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The Col du Paradis from the Sainte-Anne Chapel
Visorando Member 
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.
Croix du Grand Praz via Lac de la Grande Léchère
Visorando Member 
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.
The Col de Montjoie
Visorando Member 6.94 mi
+2,051 ft
-2,080 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Montgellafrey (Savoie)
An easy hike to the Col de Montjoie. Unobstructed views, particularly of the Aiguilles d'Arves and the Glacier de l'Etendard.
Le Col du Paradis depuis Saint-François-Longchamp
Visorando Member 
6.80 mi
+1,608 ft
-1,608 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-François-Longchamp (Savoie)
Une jolie randonnée dans la montagne à vaches (celles qui font le Beaufort). Belle vue sur la vallée de l'Arc et le massif des Grandes Rousses. Presque tout le parcours est au soleil.
Circular Lac de la Léchère and Croix du Grand Praz, starting from Longchamp 1650
Visorando Member 9.65 mi
+2,333 ft
-2,362 ft
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from Saint-François-Longchamp (Savoie)
A lovely mountain hike, without any major difficulties, featuring a wide variety of terrain: mountain pastures, forests, wide paths and streams. A stunning view of the valley from the Croix du Grand-Praz. The Col de Montjoie will be on your left on the return from the lake, with the Cheval Noir on the other side.
Crête du Paradis, La Buffaz, Sainte-Marguerite Chapel loop
Visorando Member 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.
The Montaimont Meadow
Visorando Member 
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.).
Lac du Loup from Notre-Dame de Beaurevers
Visorando Member 
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.
Col de Valbuche from Le Loup
Visorando Member 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.
Crossing the Col de Sarvatan-Col de Monjoie via the two pass trail
Visorando Member 
5.37 mi
+2,402 ft
-2,395 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Montgellafrey (Savoie)
This loop south of the Lauzière allows you to explore both sides of the chain, climbing directly to the Pas de Sarvatan, then crossing the western slope via a well-marked trail before descending from the Col de Monjoie through beautiful meadows.
Montjoie Pass
Visorando Member 
3.91 mi
+1,434 ft
-1,430 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Montgellafrey (Savoie)
Family hike to the Col de Monjoie (but it's still uphill) then a short off-trail exploration towards the peaks that border it.
Pic du Cheval Noir
Association / Club / Walk leader 
5.05 mi
+3,130 ft
-3,133 ft
5h 05
Difficult
Departure from Saint-François-Longchamp (Savoie)
Discover a peak with a 360° view of the Savoie mountains.
L'Armélaz and La Croix de la Chal via the Col de Chaussy
Visorando Member 
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.
Alpine pastures and waterfalls of Valmorel
Visorando Member 
5.83 mi
+1,253 ft
-1,532 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Les Avanchers-Valmorel (Savoie)
A short hike with moderate elevation gain, suitable for a family outing with young children. The route takes you through working mountain pastures, offering beautiful views of the surrounding mountains, and passes by the foot of three stunning waterfalls.
The Valmorel Waterfalls from the resort
Visorando Member 
4.48 mi
+1,699 ft
-1,699 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Les Avanchers-Valmorel (Savoie)
Half-day route to discover the Morel Waterfalls and reach a summit, through forests and mountain pastures.
The Bacheux Lakes from Les Reisses
Visorando Member 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.
A gallop on the Cheval Noir
Visorando Member 
16.09 mi
+5,207 ft
-5,210 ft
More than 12 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Les Avanchers-Valmorel (Savoie)
A superb hike, not technically demanding but requiring plenty of stamina, rewarded with breathtaking scenery and an abundance of flowers.
La Montagne de Tête
Visorando Member 
5.42 mi
+1,572 ft
-1,572 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Les Avanchers-Valmorel (Savoie)
A short hike starting from the Valmorel resort, with beautiful panoramic views of the surrounding mountains as far as Mont Blanc.
Route du Logis des Fées
Visorando Member 
7.25 mi
+3,543 ft
-3,543 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from La Léchère (Savoie)
A hike in the Lauziere massif that will take you past the surrounding peaks, the Logis des Fées refuge, Lake L'Arpettaz and Lake Branlay along well-maintained paths.
Lac Branlay
Visorando Member 
3.74 mi
+1,352 ft
-1,352 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from La Léchère (Savoie)
A beautiful family hike with panoramic views of the Lauzière massif and Mont Blanc in a wild and unspoilt environment.
Crève-Tête circular from Valmorel
Visorando Member 
9.35 mi
+3,327 ft
-3,301 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Les Avanchers-Valmorel (Savoie)
A beautiful summit offering extensive views of the Savoyard mountains, with a very pleasant ridge walk to begin the descent. A long hike, the ascent of which can be halved by using a cable car (see the alternative route in the practical information section).
Pointe de Rognier with return via the Mollards ridge
Visorando Member 
7.55 mi
+3,196 ft
-3,196 ft
6h 15
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Alban-des-Hurtières (Savoie)
This is a beautiful hike at the northern end of the Belledonne massif. With the help of an orientation table, discover the 360° view that awaits you at the top of this peak.
As indicated in the paragraph "During the hike or nearby", part of the hike can be done with young children, with an elevation gain of about 600m.
Grand Chat loop
Visorando Member 5.66 mi
+1,657 ft
-1,654 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Alban-des-Hurtières (Savoie)
A beautiful hike in the north of the Belledonne Massif. The ridge route offers sweeping views of the surrounding mountains. A few information boards mark the route.
The Col de Montfosset via Les Balmettes
Visorando Member 
4.07 mi
+2,418 ft
-2,428 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Colomban-des-Villards (Savoie)
A beautiful hike in a wild area of Belledonne.
With a bit of luck, you may encounter streams, lakes and trout, blueberries, marmots and chamois.
Col et Lac des Balmettes and Brèches de la Passoire
Visorando Member 
5.88 mi
+3,333 ft
-3,333 ft
5h 35
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Colomban-des-Villards (Savoie)
An original way to explore Lac des Balmettes and its pass, extending towards the Col du Villonet, offering a front-row view of the imposing Pic du Frêne, then the Brèches de la Passoire, which provide a superb view of the Grésivaudan.
On the agenda: ibex and chamois await you in the magnificent and little-visited Combe Rousse.
The route is partly off-trail but does not present any navigation difficulties.
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