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Saint-Avre walks
From Du Rivet to La Colonne via the Bois de l’Eschereine
Visorando Member
6.08 mi
+2,556 ft
-2,530 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Avre (Savoie)
If you’re looking for a lovely hike in summer, in the shade of the trees, which is a bit of a challenge due to the elevation gain, with a lovely climb of over 800 m along a wide forest track without any particular difficulties, you’ve made the right choice. When you reach the Prairie de la Colonne, you’ll be treated to a magnificent 180° view.
Lac du Loup from Notre-Dame de Beaurevers
5.90 mi
+1,552 ft
-1,558 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Montaimont (Savoie)
If you enjoy the atmosphere of green mountains, the countryside, walking along small, often shaded paths that are very pleasant in hot weather, and discovering the charm of numerous hamlets with magnificent views of the surrounding area, then this is the right hike for you. Of course, you can also discover the flora and fauna, such as crocuses in August.
From the Col de Chaussy to Fontanious
2.79 mi
+2,126 ft
-2,126 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Pontamafrey-Montpascal (Savoie)
A sunny walk starting from the Col de Chaussy.
This is a south-facing route where you can enjoy plenty of sunshine even in the middle of winter.
The route is the start of the trail leading to the Grand Coin.
The hamlets of Le Loup and Bonvillard above Montaimont
2.49 mi
+755 ft
-778 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Montaimont (Savoie)
A lovely walk above Montaimont through woods and mountain pastures, exploring the hamlets of Le Loup and Bonvillard
The Montaimont Meadow
6.50 mi
+1,916 ft
-1,916 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Montaimont (Savoie)
The Prairie de Montaimont is a vast, easy area that is ideal for snowshoeing. This route quickly offers magnificent panoramic views (Belledonne, Cheval Noir, the Col de la Madeleine, the Maurienne Massif, the Aiguilles d'Arves in the distance, etc.).
Tour du Grand Coin
14.09 mi
+6,509 ft
-6,506 ft
2 days
Difficult
Departure from Pontamafrey-Montpascal (Savoie)
A two-day hike with a bivouac around the Grand Coin above Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne.
It offers the chance to explore a little-known and rarely visited area on the edge of the Vanoise National Park.
Montpascal – Valbuche
8.10 mi
+4,413 ft
-1,834 ft
5 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Pontamafrey-Montpascal (Savoie)
First day of a two-day hike in the Maurienne with a bivouac.
Hike completed in 2016 with a break at the Col de la Baisse, another above the Chalet des Brunes and a final one at the Chalet du Tovet.
Note: The route shown is based on my GPS watch, which I never paused, which explains the circular patterns in certain places.
Crête du Paradis, La Buffaz, Sainte-Marguerite Chapel loop
5.27 mi
+1,831 ft
-1,831 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Montaimont (Savoie)
A beautiful walk in the Montaimont cirque. The walk is described in a clockwise direction, but can also be done in the opposite direction.The markings, when visible, are those for the summer period. The route sometimes deviates from the official trail.The entire loop is well cleared, offering a vast panorama. Due to its orientation and modest altitude at the start, this hike is best enjoyed at the beginning of the season.There is no risk of snow slides on this route.
L'Armélaz and La Croix de la Chal via the Col de Chaussy
7.31 mi
+1,703 ft
-1,693 ft
5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Montaimont (Savoie)
A summit with 360° views, easily accessible between forest and mountain pastures. Suitable for a family outing or for getting back into snowshoeing at the start of the season. Part of the route is shared with cross-country skiers, who are numerous around the Col de Chaussy.
Croix du Grand Praz via Lac de la Grande Léchère
8.01 mi
+2,812 ft
-2,818 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Montgellafrey (Savoie)
A hike starting from Montgellafrey, an authentic village in the Maurienne valley.
The route passes scattered hamlets, then reaches Lac de la Grande Léchère, before continuing on to Croix du Grand Praz.
Col de Valbuche from Le Loup
5.70 mi
+3,015 ft
-3,015 ft
5h 15
Difficult
Departure from Montaimont (Savoie)
A lovely hike above Lac du Loup with beautiful panoramic views of the Alps. Discover this route by taking a little-used path.
Montvernier hairpin bends and the Bérold circuit from Pontamafrey
6.20 mi
+1,762 ft
-1,739 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Pontamafrey-Montpascal (Savoie)
An unusual hike, half tarmac (with little traffic) and half footpath, through some remarkable landscapes. Beautiful views of the Montvernier hairpin bends, the Bérold Tower, the Aiguilles d’Arves and Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne. The descent along the Ravoire torrent is also well worth a look.
Le Bellachat or Pointe du Mont du Fût
8.95 mi
+4,741 ft
-4,718 ft
8h 15
Difficult
Departure from Montaimont (Savoie)
A summit at 2,822 metres on a ridge running parallel to the Lauzière, offering a magnificent 360° view of the French and even Swiss Alps.
The Bacheux Lakes from Les Reisses
6.93 mi
+3,448 ft
-3,448 ft
6h 10
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Etienne-de-Cuines (Savoie)
A wild and little-visited valley where you can discover two superb lakes in the middle of a mountain cirque.
A true high-mountain atmosphere guaranteed.
The Col du Paradis from the Sainte-Anne Chapel
5.63 mi
+1,703 ft
-1,677 ft
4h 05
Difficult
Departure from Saint-François-Longchamp (Savoie)
Discover the Paradis mountain pastures, above Saint-François-Longchamp, the bells of the cattle herds in the green summer pastures, with magnificent views of the surrounding mountains, the passage through the hamlet of La Perrière, then a return via the path through the Pézières Forest, with its complicated passages through muddy waterways or a tiny, vertiginous path. Beautiful emotions await you.