Snowshoeing via Golet de Doucy and Col de Bornette

A pleasant snowshoe route, which often offers varied views in open terrain.

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  • Snowshoeing
    Activity: Snowshoeing
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.69 km
  • ◔
    Duration according to the author: 3 hrs 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 399 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 399 m

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    Highest point: 1,421 m
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    Lowest point: 1,022 m

Description of the walk

Coming from Bellecombe en Buages, park in the centre of Mont Devant.

(S/E) Continue on foot, following the road to the first bend.

(1) Take the path that branches off to the left. Climb up the path to the intersection with the Sanguinaire trail.

(2) Turn right and climb up the track to Le Reposoir.

(3) Turn right and cross the river (footbridge), then climb up the large sloping meadow. Reach a flat area. Turn left onto the path.

(4) Descend towards the stream and cross it. Climb diagonally up the vast meadow, leaving the markings that run along the edge of the woods, and join the path that connects Le Golet and the buildings of L'Écurie in front.

(5) Continue climbing to the left, walk alongside the buildings and continue climbing for a long time, then descend to a hairpin bend (route offset on the map).

(6) Go around the bend to the left and continue downhill.

(7) At Col de Bornette, continue straight ahead and pass the Noubloz chalets.

(8) Shortly afterwards, turn left. Descend the path to the Reposoir platform. Turn right and rejoin the ascent route.

(3) Follow the track.

(2) At the intersection, stay on the track for a gentler final descent. Continue until you reach the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,022 m - Mont Devant car park
  2. 1 : km 0.26 - alt. 1,027 m - Trail
  3. 2 : km 0.95 - alt. 1,127 m - Sanguinaire
  4. 3 : km 1.42 - alt. 1,171 m - Le Reposoir
  5. 4 : km 2.25 - alt. 1,283 m - Bend
  6. 5 : km 2.65 - alt. 1,353 m - Chemin du Golet
  7. 6 : km 4.76 - alt. 1,333 m - Hairpin bend
  8. 7 : km 5.01 - alt. 1,307 m - Col de Bornette
  9. 8 : km 5.72 - alt. 1,224 m - Noubloz bend
  10. S/E : km 7.69 - alt. 1,022 m - Mont Devant car park

Notes

The route between (4) and (5) is a shortcut that leaves Golet de Doucy on your right.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 10 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
TRINITA
TRINITA

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

This hike can be done in summer, but you should not park at Mont Devant. Instead, park much higher up at the Reposoir car park. When you arrive at Mont Devant, cross over and take the first left, then climb up to the Reposoir car park barrier. Then follow the markings.

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Le Dex
Le Dex

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 12, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely hike that allows you to recharge your batteries between two long outings.
At the Col de la Bornette, we pushed on to Les Ailes du Stream for a snack and to enjoy the view of the lake.

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xtian74
xtian74

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 30, 2024
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike three days ago. The lack of snow meant we could start from the Petit Reposoir car park, leaving our snowshoes in the boot. To reach the trail, the Golet de Doucy was covered with hard snow, sometimes frozen and often difficult to see. The rest of the walk was straightforward, and the short detour to the Mollard chalets before heading back down to the valley is well worth it.

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Bert59
Bert59
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 22, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike with stunning views of the valley when you reach the top. The elevation gain is steep at the beginning and a little intense, but if you take your time, it's fine. A walk that's really worth it! At the end, before returning to the rest area, you can climb up to the small promontory with a chalet from where you can see Lake Annecy.

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champet67
champet67

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 08, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello author,

We did this route today on snowshoes, following your tracks, and there is a big difference in elevation.
You say it is 522 metres, but we found it to be 396 metres, which seems more logical to me when comparing the highest and lowest points.
Otherwise, it was very easy to follow with Visorando.
A superb walk under blue skies.

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muse_88_
muse_88_

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 29, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Hello,
we did this hike in January in sunny weather.
Regarding Nathalie's comment about the start of the hike, I think it's necessary to go to the last car park at the end of the village to find the signpost, as we didn't find it straight away either.
Part of the walk is on a well-groomed track, which is shared with skiers. Keep your ears open so you can step aside when they pass.
The path is very sunny with beautiful views of Les Bauges, the Semnoz resort, Annecy in the distance...
There are quite a few people on the trail, but it's so wide that it's not a problem.
We consulted the map app quite a bit, because at point 5, it's not very clear that you have to go above the chalets.
All along the way, we were accompanied by seas of clouds, which were superb!
Happy hiking, everyone!

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0108194628081950
0108194628081950

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 23, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Beautiful sunny day starting from the resting place. Lots of people. Short climb along the path. No snow at the start, only ice. Crampons were necessary. Climb through the meadow. Lots of ski tourers. Had to be very careful. Climbed up to the chalets for a snack. Nothing else to report.

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andréina
andréina

It's a shame we couldn't do it because we couldn't find the start of the hike. Yet we are experienced hikers.
Hello
I don't know, we parked in front and saw a sign for the Restoir car park, but there was no sign for the Golet trail, just this road going up to the left, but no trail.

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grandin
grandin ★

That's a shame, Andréina. Perhaps the Visorando app could have helped you?

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henri57
henri57 ★

Hello,

It's a shame we couldn't do it because we couldn't find the start of the hike. Yet we are experienced hikers.

What should be added to the description regarding the starting point?

See you soon

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andréina
andréina

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 25, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : Not used / Not applicable

It's a shame we couldn't do it because we couldn't find the start of the hike. Yet we are experienced hikers.

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GAVET Bernadette
GAVET Bernadette

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 22, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Easy hike, but beware of avalanches. We saw two that had come down and blocked the path.

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GAVET Bernadette
GAVET Bernadette

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 01, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Very pretty, very easy walk with magnificent scenery.

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Bisserain73
Bisserain73

There seems to be some confusion somewhere:
Comments are given for "Snowshoeing via the Golet de Doucy and the Col de Bornette".
Others are for "From the Col des Près to the Pointe des Torchets" by 2391l1932j. The latter takes place partly in the undergrowth, so there may be dead leaves. However, in my opinion, it can be classified as easy.
The first route mentioned, whether on snowshoes or on foot, is an easy hike, mostly outside the undergrowth.
Best regards.

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gazet
gazet

Hello,
As someone who knows the area well, I am surprised by the comment from 2391l1932j...
The hike described presents no difficulty, no steep slopes, and can indeed be considered easy...
The risk of getting lost is very low... so it's a mystery!

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