Queige walks

The final stage of the Tour du Beaufortain, between Molliessoulaz and Les Saisies.

Whether you do it alone or with your family, this hike will allow you to discover how people lived around 60 years ago. It is a pleasant walk through a hundred hectares of forest and small plains. Along the way, you will find barns furnished with tools from the period and numerous photos. A very interesting route that will take you back to your starting point, where a guest book awaits you.

An easy circular hike that alternates between descents and ascents with magnificent views of Mont Blanc, the Beaufortain massif and the Aravis.

A family hike offering a 360° panorama of the valleys and mountains surrounding Les Saisies resort (Mont Blanc, Val d'Arly, Beaufortain).

A little-known route in the mid-mountains, ideal for enjoying the cool summer air with a stop at the Refuge du Soplat des Nants and its plateau, perfect for a family picnic.Route only accessible from May to October.

Une sortie sportive en forêt avec de magnifiques points de vue sur la vallée.

If you love the mountains and beautiful places, and you're not afraid of a little effort, then set off on this walk to discover Fort du Mont and admire the views on the way up and the large pine forests on the way down.

A lovely hike with magnificent views of Mont Blanc

Les Saisies resort is a good starting point for enjoyable snowshoe hikes. This hike takes you away from the resort and its ski lifts to an alpine pasture environment facing Mont Blanc. It is quite long, but the elevation changes are very reasonable.

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.

Stage 1 of the Tour du Beaufortain, connecting Les Saisies resort to the Roselette chalet.

The Beaufortain, between Albertville and Bourg-Saint-Maurice, offers a 7-day tour that will take you on a journey through a landscape reminiscent of Switzerland.

Ascent of the Dent de Cons, the easternmost peak of the Bauges, offering beautiful views of the Bauges, the Bornes, the Beaufortain, Mont Blanc... The route describes a circular loop starting from Marthod, which runs partly on very steep grassy slopes and on a sometimes exposed ridge.

A short and beautiful walk to discover the beautifully restored Fort de la Batterie. Suitable in all seasons.

A multifaceted hike in the heart of the Beaufortain. Blueberries and Grataron cheese, landscapes and panoramic views of Mont Blanc. Please note: between (5) and (6) there are a few difficult passages, but cable sections make it easier to progress.

Allez  découvrir le Refuge du Soplat des Nants par le sentier historique peu fréquenté non représenté sur les cartes qui évite en grande partie la piste carrossable et vous permet de rejoindre le Chalet du Soplat des Nants en trois heures.À faire de mai à novembre pour éviter les risques d’avalanches.

Une belle randonnée, assez sportive, avec un cheminement en forêt avec tout le long de la randonnée de magnifiques points de vue sur la vallée, des traversées de petit hameaux, des chalets perdus au milieu des bois et arrivée au point culminant qui est le Fort du Mont .

A beautiful circular route above the medieval town of Conflans with lovely panoramic views of the Combe de 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.

A little-used circular route that winds through the forest between Montagnette and the Refuge du Soplat des Nants, ideal for a long break. The return journey is on a track suitable for vehicles.This route is only accessible from May to October. Snow-covered in winter, this route is accessible with snowshoes.

An early summer outing to rediscover the Beaufortain Massif. The atmosphere of a small resort, flower-filled mountain pastures, peaceful lakes and rushing torrents, the mineral world of the peaks: the mountains we love.

Hike in the Beaufortain, magnificent view of the Hauteluce valley, the Outray mountain and Mont Blanc. Moderator's note Accessibility in summer: see the notice dated 21/07/2022

Starting from the Col de l'Alpettaz, this is a walk for the whole family. Magnificent views, breathtaking vistas and, as a bonus, if the weather is not too foggy, the Mont Blanc massif. You can even buy Savoyard cheeses.

Short hike through forests and meadows with a few undulations around the ridges, passing through Les Curtillets and Les Villes Dessus.

Another long stage between the Chalet des Arolles and the hilltop village of Molliessoulaz.

Short, easy hike with beautiful panoramic views of the Aravis and Mont Blanc. Lac du Mont Lachat at the summit, very pleasant with picnic tables.

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.

Once you leave the forest, Mont Blanc is omnipresent. Then there is a lovely circular walk through the Combettes mountain pasture to discover Lac de Brassa at the foot of the Grand Mont. This is a circular walk with no technical difficulty.

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.

If you enjoy elevation changes, steep slopes, forests, the sound of flowing water and the somewhat wild side of nature, then this hike is for you. Located in the southernmost part of the Aravis mountain range, this route no longer poses any orientation problems, as it has recently been marked out. There are no particular technical difficulties, but some sections along the cliffs will require your full attention.

This is a circular walk based on trails 5 and 8 as promoted by the Arêches tourist board. For the most part it is well marked with yellow signs and paint flashes or markers for trail 5 & 8. There are good views over to Mont Blanc and of the Beaufortain Mountains.

A somewhat aerial hike offering spectacular views. The passage by the lake provides an opportunity for a pleasant break. As the route includes a section of via ferrata, cables are in place during the summer season on the most difficult parts. However, it is not recommended to attempt this route in wet weather, as some sections can be slippery and falls are not permitted. The final section of this hike is reserved for experienced hikers.

A moderately difficult hike through the steep, rocky mountain pastures of Mont Charvin. From the Fontanettes car park in the commune of Le Bouchet, the climb takes you past the Chalet des Fontanettes and the Chalet de l'Aulp de Marlens, then through the valley to the Col des Porthets. From there, descend to join the path coming from Manigod and climb back up to the lake. The return journey follows the same route.

Walk to the Col du Fer near Mont Charvin and its lake.There is little elevation gain, so it is suitable for everyone, and if there is no fog, you can enjoy a magnificent panorama.

Picking daffodils below Mont Charvin.

An out and return walk to Lac du Mont Charvin. Passing through woodland, then pasture before entering the higher and more rocky terrain. Great views Mont Blanc from the ridge above the lake.

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).

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.

A family hike whose route offers a first section in the forest, then panoramic views of the surrounding peaks such as Arclosan, Charvin, Hautes Bauges, Mont Blanc, and the Tamié valley.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This route will take you from Serraval to the summit of Sulens on the ridge of Montagne de Sulens. This mountain, located between the Aravis and Bornes ranges, offers extraordinary views of both, as well as much of the Bauges Massif. Two orientation tables at the summit provide hikers with information on the names of the many peaks visible in the surrounding area. Half of this hike takes place in the forest.