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The Knights of Huile

The perfect family outing, this route will introduce you to the Bourget-en-Huile and Pontet marshes.
You will learn about the flora and fauna, the marshes, how they were formed and how they are being restored. There is also information about the woods and mining, castles and even Hannibal. All this is provided by information points along the route. A booklet offering a fun approach to the trail is on sale at the Chalet du Verney.
Grand Chat loop
A beautiful hike in the north of the Belledonne Massif. The ridge route offers sweeping views of the surrounding mountains. A few information boards mark the route.
Saint Jean de la Porte heritage site
A hike in the southern foothills of the Bauges mountains to discover the vineyards, winegrowers' huts and landscapes.
Well-appointed viewpoints tell the story of the local history.
Generous panoramic views of the region's mountains, including Mont Blanc.
The route is well signposted.
Circular Prodin, Lac des Grenouilles, Chapotet
A lovely late summer walk in Belledonne.
From the start, there is a superb view of the Bauges Massif.
There is also a small orientation table at the start.
The Lac Noir du Grand Arc via the Char de la Turche
A beautiful loop on the southern slope of the Grand Arc, passing by the dark Lac Noir.
At the start, a discovery trail allows hikers to step back in time.
Directional signs and yellow markings.
The Bellacha loop via Col de Basmont
Ascent of Bellacha via a wild trail on the way up, following the north-west and north ridges of Bellachat. The return route is via the Col de l'Arc and Col de Basmont passes, which offer different landscapes and avoid the descent via the ascent route, which is not always easy to find. This loop is not recommended in the opposite direction.
The Refuge and the Col de la Perrière

A pleasant hike in the Belledonne massif. Very pretty views and a wide variety of vegetation.
Moderator's note (Caution): The Val Pelouse road is closed to all traffic 5.5km from the car park: following a landslide in January 2022, a large section of the road has been washed away.
Les Grands Moulins via the normal route and return via the ridges

From Val Pelouse, the ascent of Les Grands Moulins (2,495 m) offers hikers a varied and magnificent route. This summit is the penultimate rocky bastion at the northern end of the Belledonne mountain range.
At the summit of Les Grands Moulins, the 360° panorama is breathtaking. To the south, Belledonne; to the west, Chartreuse and Vercors; to the north, the Chambéry cluse, Les Bauges and Les Aravis; to the east, Lauzière, Beaufortain, Vanoise and, in the background, the majestic Mont Blanc.
Mont Pécloz and Mont d'Arménaz loop

The most beautiful of the Baujus peaks! Loop hike Mont Pecloz 2197m and Mont d'Armenaz 2158m.
Please note: The descent from Mont Pécloz is rather tricky (exposure to rockfalls + some passages requiring the use of your hands).
The Col d'Arclusaz

A beautiful outing in the Arclusaz valley, dominated by some of the beautiful peaks of the Bauges.
The autumn colours are beginning to set the landscape ablaze.
Ridges of Lac de la Thuile
A lovely walk with magnificent views of all the surrounding mountain ranges: Charteuse, Vercors, Belledonne, Vanoise and Mont Blanc.
Pointe de la Galoppaz from the Lindar roundabout

A classic destination in the Bauges Regional Nature Park, the Pointe de la Galoppaz offers a sweeping panorama of the Bauges and all the mountain ranges of the Northern Alps. This spot is very popular with gliders, paragliders and birds of prey.
The Pecloz and Armenaz mountains

A beautiful, challenging circular route that takes you to two of the 14 2,000-metre peaks in the Bauges massif, Mont Pécloz and Mont d'Armenaz. The climb up to the pass separating the two peaks is quite steep, but you'll be accompanied by chamois. Once you reach the summit, Mont Pécloz offers a 360° view of the Alps. The descent is popular with ski tourers in winter.
The Col d'Orgeval

The Col d'Orgeval is located on theGRP® trail in the Massif des Bauges. More than the pass or the chalets, it is the superb Orgeval valley with its gentle slopes that will remain in hikers' memories.
The mountain pasture is owned by the same family, who graze a pretty herd of heifers there.
Pointe de la Fougère

Pointe de la Fougère is not the most popular of the Beaujus peaks. This hike retains a wild character; it is not uncommon to see animals on the ascent. Beautiful panoramic views of the nearby peaks and beyond.
Pointe de Chaurionde

This hike will take you to the Pointe de Chaurionde via the Col du Haut du Four and the south-west ridge. Don't miss the chamois that inhabit the slopes. At the summit, you can admire Lake Annecy and Mont Blanc. You will cross the Vallon d'Orgeval (the valley of bears), which has now become a peaceful valley home to Tarine and Abondance cows and marmots.In June, the flora is magnificent and varied.
Chaurionde means "round summit".
(6) Access to the summit (or descent) via the Chalet de Coutarse is now prohibited (ZR zone of the PNR).
Mont de la Coche and Tré le Mollard

This beautiful, wild circular hike starting from the Nant du Fourchu car park takes you to two peaks over 2,000 m in the Bauges massif in just a few kilometres, and can be completed with a climb to Pointe d'Arcalod. You may even see some marmots!
Mont Morbié

An easy summit offering a panoramic view of the Massif des Bauges.
Lac Branlay

A beautiful family hike with panoramic views of the Lauzière massif and Mont Blanc in a wild and unspoilt environment.
Circular Pissus - Lakes and Col du Loup

A lovely hike in the Lauzière massif, with views of the peaks and glaciers of the Vanoise, not to mention the inevitable Mont Blanc.
You will also recognise the characteristic silhouette of the Cheval Noir along the way.
Crossing the Col de Sarvatan-Col de Monjoie via the two pass trail

This loop south of the Lauzière allows you to explore both sides of the chain, climbing directly to the Pas de Sarvatan, then crossing the western slope via a well-marked trail before descending from the Col de Monjoie through beautiful meadows.
Chalets de la Fullie

A beautiful circular to do on snowshoes. Forests, mountain pastures and magnificent views.
Les Hauts de Sainte-Hélène

A short hike that takes you through a few hamlets and offers unobstructed views of the Belledonnes and Chartreuse mountains.
Tour de Chantemerle

A route for everyone that will take you to a remote hamlet and its castle steeped in history, then along the shores of Lake Sainte Hélène.
The Colombier d'Aillon

A two-loop circuit to reach a viewpoint overlooking Les Bauges and far beyond.
There are a few information panels about the forest along the route.
Directional signs at the main intersections.
Map of La Limace via the Croix d'Allant

An easy walk in the Bauges to discover the mountain pastures.
Beautiful views of the region's peaks.
Tarines and Abondances await you.
Le Col du Paradis depuis Saint-François-Longchamp

Une jolie randonnée dans la montagne à vaches (celles qui font le Beaufort). Belle vue sur la vallée de l'Arc et le massif des Grandes Rousses. Presque tout le parcours est au soleil.
The Pointe de la Galoppaz loop starting from the Col des Prés

This circular hike runs along the slopes and ridge of La Galoppaz (pronounced Galoppe) to reach the summit with its magnificent 360° panorama.
The Col du Paradis from the Sainte-Anne Chapel

Discover the Paradis mountain pastures, above Saint-François-Longchamp, the bells of the cattle herds in the green summer pastures, with magnificent views of the surrounding mountains, the passage through the hamlet of La Perrière, then a return via the path through the Pézières Forest, with its complicated passages through muddy waterways or a tiny, vertiginous path. Beautiful emotions await you.
Pic du Cheval Noir

Discover a peak with a 360° view of the Savoie mountains.
Boucles des Plagnes - Trail 2000 - Col de Claran

This is a very pretty route through the mountain pastures to the Col de Claran, offering panoramic views of all the mountains in the Bauges and Chartreuse regions in particular, but also far beyond, as far as Mont Blanc and Mont Aiguille.
The circuit is very well marked with traditional yellow signs and markings on the rocks at regular intervals.
Tour of Mont Julioz

Hike in all seasons, with a mix of wild trails, forest roads and village crossings.
Mont Colombier from Aillon-le-Vieux

A beautiful 360° summit in the Bauges mountains.
Margeriaz - Tannes and ice houses - Golet de l'agneau

This hike follows the Tannes et Glacières trail and is rounded off with a visit to the faults of Mont Margeriaz.
To make the most of the Tannes et Glacières trail, pick up the little guidebook on sale at the tourist office in Aillon le Jeune.
Crête du Paradis, La Buffaz, Sainte-Marguerite Chapel loop
A beautiful walk in the Montaimont cirque. The walk is described in a clockwise direction, but can also be done in the opposite direction.The markings, when visible, are those for the summer period. The route sometimes deviates from the official trail.The entire loop is well cleared, offering a vast panorama. Due to its orientation and modest altitude at the start, this hike is best enjoyed at the beginning of the season.There is no risk of snow slides on this route.