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Les Épines Blanches from Praz-sur-Arly
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4.20 mi
+1,020 ft
-997 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Praz-sur-Arly (Haute-Savoie)
A short hike with views of the Mont Blanc range, the town of Praz and a walk through the woods under the Épines Blanches.
Cross the hamlets of Praz with their chalets and farms.
Fairly easy hike, part of it under the trees, with benches and viewpoints available along the route.
La Tête de Christomet from Praz-sur-Arly
6.24 mi
+2,067 ft
-2,070 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Praz-sur-Arly (Haute-Savoie)
A lovely hike, shaded for most of the route. Beautiful views of the Aravis and Mont Blanc massif. The descent from Plan de l'Aar offers the chance to enjoy several waterfalls.
Crêt du Midi via the Chemin des Contrebandiers
6.84 mi
+2,625 ft
-2,625 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Praz-sur-Arly (Haute-Savoie)
After climbing up a wild trail, the Crêt du Midi offers a magnificent panorama overlooking the Aravis mountains, the Arly Valley, the surrounding massifs and, of course, Mont Blanc.
Circular route from the Tête du Torraz starting from Sciozier
6.83 mi
+2,116 ft
-2,100 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Flumet (Savoie)
A lovely, easy circular route – apart from the climb – offering a 360° panorama of the Val d'Arly and the Aravis range.
Rochebrune and Alpette circular from Leutaz
4.87 mi
+1,906 ft
-1,900 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Megève (Haute-Savoie)
This is a lovely circular in the mountain pastures above Megève with superb forest passages and magnificent views of the Mont Blanc range on arrival at Rochebrune.
Lac des Évettes - Refuge du Petit Tétras
5.45 mi
+1,506 ft
-1,493 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe (Savoie)
This route passes by the pretty little Lac des Évettes lake in the middle of the pine trees and then joins the Refuge du Petit Tétras near the arrival point of the Crêt du Midi chairlift with its original orientation table. Magnificent view of the Mont Blanc, Fiz and Aravis mountain ranges.
Ridge walk via Ban Rouge and Mont de Vorès
10.68 mi
+2,848 ft
-2,848 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe (Savoie)
A circular walk offering panoramic views of the Mont Blanc, Beaufortain and Aravis massifs. Most of the ascent is on the climb up to Crêt du Midi; the route then follows the ridges with relatively little elevation gain, before descending to Lac du Plan Désert. This climb can be shortened by taking the Crêt du Midi chairlift (fee applies) from Praz-sur-Arly. A day hike with no particular difficulty
The Chemin du Calvaire and the Belle au Bois waterfall
3.11 mi
+738 ft
-732 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Megève (Haute-Savoie)
A short, easy route (excluding the optional detour to the waterfall) starting from Megève town centre. Beautiful panoramic views of the resort.
Mont de Vorès starting from Plan Désert
6.38 mi
+2,034 ft
-2,021 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe (Savoie)
A lovely circular route, with 360° views between the Aravis and Mont Blanc.
Mont de Vorès and Ban Rouge from Plan Désert
7.94 mi
+2,605 ft
-2,605 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe (Savoie)
A lovely circular route, with 360° views between Aravis and Mont Blanc, allowing you to explore all the peaks in the Praz-sur-Arly area and a historical point in the resort. Extended version (+ 2.5 km, + 200 m elevation gain) of a previously published hike by the same author, adding several viewpoints.
Lac du Gui and Mont Rond
3.21 mi
+961 ft
-961 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe (Savoie)
From Lac de Plan Désert, easily access the small Lac du Gui and then Mont Rond via a track. This small summit offers views of the Arly valley and the surrounding mountains.
Ban Rouge
5.80 mi
+1,650 ft
-1,650 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe (Savoie)
This hike alternates between forest and pastureland and offers magnificent views of Mont Blanc from the Ban Rouge ridges. An orientation table allows you to better enjoy this magnificent panorama.
Le Réguet
2.64 mi
+886 ft
-886 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe (Savoie)
A family-friendly trail offering the chance to explore the village of Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe, its church and its bulbous bell tower – the village’s emblem – as well as the old farms of Le Cheloup.
Le Fay from Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe
2.25 mi
+407 ft
-417 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe (Savoie)
Forest walk starting from the village with a splendid panorama of the Aravis mountain range. For this circular in the woods, park in the car park of the Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe Tourist Office.
The Gorges of Stream Rouge
1.90 mi
+522 ft
-522 ft
1h 20
Difficult
Departure from Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe (Savoie)
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).
Croisse Baulet loop from Le Plan
5.90 mi
+3,563 ft
-3,550 ft
5h 50
Difficult
Departure from La Giettaz (Savoie)
A beautiful loop to a little-known peak between Aravis and Beaufortain, particularly scenic. The climb is steep but the return loop via the little Croisse Baulet is enchanting, like a balcony with exceptional views of the Mont Blanc massif. It can get a little crowded on the way back as it can be reached in an hour from the Jaillet cable car.
Col de Jaillet
6.10 mi
+1,801 ft
-1,801 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from La Giettaz (Savoie)
The Col de Jaillet offers a magnificent view of Mont Blanc, which appears close by. You can also see a Roman boundary stone that marked the border at the time.
Petit Croisse Baulet - Col de Jaillet
6.14 mi
+2,579 ft
-2,579 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from La Giettaz (Savoie)
Le Petit Croisse Baulet is a superb summit offering a 360° view of the entire Mont Blanc massif and the Aravis mountain range.
At the summit and at the Col de Jaillet, you can see a Roman boundary stone that marked the border at the time.
Crêtes du Torraz
9.44 mi
+2,930 ft
-2,940 ft
6h 55
Difficult
Departure from La Giettaz (Savoie)
The route offers magnificent views of the Aravis mountain range with Mont Blanc opposite you. Pure bliss!
Tête du Torraz
7.21 mi
+2,411 ft
-2,431 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from La Giettaz (Savoie)
A superb summit that is well worth the effort, with breathtaking 360° views: the Aravis mountain range, the Aiguilles Rouges massif, the Mont Blanc massif and Beaufortain.
Petit and Grand Croisse-Baulet
8.23 mi
+3,780 ft
-3,766 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from La Giettaz (Savoie)
A varied itinerary on fairly gentle slopes, with exceptional views from the ridges. The Croisse Baulet is mainly used by ski tourers, while the Petit Croisse Baulet is accessible from several sides, both on snowshoes and skis: the proposed loop starts at Le Plan, in La Giettaz.
Le Petétruy
6.22 mi
+1,404 ft
-1,401 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from La Giettaz (Savoie)
This is a pleasant hike that allows you to discover the Pététry mountain pastures and a beautiful panorama of Mont Blanc. At the beginning, you walk along a stream and through the undergrowth. The steepest climb is in the shade of the trees, in the valleys, where you may see cows and, with a little luck, marmots.
Petit Croisse Baulet via the Col de Niard
8.26 mi
+3,186 ft
-3,186 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from La Giettaz (Savoie)
This loop offers beautiful panoramic views of the Mont Blanc range, the Arve Valley and the Aravis range from a balcony trail.
Jaillet loop from Combloux
5.66 mi
+1,591 ft
-1,588 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Combloux (Haute-Savoie)
From the Combloux resort, starting from the Cuchet car park, complete a loop to discover the Jaillet via the Sommet des Salles and the Lac du Jaillet.Hike along a carriage road through pine forests, alpine pastures and ski slopes, with views of the Petit and Grand Croisse Baulet and the Mont Blanc range.
Le Grand Croisse Baulet
11.25 mi
+3,576 ft
-3,566 ft
8h 15
Difficult
Departure from Combloux (Haute-Savoie)
The Petit and Grand Croisse Baulet form part of a forward spur of the Aravis range. They stand out in the valley, from Sallanches to Domancy. Their prominent position on the Aravis massif makes them a remarkable vantage point. The summit offers a breathtaking panorama of the Mont Blanc range, the Aravis to the west, and the Fiz further north. This circular route is challenging but presents no technical difficulties.
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