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Tête de Chalin
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12.66km 
+1128m 
-1123m 
6h50
Difficult 
Starting point in Monthey - Valais An uphill hike taking you to the foot of the Eastern Peak (Cime de l'Est), eastern peninsular of "les Dents du Midi", with mind-blowing mountain view points and a panoramic view extending towards the Vaudois Alps. A challenging itinerary with a short aerial path through ridges.
Le Grammont
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12.02km
+1226m
-1219m
6h55
Difficult
Starting point in Vouvry - Valais Passing through Tanay preserved site, and its lake, you'll climb to the summit offering a unique view point over Lac Léman and a panoramic view over the surrounding mountains.
A busy hiking trail with steep slopes but without any technical difficulty.
N.B. The calculated height difference is over estimated, it's actually closer to 1000 metres.
La Grande Jumelle
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12.9km
+1168m
-1168m
7h00
Difficult
Starting point in Vouvry - Valais A not too busy hike up to a summit offering a vast panoramic view. A relatively challenging route with some aerial passages requesting a certain sense of itinerary at times. The beginning of the hikes passes through Tanay site and its lake.
10.59km
+1077m
-1077m
6h05
Difficult
Starting point in Montriond - 74 - Haute-Savoie A there and back hike up to Roc de Taveneuse with views across to Abondance. This hike offers a challenging initial forest climb (hard relentless cardio but no rock climbs or cables/supports) but then opens up to mountain pastures with full panoramic shot of Mont Blanc (on a clear day). A further climb brings you to Roc de Tavaneuse with 360 views.
Tour d'AÏ
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9.73km
+856m
-854m
5h15
Difficult
Starting point in Leysin - Vaud The Tours d'Aï and Mayen are twin peaks visible from afar. The Tour d'AÏ is slightly higher than its neighbour, and also visited more frequently. It's a progressive climb which offers an aerial tour at the very end. Amazing views of Lac Léman, le Chablais, les Dents du Midi and the Mont Blanc massif from the summit.
Tour de Mayen
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13km
+851m
-849m
6h10
Difficult
Starting point in Leysin - Vaud The Tours d'Aï and Mayen are twin peaks visible from afar. The Tour de Mayen is slightly lower than its neighbour, not as busy and provides a more wilderness setting. The climb is progressive with two stages, the Chalets de Mayen and Segray Lake. Just beneath the summit, a very clear view of Lac Léman, les Diablerets, le Chablais, les dents du Midi and the Mont Blanc Massif.
Pointe de Chamossiere ridge hike, Lac de Joux Plan, Les Gets
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5.79km
+393m
-386m
2h45
Moderate
Starting point in Verchaix - 74 - Haute-Savoie A circular route encompassing a stunning ridge hike with views down to the glacial valley of Samoens and Sixt Fer a Cheval whilst overlooked by Mont Blanc.
6.2km
+624m
-624m
3h35
Difficult
Starting point in Le Biot - 74 - Haute-Savoie Starting in the abandoned ski resort of Drouzin le Mont in Col du Corbier, this is a moderate mountain climb winding through a forest section & alpine meadows before concluding with a short but challenging craggy rock face. The summit is sheltered by large rocks offering 360 stunning views of Lac Leman to the North and Mont Blanc to the South. It is not for the faint hearted, solo inexperienced or novice if a vertical rock scramble is not your thing, but the rest of hike is far more moderate.
7th stage of the TMB Tour du Mont Blanc
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14.13km
+1030m
-1201m
7h00
Moderate
Starting point in Trient - Valais 7th stage of the TMB: from Forclaz pass to Montroc
12.64km
+1567m
-863m
8h05
Difficult
Starting point in Orsières - Valais A circular walk from Champex Lac; ascending the tranquil and beautiful Combe d'Orny and joining the path to the Cabane d'Orny where there are refreshments available. The descent is via the path back to the La Breya ski lift taking in an optional ascent of La Breya. (It is also possible to descend by foot via the Val d' Arpette or from the ski lift, similarly the walk can be shortened and height gain reduced by taking the ski lift up.)
6th stage of the TMB Tour du Mont Blanc
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12.47km
+1302m
-1271m
7h15
Difficult
Starting point in Orsières - Valais 6th stage of the Mont Blanc tour: from the Relais d'Arpette to the Forclaz Pass via la Fenêtre d'Arpette.
Sentier du Bisse
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4.1km
+153m
-154m
1h35
Easy
Starting point in Orsières - Valais A short and easy walk from Champex Lac, taking the well signposted and good paths beside the Bisse. These are the water channels made to control and route the flow of water for irrigation purposes. The path returns to Champex via part of the Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) path.
Pointe d'Orny : out and return from the La Breya ski lift.
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13.44km
+1180m
-1177m
7h15
Difficult
Starting point in Orsières - Valais An ascent of an easy alpine peak starting from the La Breya ski lift and via the Orny and Trient mountain huts. Superb views over the Trient Plateau.
Raccard du Blé
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8.09km
+375m
-378m
3h25
Easy
Starting point in Orsières - Valais A circular walk in the lower part of the Swiss Val Ferret. One of the walks publicized by the tourist office and well signposted. There are information boards (in French) about the construction of traditional barns made from local stone and timber. Easy walking, navigation and some interesting information. The first section is on a quiet road.
Chemin de Bouquetins / des Bergers
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8.4km
+118m
-503m
2h45
Easy
Starting point in Orsières - Valais This walk is a mixture of the Chemin de Bouquetins which coincides with the Sentier des Bergers in places. It takes advantage of the ski-lift in Fouly to save on the ascent but you can always walk uphill if you choose. These walks are both publicized by the tourist office and are well signposted.
10.16km
+1002m
-582m
5h45
Very difficult
Starting point in Bagnes - Valais Second stage of this hike crossing two passes, Louvie Pass and Prafleuri Pass, both snow-covered.
Trek from Fionay to Saas-Fee
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101.39km
+8355m
-7964m
7 days
Very difficult
Starting point in Bagnes - Valais In the Swiss valley, this particularly pleasant hike allows you to explore the many 4000 m peaks that surround the route.
N.B. this route is outlined on Openmap which doesn't have the details of our fine IGN maps. Before being able to get your hands on a Swiss map, which are more precise, the route and GPS layouts will be handy for this pleasant trek.
Valais Day 1: Fionay - Cabane de Louvie (Louvie Hut)
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3.24km
+798m
-62m
3h10
Moderate
Starting point in Bagnes - Valais First stage of this trek linking Fionay village to Saas Fee. A pleasant stage reaching Louvie Hut (la Cabane de Louvie) built on the edge of Louvie Lake.
Petit and Grand Cols Ferret
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13.92km
+927m
-924m
6h40
Moderate
Starting point in Orsières - Valais A lovely circular walk taking in both of the Col Ferrets. Done the way described means that you will ascend the steeper sections and enjoy the easy descent following the Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) path.
8.9km
+633m
-633m
4h20
Moderate
Starting point in Le Grand-Bornand - 74 - Haute-Savoie A circular walk to the Gramusset Refuge through great limestone scenery.
Lac de Peyre
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5.18km
+488m
-484m
2h50
Moderate
Starting point in Le Reposoir - 74 - Haute-Savoie A short uphill walk from the Col de la Colombiere to the lake and back. Nice scenery but can be popular.
8.77km
+493m
-483m
3h55
Moderate
Starting point in Le Reposoir - 74 - Haute-Savoie A lovely walk through great scenery which changes at different points of the walks. Good views and very quiet.
Note this is not marked with the usual yellow signposts so you will need to refer to your IGN map. There are some hand-painted signs and arrows to help guide you. This walk also passes through the upland pasture with grazing sheep and the livestock is protected by dogs. Make sure you have read the information and know-how to pass flocks in a safe manner. A photo re info is attached,
Refuge de la Bombardellaz circular
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10.26km
+748m
-747m
5h05
Moderate
Starting point in Le Grand-Bornand - 74 - Haute-Savoie A circular walk, at first uphill through woodland where the shade can be a relief, then over open mountain pastures to Le Planet before returning downhill to the start.
Aiguille Verte and Lac de Lessy circular walk
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12.66km
+1068m
-1074m
6h40
Moderate
Starting point in Le Grand-Bornand - 74 - Haute-Savoie A circular walk starting and finishing at the ski resort of Chinaillon; between Le Grand-Bornand and the Col de la Colombiere. A varied and interesting walk with great scenery, wildlife and options to take in Roc des Tours.
Traverse of Mont Joly and Aiguille Croche
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14.06km
+955m
-903m
6h45
Moderate
Starting point in Saint-Gervais-les-Bains - 74 - Haute-Savoie A good ridge walk starting from the Bettex telecabin station at Mont d'Arbois and finishing at Le Signal telecabin station above Les-Contamines-Montjoie.
Lacs de Fenêtre
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12.42km
+966m
-967m
6h20
Moderate
Starting point in Saint-Rhémy-En-Bosses - Province de Aosta A superb circular walk crossing three cols and the border into Italy and back. There are amazing and changing views throughout. Recently upgraded with signage as a locally important route and marked as 210 on the Swiss side of the border, 103 or 13a on the Italian side.
Described here in a clockwise direction as the Col du Bastillon is better in ascent than descent.
Trou de la Mouche
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8.85km
+1048m
-1046m
5h30
Very difficult
Starting point in La Clusaz - 74 - Haute-Savoie A steep walk to a natural rock arch, the Trou de la Mouche (Fly Hole). The section up to the Trou is steep and loose in places, the initial descent is also steep but soon eases off. This route, although shown on IGN maps, is not marked with paint flashes. Signposts at the start of the route make this clear so make sure you have a map and compass.
The walk is best done in the direction described, and best done a clear, dry day.
12.97km
+1146m
-1143m
7h00
Difficult
Starting point in La Clusaz - 74 - Haute-Savoie A great walk for the family. You can choose between going to the lake and back or going right up to the top. The latter is easier than it looks and is actually less steep than the ascent to the lake.You will be rewarded with magnificent views.
La Clusaz - Village tour
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3.69km
+209m
-218m
1h40
Easy
Starting point in La Clusaz - 74 - Haute-Savoie Short, easy route to discover the beautiful village of La Clusaz from different perspectives.
Follow the signs for the “Tour du Village".
Aiguille des Calvaires and Combe de Borderan
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7.3km
+571m
-932m
3h45
Moderate
Starting point in La Clusaz - 74 - Haute-Savoie 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.
