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Saint-Georges-des-Hurtières walks
The Rochebrune Battery
Visorando Member
4.05 mi
+1,722 ft
-1,706 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Georges-des-Hurtières (Savoie)
A circular route in the Hurtières massif to the north of the Belledonnes massif.
This is a route that explores the region’s military and mining history.
Yellow markings on trees and rocks, numerous directional signs with little or no elevation information.
Belt of redoubts and batteries around Fort de Montgilbert
6.32 mi
+1,342 ft
-1,322 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Montendry (Savoie)
Circular forest path starting from Fort de Montgilbert, following the belt of redoubts and batteries built along a ridge to defend the entrance to the Maurienne valley and passing through a sensitive peat bog site.
The Knights of Huile
3.94 mi
+302 ft
-289 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Bourget-en-Huile (Savoie)
The perfect family outing, this route will introduce you to the Bourget-en-Huile and Pontet marshes.
You will learn about the flora and fauna, the marshes, how they were formed and how they are being restored. There is also information about the woods and mining, castles and even Hannibal. All this is provided by information points along the route. A booklet offering a fun approach to the trail is on sale at the Chalet du Verney.
Grand Chat loop
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.
Pointe de Rognier with return via the Mollards ridge
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.
Le Grand Arc from Tioulévé
8.19 mi
+4,242 ft
-4,236 ft
7h 30
Difficult
Departure from Montsapey (Savoie)
With clear skies and no clouds on the horizon, on the morning of 27 August 2018, I decide to discover a superb viewpoint over the Alps. Perched between Belledonne and Lauzière, just above the confluence of the Isère and Arc rivers, the Grand Arc massif is exceptional in its domain. High mountains less than an hour from Chambéry!
The Lac Noir du Grand Arc via the Char de la Turche
5.93 mi
+2,717 ft
-2,690 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Montsapey (Savoie)
A beautiful loop on the southern slope of the Grand Arc, passing by the dark Lac Noir.
At the start, a discovery trail allows hikers to step back in time.
Directional signs and yellow markings.
Col de Basmont
2.91 mi
+1,883 ft
-1,880 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Montsapey (Savoie)
A pleasant walk to the Col de Basmont (1,791m), to fill your bag with blueberries, with the added bonus of views over the Beaufortin, the Chartreuse, Belledonne and the Aravis, amongst others.
The Bellacha loop via Col de Basmont
6.93 mi
+4,268 ft
-4,268 ft
6h 55
Difficult
Departure from Montsapey (Savoie)
Ascent of Bellacha via a wild trail on the way up, following the north-west and north ridges of Bellachat. The return route is via the Col de l'Arc and Col de Basmont passes, which offer different landscapes and avoid the descent via the ascent route, which is not always easy to find. This loop is not recommended in the opposite direction.
Sarvatan Pass as seen from the Col de la Madeleine road
2.70 mi
+1,772 ft
-1,772 ft
2h 45
Difficult
Departure from Montgellafrey (Savoie)
Difficult hike: the path climbs quite steeply and, on a short stretch just before the pass, the path is very narrow. After crossing meadows with characteristic flora, you end up in a more rocky, wild environment. Once you’ve rounded the first ridges, you immediately feel far from civilisation, were it not for the presence of a few marmots.
Crossing the Col de Sarvatan-Col de Monjoie via the two pass trail
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
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.
Col de Montjoie as seen from Saint François Longchamp.
4.50 mi
+1,893 ft
-1,893 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Montgellafrey (Savoie)
An easy half-day route through the mountain pastures above Saint François Longchamp.
The Col de Montjoie
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.
Col de la Perche and Col de l'Arbarétan
7.01 mi
+2,457 ft
-2,457 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Presle (Savoie)
Hike in the Val Gelon, varied landscapes with beautiful views of Mont Blanc and the Belledonne mountain range.
Circular Lac de la Léchère and Croix du Grand Praz, starting from Longchamp 1650
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.
Circular Prodin, Lac des Grenouilles, Chapotet
6.26 mi
+2,667 ft
-2,671 ft
5h 10
Easy
Departure from Presle (Savoie)
A lovely late summer walk in Belledonne.
From the start, there is a superb view of the Bauges Massif.
There is also a small orientation table at the start.
Le Col du Paradis depuis Saint-François-Longchamp
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.
Pointe de Rognier and its surroundings
9.52 mi
+5,692 ft
-5,692 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Presle (Savoie)
The aim of the hike is to reach Pointe de Rognier (2,341 m) while enjoying a pleasant walk in the surrounding area, via a partial circular route starting from Col de la Perche.
This is a fairly physically demanding hike given the distance and total elevation gain.
The Dent du Corbeau circular loop via La Thuile
3.63 mi
+2,024 ft
-2,008 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère (Savoie)
A circular walk in the Grand Arc massif offering magnificent panoramic views of the Albertville valley and the Lauzière massif, whilst enjoying the beautiful La Thuile mountain pastures with their many small lakes. This walk was completed with children aged five and ten.
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.
The Balcons de Saint-François-Longchamp
4.37 mi
+1,348 ft
-1,322 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Saint-François-Longchamp (Savoie)
This route takes you through what I consider to be one of the most beautiful areas in the municipality: Les Balcons. It boasts a rich diversity of flora, fauna and geology, as well as varied landscapes and terrain. All this in a place that feels wild and far from civilisation.
See the ‘Practical information’ section regarding the path after the (3).
Miolans Waterfalls
6.28 mi
+1,125 ft
-1,125 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-d'Albigny (Savoie)
A walk starting from Miolans that takes you to three waterfalls.
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.
Circular Grands Moulins route via the Col and the Refuge de la Perrière
5.54 mi
+2,831 ft
-2,815 ft
5h 00
Difficult
Departure from Arvillard (Savoie)
A beautiful hike in Belledonne towards a clearly visible summit. Between the Col de la Perrière and the summit, the ascent via the north-west ridge deviates from the classic route and is intended for experienced hikers.
The Refuge and the Col de la Perrière
5.64 mi
+2,175 ft
-2,178 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Arvillard (Savoie)
A pleasant hike in the Belledonne massif. Very pretty views and a wide variety of vegetation.
Moderator's note (Caution): The Val Pelouse road is closed to all traffic 5.5km from the car park: following a landslide in January 2022, a large section of the road has been washed away.
Les Grands Moulins via the normal route and return via the ridges
7.03 mi
+3,284 ft
-3,274 ft
6h 05
Difficult
Departure from Arvillard (Savoie)
From Val Pelouse, the ascent of Les Grands Moulins (2,495 m) offers hikers a varied and magnificent route. This summit is the penultimate rocky bastion at the northern end of the Belledonne mountain range.
At the summit of Les Grands Moulins, the 360° panorama is breathtaking. To the south, Belledonne; to the west, Chartreuse and Vercors; to the north, the Chambéry cluse, Les Bauges and Les Aravis; to the east, Lauzière, Beaufortain, Vanoise and, in the background, the majestic Mont Blanc.