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Saint-Pierre-d'Albigny walks
Chapeau Mont Benoît
Visorando Member
2.62 mi
+833 ft
-833 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Saint-Pierre-d'Albigny (Savoie)
A short, easy hike at the foot of the Dent d'Arclusaz.
Along the way, you will pass a few hamlets that are still very much alive and enjoy beautiful views of the Lauzière, Belledonne and Chartreuse mountain ranges.
Snowshoes available at the Chalets de l’Epion and at the Col du Potat
5.14 mi
+2,119 ft
-2,116 ft
4 hrs
Easy
Departure from Saint-Pierre-d'Albigny (Savoie)
A snowshoe outing in late November in a lovely part of Les Bauges, rounded off with a ‘test’ of fitting crampons on the slopes of Arclusaz.
Mont Morbié and Mont Pelat circular route from Col du Frêne
5.59 mi
+1,982 ft
-1,965 ft
5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pierre-d'Albigny (Savoie)
These two twin peaks are fairly low in altitude, but after heavy snowfall, climbing them on snowshoes is an interesting hike offering extensive views.
From Col du Frêne to Mont Morbié.
3.90 mi
+1,932 ft
-1,932 ft
4 hrs
Easy
Departure from Saint-Pierre-d'Albigny (Savoie)
A snowshoe hike in the sunshine on an unmarked route.
If it has not snowed for several days, simply follow the main trail.
Otherwise, follow the description.
Saint Jean de la Porte heritage site
4.39 mi
+1,371 ft
-1,352 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Saint-Jean-de-la-Porte (Savoie)
A hike in the southern foothills of the Bauges mountains to discover the vineyards, winegrowers' huts and landscapes.
Well-appointed viewpoints tell the story of the local history.
Generous panoramic views of the region's mountains, including Mont Blanc.
The route is well signposted.
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.
Circular Mont Morbier from Routhennes
4.96 mi
+2,037 ft
-2,018 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Reine (Savoie) (Savoie)
A superb short circular hike in a wild setting. Views of Les Bauges and La Chartreuse.
Best done in late spring as the altitudes are modest and the snow melts fairly quickly.
The Montlambert take-off area
5.20 mi
+2,018 ft
-2,018 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-de-la-Porte (Savoie)
A climb to a viewpoint well rewarded by a magnificent panorama. The descent can be made on foot (allow 3½ hours for the round trip) or, why not, by paraglider (allow 2 hours for the ascent).
Around the Coisin, from Coise to Maltaverne
6.58 mi
+925 ft
-922 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Coise-Saint-Jean-Pied-Gauthier (Savoie)
There are few sections through woodland, alternating between dirt tracks and small roads, or sections along ridge paths amidst fruit trees. This route passes through small, somewhat secluded hamlets and offers a multitude of views of the Bauges massif, the Chartreuse or the Lauzière.
Mont Morbié
6.75 mi
+1,850 ft
-1,844 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Aillon-le-Jeune (Savoie)
An easy summit offering a panoramic view of the Massif des Bauges.
Circuit au-dessus de la station des Aillons-Margeriaz
4.06 mi
+817 ft
-830 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Aillon-le-Jeune (Savoie)
A pleasant and easy walk, with two-thirds of the route being tarmac. In summer, this can be done in trainers.Lovely views of the small ski resort, whose slopes face the route described below.Discover the village of chalets at La Mense.
Circular winter loop via the Crête d’Aillon
6.21 mi
+2,119 ft
-2,106 ft
6 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Aillon-le-Jeune (Savoie)
A pleasant route for exploring the Aillon ridge from south to north and enjoying a wide-open panorama.
You will find various types of signposting at intervals:GRP®, snowshoe markings and standard directional signs.
Circular route via the Col de la Fullie and Mont Pelat
8.99 mi
+2,215 ft
-2,211 ft
6 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Aillon-le-Jeune (Savoie)
A fairly long, undemanding circular route allowing you to climb to the Col de la Fullie and follow the long ridge to the Col de la Sciaz via Mont Pelat, with its sweeping views. The alternation between woodland and mountain pastures adds to the variety of the route, although the lower sections may lack snow depending on the season. As the ski lifts are now out of service, the area is left free for ski tourers and snowshoe walkers.
Chalets de la Fullie
5.02 mi
+1,280 ft
-1,283 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Aillon-le-Jeune (Savoie)
A beautiful circular to do on snowshoes. Forests, mountain pastures and magnificent views.
