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Saint-Nicolas-la-Chapelle (Savoie) walks
La Croix Cartier, starting from Saint-Nicolas-la-Chapelle
Visorando Member
7.34 mi
+1,798 ft
-1,811 ft
6 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Nicolas-la-Chapelle (Savoie) (Savoie)
A hike to the Croix Cartier which involves some technical sections and offers magnificent views (in good weather), particularly of the Etale and Mont Blanc massifs. This hike requires a good sense of direction.
The Gorges of Stream Rouge
1.90 mi
+522 ft
-522 ft
1h 20
Difficult
Departure from Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe (Savoie)
This is a round-trip hike through meadows and woods. The last part descends steeply to the wooden bridge over the Nant Rouge. This section can be quite slippery in wet weather.
⚠️Recommended for experienced hikers due to its dangerous nature (steep and very slippery sections).
Le Réguet
2.64 mi
+886 ft
-886 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe (Savoie)
A family-friendly trail offering the chance to explore the village of Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe, its church and its bulbous bell tower – the village’s emblem – as well as the old farms of Le Cheloup.
Le Fay from Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe
2.25 mi
+407 ft
-417 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe (Savoie)
Forest walk starting from the village with a splendid panorama of the Aravis mountain range. For this circular in the woods, park in the car park of the Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe Tourist Office.
Le Treu as seen from Les Avenières
7.47 mi
+2,142 ft
-2,139 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Nicolas-la-Chapelle (Savoie) (Savoie)
A classic route in the area, offering a 360° panorama between the Aravis and Les Saisies. Beautiful views over the Val d’Arly, the ski areas of Les Saisies, Praz-sur-Arly and even Megève.
The return route runs along the foot of the Aravis massif, through fairly wild scenery.
Tour of Mont Lachat
3.83 mi
+1,171 ft
-1,158 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Crest-Voland (Savoie)
Short, easy hike with beautiful panoramic views of the Aravis and Mont Blanc. Lac du Mont Lachat at the summit, very pleasant with picnic tables.
Le Treu, Croix de Stata and Croix Cartier in a loop
7.56 mi
+2,464 ft
-2,444 ft
7 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Nicolas-la-Chapelle (Savoie) (Savoie)
A wide loop around the hamlet of Chaucisse, allowing you to visit three summits by combining routes that can each be done as a shorter hike. The views along the way are magnificent, with the Aravis, Beaufortain and Mont Blanc in front of us.
Croix Cartier
6.39 mi
+1,873 ft
-1,896 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Nicolas-la-Chapelle (Savoie) (Savoie)
La Croix Cartier is a very pleasant hike for families, offering magnificent 360° views.
Le Treu
4.95 mi
+1,762 ft
-1,762 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Nicolas-la-Chapelle (Savoie) (Savoie)
The summit of Le Treu is beautifully situated and offers magnificent panoramic views of the Aravis mountains, the Arly valley, the surrounding massifs and, of course, Mont Blanc. This is a wild hike, mainly on trails.
Tour of Chaucisse
2.52 mi
+659 ft
-666 ft
2 hrs
Easy
Departure from Saint-Nicolas-la-Chapelle (Savoie) (Savoie)
An easy snowshoe hike that takes you around the heights of Chaucisse with beautiful views of Mont Blanc.
Circular route starting from Chaucisse
5.57 mi
+1,755 ft
-1,752 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Nicolas-la-Chapelle (Savoie) (Savoie)
This beautiful walk offers, at both the Croix Stata and the Croix Cartier, a superb panoramic view of the Aravis range to the west and the Mont Blanc range to the east.
The route passes through an area where there is a risk of avalanches. (It is essential to check the stability of the snowpack and the risk of avalanches before setting off.)
Ban Rouge from Le Lachat
7.00 mi
+2,323 ft
-2,333 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe (Savoie)
An unusual approach to the summit of Ban Rouge. Magnificent views of the Mont Blanc, Fiz and Aravis ranges. A hike that will delight skiers who frequent the resorts of Praz-sur-Arly and Flumet, revealing sections of the route that are hidden from view in winter.
Lac des Évettes - Refuge du Petit Tétras
5.45 mi
+1,506 ft
-1,493 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe (Savoie)
This route passes by the pretty little Lac des Évettes lake in the middle of the pine trees and then joins the Refuge du Petit Tétras near the arrival point of the Crêt du Midi chairlift with its original orientation table. Magnificent view of the Mont Blanc, Fiz and Aravis mountain ranges.
Ridge walk via Ban Rouge and Mont de Vorès
10.68 mi
+2,848 ft
-2,848 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe (Savoie)
A circular walk offering panoramic views of the Mont Blanc, Beaufortain and Aravis massifs. Most of the ascent is on the climb up to Crêt du Midi; the route then follows the ridges with relatively little elevation gain, before descending to Lac du Plan Désert. This climb can be shortened by taking the Crêt du Midi chairlift (fee applies) from Praz-sur-Arly. A day hike with no particular difficulty
Circular route from the Tête du Torraz starting from Sciozier
6.83 mi
+2,116 ft
-2,100 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Flumet (Savoie)
A lovely, easy circular route – apart from the climb – offering a 360° panorama of the Val d'Arly and the Aravis range.
Mont Rond via Les Frasses
4.03 mi
+1,066 ft
-1,056 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe (Savoie)
A family-friendly hike that takes you through the typical mountain pastures of the Beaufortin region, with Mont Rond as its highest point. The view from the summit offers a detailed panorama of the various peaks of the Aravis massif. The path to Lac de Gui overlooks the steep-sided valleys of Roche Blanche and the Ruisseau de Douce.
Sentier de découverte de la tourbière des Saisies
1.79 mi
+295 ft
-295 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Hauteluce (Savoie)
A short, shaded and pleasant family trail, allowing you to discover the Les Saisies peat bog, classified as a nature reserve, as well as rare and protected species, including carnivorous plants.
⚠️ 17/07/2025: Route modified.
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