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Saint-Alban-de-Montbel walks
Mont Grelle
Visorando Member
9.94 mi
+3,960 ft
-3,976 ft
8h 00
Difficult
Departure from Aiguebelette-le-Lac (Savoie)
This hike takes you to the summit of Mont Grelle and runs along part of Lake Aiguebelette, which can be admired from a viewpoint.
Aiguebelette, Rocher du Corbeau, Col du Crucifix and Col Saint-Michel
5.61 mi
+1,818 ft
-1,798 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Aiguebelette-le-Lac (Savoie)
Starting from Aiguebelette, this is an easy hike on the western slope of the Épine mountain, taking the Voie Romaine and the Voie Sarde. This route offers numerous views of Lake Aiguebelette.
See the safety recommendations at (9).
On the heights of Lake Aiguebelette
5.71 mi
+1,834 ft
-1,841 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Aiguebelette-le-Lac (Savoie)
A moderately challenging hike overlooking the beautiful Lac d'Aiguebelette. You’ll follow part of the old trade routes between France and Italy and discover the François I Cave.
Chemin du Follaton, Chemin des Bidons
7.16 mi
+1,063 ft
-1,050 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Dullin (Savoie)
This is an 8-shaped hike; you can do the southern circular loop or the northern circular loop. You can also do both, starting from the centre of the village of Dullin.
The circular Banchet: daffodils and Château de Montbel
3.67 mi
+778 ft
-761 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Ayn (Savoie)
Montagne du Banchet is very popular when the daffodils are in bloom: the proposed route runs along the flower-covered ridge and stretches to the ruins of the proud Château de Montbel.
From Col du Banchet to Château de Montbel
3.77 mi
+846 ft
-820 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Ayn (Savoie)
A pleasant, sunny half-day walk, very popular in spring when the daffodils are in bloom.
The Balcons du Lac d'Aiguebelette from Nances
7.32 mi
+1,614 ft
-1,631 ft
4h 45
Difficult
Departure from Nances (Savoie)
This long circular loop takes you across the slopes of L'Épine overlooking Lake Aiguebelette, between a rather tough and steep climb and a return to lake level. It can get hot here on summer afternoons, but it remains passable until late in the season, as long as the snow does not fall below 800m.
Circular walk from Nances
3.17 mi
+961 ft
-935 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Nances (Savoie)
This circular walk can be enjoyed in any season, taking you up above Novalaise to the Sainte-Rose Chapel, then up to the former Villas Doria before crossing over to the site of the old Épine fortified castle and descending back into the valley.
From the Col de l'Épine
6.81 mi
+1,499 ft
-1,522 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from La Motte-Servolex (Savoie)
A beautiful hike, not too difficult despite a few climbs! But no problem for experienced hikers. The route is partly shaded.
Route around Combe Grenand
2.93 mi
+951 ft
-928 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from La Bridoire (Savoie)
An easy route, starting from the village of La Bridoire, offering an insight into contemporary history, whilst also providing the chance to marvel at the work of water which, over millennia, has shaped the geological features of what is now the Combe Grenand.There are various information boards along the route, including a series designed as a game for children.
Loop around La Bridoire and Saint-Béron
6.78 mi
+1,726 ft
-1,719 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from La Bridoire (Savoie)
A very pleasant walk, often in the shade. Ideal for very hot days. Very little tarmac and, as a bonus, waterfalls. Points of interest: the Robin Stele (a tragic episode in the Resistance), the gorges visible from the footbridge, the waterfall, etc.
On the heights of La Bridoire
5.80 mi
+1,299 ft
-1,299 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from La Bridoire (Savoie)
A pleasant walk in good weather. Some sections are quite steep.
Please note that for much of the route, signposting is virtually non-existent. Take care, and use the map or GPS track.
Château Richard Croix du Signal circuit.
7.77 mi
+1,729 ft
-1,719 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from La Motte-Servolex (Savoie)
The Épine massif near Chambéry is criss-crossed by numerous marked and unmarked trails; it is a mountain that has always been traversed by people. It is a vibrant area with economic and tourist appeal.Here is a short route that allows you to discover some of its attractions.
The Mont Grêle lookout
8.94 mi
+3,780 ft
-3,786 ft
7h 25
Moderate
Departure from Attignat-Oncin (Savoie)
The Mont Grêle lookout point and Archelle’s summit.
Mont Grêle is a peak that is visible from the valley of Chambéry and the Aiguebelette region.
It is easily spotted thanks to or because of the pylons that are installed at the top. Up close, these towers have still look great, but they do not alone justify the purpose of the tour, which is interesting because it offers views over Lake Aiguebelette and Chartreuse.
Route above La Motte-Servolex
6.19 mi
+1,578 ft
-1,555 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from La Motte-Servolex (Savoie)
A circular route mainly through woodland in the Montagne de l’Épine above La Motte-Servolex. The path, which is quite steep for the first few kilometres, joins a forest track that descends towards the hamlet of Les Cattis, where there are views towards Lac du Bourget (to the north-east), the Massif des Bauges (to the east) and the Cluse de Chambéry. On the return journey, after a few sections along roads, you pass through the hamlets of Les Granges, Le Villard and Montaugier.
Circular walk of Chenevières, via the Roche des Millières
2.55 mi
+705 ft
-715 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Marie-d'Alvey (Savoie)
Les Chenevières is a wooded rocky ridge connecting Banchet to Mont Tournier, between the Cols de la Crusille and Cols de la Lattaz. This short circular route, which can be completed in half a day with the family, passes by the Pierre des Millières viewpoint and numerous daffodil sites in spring.