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Notre-Dame des Neiges walks
Tête Noire, Tête Ronde and Tête de l'Arpettaz
Visorando Member
7.06 mi
+2,139 ft
-2,136 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Thorens-Glières (Haute-Savoie)
Tête Noire, Tête Ronde and Tête de l'Arpettaz: three peaks overlooking the southern end of the Glières Plateau. The hike takes you through a fairly wild and unfrequented part of the peaks surrounding the famous historic plateau. Magnificent 360° view.
Snowshoes on the Glières Plateau
6.25 mi
+1,165 ft
-1,165 ft
4 hrs
Easy
Departure from Thorens-Glières (Haute-Savoie)
Snowshoe circuit on the vast Glières Plateau.
Besides the historical aspect, the Glières Plateau is interesting to visit because the mountains that surround it are strong points of reference.
The Glières Plateau
7.93 mi
+1,696 ft
-1,696 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Thorens-Glières (Haute-Savoie)
A peaceful hike through the plateau's mountain pastures, a place steeped in the history of the Glières maquis. The route also offers panoramic views of the region's mountain ranges.
Plaine de Dran circular loop
5.04 mi
+1,089 ft
-1,089 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Thorens-Glières (Haute-Savoie)
On the southern part of the Glières Plateau, this circular route offers beautiful views, including:
- Sous-Dine mountain and Roche Parnal to the north,
- Les Auges, Pointe de Puvat, L'Ovine and Pointe de la Québlette to the east,
- Dent du Cruet, Dents de Lanfon and the three Têtes des Glières to the south.
And, as always, the beauty and immensity of the snow-covered plateau.
Col de la Buffaz, Col de l’Ovine and Glières plateau, circular route
10.04 mi
+2,936 ft
-2,936 ft
7h 10
Moderate
Departure from Thônes (Haute-Savoie)
A beautiful but long hike with magnificent views of the Aravis range, the Glières plateau, Mont Lachat, La Tournette, and Mont Blanc in the background. The climb to the Col de l’Ovine is challenging as it is long and steep, but the view is well worth the effort. The rest of the hike is gentle, apart from a short climb on the path after La Rosière. This forest path has a few steep sections. Signposts are placed at all junctions.
The Glières Plateau and the Notre-Dame des Neiges Chapel
5.27 mi
+899 ft
-886 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Thorens-Glières (Haute-Savoie)
A beautiful, easy hike on the Glières Plateau, offering clear views of the mountain pastures and the Notre-Dame des Neiges Chapel. There are many chalets and mountain farms with herds of livestock in summer.
The Glières Plateau from Le Sappey
10.04 mi
+3,346 ft
-3,346 ft
7h 30
Difficult
Departure from Thônes (Haute-Savoie)
Whilst the Glières plateau is a historic landmark, it is also a magnificent place that is well worth exploring. You can do this by riding along the rocky ridge that encloses it to the south-east, approaching it from above. After completing the route, the return journey takes you past the Notre-Dame des Neiges Chapel, then round the southern end of the Sappey ridge, back to the village of the same name where the route begins.
Glières Plateau and Notre-Dame des Neiges Chapel
4.97 mi
+781 ft
-755 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Thorens-Glières (Haute-Savoie)
A lovely, easy walk on the Glières Plateau, offering the chance to explore the mountain pastures and the Notre-Dame des Neiges Chapel with unobstructed views. There are numerous chalets and alpine farms with herds in summer.
Tête Ronde and Mont Téret circular from Les Molliets
12.05 mi
+4,190 ft
-4,209 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Thorens-Glières (Haute-Savoie)
Starting from the Fillière Valley, I suggest a lovely circular trail to the south-west of the Glières Plateau, through sometimes wild surroundings, with some beautiful views along the way: the trail leads successively to three peaks (Tête Noire, Tête Ronde and Tête d'Arpettaz), then after a short passage through the Gorge d'Ablon, it joins the Mont Téret sector via the Croix du Bénitier.Please note that a little caution is required on the few sections of sharp limestone pavement you will cross.