Mont Trélod

Date of walk : Sep 07, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

It was impossible to follow the suggested route due to shepherds' barriers. It was a bit disappointing.
There weren't too many people as I did the hike during the week when school started.
Mont Trélod is impressive when you first arrive at its base, but the climb is gradual and easy. What a pleasure and what a view once you reach the summit.

Automatically translated

Date of walk : Sep 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

Hike completed by four people on a sunny day.
We completed it in about 4½ hours, without running... I think the average time to complete the hike is around that! None of us are professional trail runners or mountaineers
Nevertheless, it was magnificent, with exceptional views from start to finish, and I highly recommend it! Thank you for this route.
(There is a 1,100 m elevation gain to contend with, though.)

Automatically translated

Date of walk : Aug 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A varied climb with superb views from the start to the summit, which arrives sooner than expected. I always lose time on the climb because I stop to look around.
Don't forget to take a break at the Dents des Portes, which has its own charm and a very short steep section to negotiate before the summit.
The final stretch of the Trélod offers the bonus of one of the 14 2000-metre peaks of the Bauges on the scoreboard. Surprise question: list the 14 peaks over 2000 metres in the Bauges. You have two minutes.
The passage through the Charbonnet chalet - private property - is not very interesting except for the 60 metres of steep climb that will make your calves burn.
The descent via the Golet has the advantage of completing a loop so you can return with your pockets full of cheese (bring liquid to wash it down), but the return trip is long via the trail.
PS: a mountain trail is being laid out due south from the chalet, but where does it go?

Automatically translated

Date of walk : Jul 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

Beautiful hike, no difficulty. Spectacular 360° view from the summit, wildlife reserve. The Passage du Charbonnet is open again (point 2).

Automatically translated

Date of walk : Oct 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A lovely hike, although physical, but not insurmountable.
The 360° view is magnificent.
A must-do.

Automatically translated

Date of walk : Aug 10, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A very interesting route (in the shade in the morning is great) and a magnificent viewpoint at the summit.

Automatically translated

Date of walk : Jul 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

It's not a difficult walk, but the first part of the ascent is quite steep. Older people should take the longer but less steep route. The passage over the ridge is magnificent and not at all vertiginous. All you need are sticks and no other equipment apart from a rucksack and water, and the view from the summit is extraordinary. The walk takes less than 4 hours with stops and a break at the summit (more than 3 hours without stops). With a 7.30 am start I didn't see many people, but on the way back I did see more people. Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed in the reserve.

Automatically translated

Date of walk : Jul 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A magnificent 360-degree view. The first part of the climb is quite steep but shaded. There are very few signposts. The end is sunnier. It's really worth walking on the ridge, which offers a splendid panorama.
Be careful, the descent can be quite slippery if the days preceding your hike have been rainy.

Automatically translated

Date of walk : Jun 17, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

We only did the route described on the way down; on the way up we set off directly from Doucy en Bauges (note that this route is only suitable for people who are not prone to vertigo and that you need to use your hands and pull yourself up onto the summit rocks).
Dry weather is essential.
Enjoy the walk

Automatically translated

Date of walk : Aug 15, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Nice hike this summer.
No real difficulties.
But be careful on the route. The Passage du Charbonnet is closed (point 2). You must therefore take the return path via the Chalet du Charbonnet.
Otherwise, a very nice hike, with beautiful scenery.
We took the opportunity to climb the Dent des Portes, which gave us a small view of Lake Annecy.

Automatically translated

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

Lovely route and panoramic views from the summit. No difficulties along the way. Take plenty of water as there are no springs along the route. Thanks to the describer, everything was fine!

Automatically translated

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

Nice hike with a 360° view of the Bauges peaks from the summit of Trélod.

Automatically translated

Date of walk : Jun 24, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

Magnificent hike! Wonderful panoramic views of the whole of the Bauges, the Mont Blanc massif and all the snow-capped peaks of the Alps! A steep climb, but we didn't find it too arduous! Alpine pastures in bloom! We came back after 2, following the ridge path to the Dent des portes: it was worth it! Day hike with picnic, a bit tiring but exceptional!

Automatically translated

Date of walk : May 18, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : Yes

We reversed the route at the start, climbing via Le Golet to get out of the forest as far as possible on the way up and take advantage of the sunshine.
It's an attractive summit, part of the geopark.

Automatically translated

Date of walk : Oct 30, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

A magnificent hike, a little long, with the most beautiful views to date in the Bauges (but I haven't done everything yet), even before the summit.

Automatically translated