
-1,529 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Loisieux (Savoie)
A hike through the heart of the Savoyard foothills in the Mont Tournier massif. Discover sites steeped in history and remarkable views from the many viewing points, with their steep cliffs overlooking the Rhône plain.
Bois de Glaize: Saint-Martin Chapel, Recorba and Mont Tournier
5.12 mi
+988 ft
-984 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Loisieux (Savoie)
This circular route takes place mainly in the forest and can be completed in any season in half a day, allowing you to visit the characteristic sites and viewpoints of this area crossed by pilgrims on the Way of St James.
The Croix de Chevru as seen from Les Malods
7.51 mi
+1,188 ft
-1,207 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Traize (Savoie)
Set off to discover the sights on this walk, which takes place mainly through woodland on the hills above Yenne. It follows part of the GR®65 route, offering panoramic views of the meandering Rhône, the villages in the plain and the mountains overlooking them, as well as Pierre Châtel’s fortress. Despite a few minor roads, it is a very pleasant walk.
The Dent du Chat circular route from the Hôtel de la Source
7.29 mi
+3,159 ft
-3,150 ft
6h 05
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Jean-de-Chevelu (Savoie)
A fairly challenging walk on the first section with an average gradient of around 20%. Some quite vertiginous sections, but well secured with cables and ladders.On the descent, part of the path is poorly marked or unmarked; it is best to have some basic orienteering skills. At the top, superb views of Mont Blanc, Belledone, the Chartreuse, the Bauges, etc.
Maisons Fortes viewpoint: a circular walk from Le Chevelu
7.65 mi
+1,719 ft
-1,699 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-de-Chevelu (Savoie)
From Saint-Jean-de-Chevelu, a circular route to the Maison Forte viewpoint above Vernatel offers a superb view towards the Chevelu Lakes. It is possible to climb to the Dent du Chat via the Col de la Vacherie.
Discovery trail around the Chevelu Lakes
4.61 mi
+463 ft
-456 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Jean-de-Chevelu (Savoie)
This walk in the Savoyard foothills runs alongside the vineyards of this region.
Vineyards are synonymous with well-exposed plots.
The Chevelu Lakes
3.08 mi
+207 ft
-203 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Jean-de-Chevelu (Savoie)
In the Savoyard foothills, in the Chambéry Pre-Alps, a walk of less than two hours around the magnificent Chevelu Lakes.
Circular walk of Chenevières, via the Roche des Millières
2.55 mi
+705 ft
-715 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Marie-d'Alvey (Savoie)
Les Chenevières is a wooded rocky ridge connecting Banchet to Mont Tournier, between the Cols de la Crusille and Cols de la Lattaz. This short circular route, which can be completed in half a day with the family, passes by the Pierre des Millières viewpoint and numerous daffodil sites in spring.