Gramusset refuge

An easy ridge leads to the Refuge Gramusset, offering magnificent views of the valleys on the Grand Bornand and Reposoir sides, as well as the Aravis mountain range and Pointe Percée with its sharp limestone pavement.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.48 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 15 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 500 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 500 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 2,161 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,722 m

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Description of the walk

Departure from the car park located near the Col des Annes buildings.

(S/E) At the end of the car park, follow the uphill track towards Têtes des Annes (the arrival point of a chairlift). Go through two hairpin bends and you will find the start of a path on the left.

(1) Follow this path, which runs parallel to the track below, and climb steadily to Tête des Annes, behind the chairlift arrival station.

(2) Continue along the path opposite, which more or less follows the ridge before descending to the Col de l'Oulettaz. Steep descent equipped with a handrail for assistance (no difficulty).

(3) Continue the descent to the right, leaving a faint path on the right and continuing on a flat section. Then begin the climb between the rocks and sharp limestone pavement, using your hands for help in places, and reach a fork in a grassy area.

(4) Turn left and follow the tight switchbacks to reach the refuge in its rocky setting.

(5) Return to the Col des Annes car park via the same route (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,722 m - Car park - Col des Annes (1721m)
  2. 1 : km 0.53 - alt. 1,796 m - Path on the left
  3. 2 : km 0.77 - alt. 1,861 m - Tête des Annes
  4. 3 : km 1.78 - alt. 1,916 m - Col de l'Oulettaz (1925m)
  5. 4 : km 2.59 - alt. 2,017 m - Fork in the road, left
  6. 5 : km 3.24 - alt. 2,161 m - Refuge Gramusset
  7. S/E : km 6.48 - alt. 1,722 m - Col des Annes car park

Notes

The route is not well marked but easy to follow with numerous signposts.
To park at Col des Annes, drive between the houses and you will find it just beyond.

Reviews and comments

4.9 / 5
Based on 9 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.9 / 5
User 15421530

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The climb from the car park is longer but pleasant, varied and safe.

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Didier Brut
Didier Brut

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 21, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful walk, fairly challenging trail, stunning views of the peaks.

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jfk74
jfk74

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 10, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful high-altitude walk among marmots, blueberries and the Tour glacier.
The views are breathtaking!

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Colorado
Colorado

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 13, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful hike. Magnificent landscapes at the foot of Pointe Percée. A touch of high mountain air and a warm welcome at the recently renovated refuge (excellent blueberry tart). All potentially tricky sections are very well equipped, which removes any difficulty.

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cmoifrancky72
cmoifrancky72

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 31, 2022
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 that is not too difficult. There are a few slightly steep sections, but nothing too challenging.
Lunch break at the refuge, with very welcoming young wardens. Remember to ask them to take your rubbish down, even if it's not yours
On the way back, at point 4, we continued down towards "Le Planet" (1667m) then towards the Col de Bornes Rondes and the Col des Annes. This is a change from the way there, and a good part of the trail is through forest. The path is well marked with signs; just follow the signs for "Col des Annes".

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jo.drevet
jo.drevet

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 28, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk to ease back into exercise.

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GEGEBLA
GEGEBLA

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 29, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Beautiful hike in majestic surroundings

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tmag
tmag

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 15, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Beautiful hike, but very busy.
I made my way back via the Borneronde Pass. Magnificent view of the Grand Bornand valley.

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xavlec
xavlec

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 25, 2020
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 a very warm welcome at the refuge; treat yourself to the blueberry tart, it's delicious!

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