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Mont Charvet walks
Mont Charvet from Le Grand-Bornand
A partially circular and varied hike, one of the most beautiful we have done in the Aravis! From the summit, you can enjoy a sumptuous panorama (only the Pointe Percée still dares to taunt the climber). On the way back to Le Grand-Bornand, you can gaze at the haughty silhouette, now more familiar, of the summit you have just climbed.
Mont Charvet from Les Confins
A superb hike with a beautiful panoramic view of the whole Aravis range and the Mont Blanc valley from the summit.
Please note: the final part of the ascent is difficult (bordering on rock climbing).
I recommend wearing a helmet due to the risk of falling rocks, especially if the route is busy and/or because of the ibex, which can dislodge rocks. A lanyard will be useful if you do not feel comfortable on the rock face.
Please take these recommendations seriously.
Walks near Mont Charvet
Gouille des Fours - Col des Annes via Lac de Tardevant
From Gouille des Fours, head towards Lac de Tardevant via the Grande Forclaz and Ambrevetta passes, then return via alpine pastures and forests to La Pointe and Col des Annes.
Col des Annes
A breathtaking view of the Aravis, with a variety of vantage points.
Col des Annes - Gouille des Fours via the Col des Verts
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.
From Le Reposoir to the Refuge du Doran via the Pointe d’Areu
Set off from Le Reposoir and spend the night at the Refuge du Doran, passing via the Pointe d’Areu (des Arbennes).
Aiguille des Calvaires and Combe de Borderan
A great pointy summit with a cross on top and good views followed by a descent of Borderan Combe. This could easily be done in reverse and/or without the use of the cable cars.
The Col de la Forclaz from Entremont to Le Petit Bornand
In the commune of Glières-Val-de-Borne, in the Bargy massif, Lac de Lessy is a true gem at the foot of the Pic de Jalouvre. The walk takes you through forests and mountain pastures. It features a short rocky section. The start from La Joux and the return via Montagne de Paradis and Cocogne are what make this walk unique. You pass the two-hundred-year-old hamlet of Les Chalets de Mayse. The Chalet de Lessy is nestled on the lakeside after the Col de la Forclaz.
Assy Plateau - Platé Refuge
First day of the hike.
A good, varied climb that will take you to the Désert de Platé, a rather exceptional protected site.
From Chaucisse to the Col des Aravis via the Chalet du Curé
Starting from the hamlet of Chaucisse, this walk, with Mont Blanc as a backdrop, takes you into a magnificent landscape at the foot of the Étalle, then past the well-known Chalet du Curé, before descending gently towards the Col des Aravis.
Flaine to Les Carroz: A Scenic Linear Walk
This is a very scenic linear walk from Flaine back down to Les Carroz. Lots of interest, from brutalist architecture to a water-worn torrent and the limestone cliffs encircling the Lac de Flaine, followed by forest paths and open meadows with grazing sheep. There are also opportunities to shade from the sun on hot days. The walk is well signposted and these are referenced in the description.
Platé Refuge – Assy Plateau
Day two of the hike.
As you leave the Platé Refuge, you’re almost certain to meet very, very few people on the way to the Varan Refuge. You’ll feel as though you’re the first to discover the path. The long descent between the Col de Barmerousse and the Varan Refuge will remain etched in your memory.