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Pointe de la Grande Journée 2460m walks
The Pointe de la Grande Journée via the ridges, starting from the Belachat mountain pasture
Visorando Member
5.35 mi
+2,303 ft
-2,283 ft
4h 30
Difficult
Departure from La Bâthie (Savoie)
A beautiful circular hike that starts at the Bellachat mountain pastures with Beaufort cheese making, passing by the Croix de la Dormiaz and a path along the summit ridge with breathtaking views of the Albertville basin. Then head to the Pointe de la Grande Journée for stunning 360° views.
Ridges of the Grande Journée starting from La Ravoire
6.75 mi
+3,189 ft
-3,173 ft
5h 55
Difficult
Departure from La Bâthie (Savoie)
A beautiful circular walk that takes you through the Bellachat mountain pastures, where Beaufort cheese is made, past the Croix de la Dormiaz and along the summit ridge with breathtaking views over the Albertville basin, before reaching the summit of the Grande Journée and its stunning 360° panorama. Return via Lac Sans Fond and the Lavouet Lakes.
The Pointe de la Grande Journée and the Pas de l’Âne via the ridges
9.15 mi
+4,455 ft
-4,439 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
A truly beautiful hike that takes you along the entire summit ridge overlooking the Arêches valley, from the Col de la Bathie to the Pas de l’Âne, via the Pointe de Lavouet, the Pointe de la Grande Journée and the Pic de la Vache Rouge.
A steep climb from Le Planay is rewarded by magnificent, exposed sections along the narrow ridge path. The descent is straightforward and offers a wide variety of scenery.
Walks near Pointe de la Grande Journée 2460m
Chalet des Arolles - Molliessoulaz Lodge
7.87 mi
+2,005 ft
-5,089 ft
5h 20
Difficult
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
Another long stage between the Chalet des Arolles and the hilltop village of Molliessoulaz.
Lac Tournant
7.86 mi
+2,064 ft
-4,298 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
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.
Molliessoulaz Lodge - Les Saisies
9.49 mi
+4,888 ft
-2,579 ft
8h 35
Difficult
Departure from Queige (Savoie)
The final stage of the Tour du Beaufortain, between Molliessoulaz and Les Saisies.
Chalet de l'Econdu - Chalet des Arolles
8.95 mi
+2,503 ft
-2,470 ft
6h 20
Difficult
Departure from Granier (Savoie)
Another long stage offering the chance to discover Lake Saint-Guérin.
From Albertville station to the Refuge du Soplat des Streams
7.03 mi
+4,177 ft
-604 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Albertville (Savoie)
A lovely climb starting from Albertville, passing through the medieval town of Conflans and pretty mountain hamlets with views of the Tarentaise Valley, before reaching the Refuge du Soplat des Stream. The refuge is ideally located near the Tour du Beaufortain with a beautiful view of Albertville and the Olympic Park. Hike to be done from May to November: avalanche risk in winter above 1,100 metres.
Les Saisies - Roselette Chalet
10.55 mi
+2,303 ft
-1,647 ft
6h 50
Moderate
Departure from Hauteluce (Savoie)
Stage 1 of the Tour du Beaufortain, connecting Les Saisies resort to the Roselette chalet.
The Curé passage
10.65 mi
+2,900 ft
-4,199 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
Lake Gittaz and the Curé passage.
Plan de la Lai refuge - Chalet de l'Écondu
10.07 mi
+3,274 ft
-3,081 ft
7h 30
Difficult
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
This is a long stage between La Lai and L'Écondu, offering superb views of Lac de Roselend at the start.
Refuge de la Thuile – Col de l’Arc
9.24 mi
+4,009 ft
-3,770 ft
7h 45
Very difficult
Departure from Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère (Savoie)
A change of scenery: the view opens out towards the Beaufortain, the Tarentaise, the Aravis and then the Vanoise. You pass beneath the Grand Arc, descend towards the Vallon de Bayet, cross the Col Basmont, then spend the night at the Col de l’Arc in the unmanned hut
Col de l’Arc – Refuge du Logis des Fées
8.91 mi
+3,353 ft
-3,406 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from La Léchère (Savoie)
It’s hard to say much about this section, as we completed the whole of it in driving rain and cloud. The route is challenging and stony, with numerous herds of livestock and detours… But it remains so beautiful despite everything. The climb up the Bellachat is less difficult than it looks. The landscape is actually very varied: there’s a lot of rocky terrain on the ascent of the Bellachat, with steep cirques all the way to the Lacs du Loup, where the mountain pastures take over before giving way to the Cirque du Colomban, only to return near the Refuge du Logis des Fées.