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Nant Rouge walks
Col de la Lézette and Chard du Beurre
A lovely hike with magnificent views of Mont Blanc
Sentier de découverte de la tourbière des Saisies
A short, shaded and pleasant family trail, allowing you to discover the Les Saisies peat bog, classified as a nature reserve, as well as rare and protected species, including carnivorous plants.
⚠️ 17/07/2025: Route modified.
The Gorges of Stream Rouge
This is a round-trip hike through meadows and woods. The last part descends steeply to the wooden bridge over the Nant Rouge. This section can be quite slippery in wet weather.
⚠️Recommended for experienced hikers due to its dangerous nature (steep and very slippery sections).
Mont Joly from the Signal gondola lift
This hiking route provides access to Mont Joly via the south face, bypassing the ridge between Les Croches and Le Joly. From the summit of Mont Joly, you can enjoy a magnificent panorama. Please note that the return journey involves a steep descent.
Walks near Nant Rouge
Les Saisies - Roselette Chalet
Stage 1 of the Tour du Beaufortain, connecting Les Saisies resort to the Roselette chalet.
Molliessoulaz Lodge - Les Saisies
The final stage of the Tour du Beaufortain, between Molliessoulaz and Les Saisies.
The Curé passage
Lake Gittaz and the Curé passage.
Lac Tournant
This is a circular walk based on trail 5 as promoted by the Arêches tourist board. It is well marked with yellow signs and paint flashes or markers for trail 5. There are good views over to Mont Blanc, the Beaufortain Mountains and the lake, although small, is a nice place to eat your sandwiches.
Chalet de Roselette - Refuge de la Croix du Bonhomme
From Roselette to the Croix du Bonhomme via a short section of the Tour du Mont Blanc variant.
Col de la Fenetre
This walk starts from the top of the gondola at Le Signal. It is an interesting walk, up to and through the Col de la Fenetre. The descent takes you back down through alpine pastures and into the valley leading back to Les Contamines-Montjoie.
⚠️ Please note that you need to park at (A) and not (D) for this walk ⚠️
Chalet des Arolles - Molliessoulaz Lodge
Another long stage between the Chalet des Arolles and the hilltop village of Molliessoulaz.
Plan de la Lai refuge - Chalet de l'Écondu
This is a long stage between La Lai and L'Écondu, offering superb views of Lac de Roselend at the start.