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Samoëns walks
Le Giffre, Gorges des Tines and Sixt Fer a Cheval from Samoens
Visorando Member 
9.44 mi
+1,480 ft
-1,480 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Samoëns (Haute-Savoie)
Apart from the first hill at the start this is a mainly flat and low level walk from Samoens to Sixt Fer a Cheval and back taking in the Gorges des Tines. It is a pleasant walk with a lot to see and do.
Between Samoëns and Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval, going up the Giffre torrent
Visorando Member 
8.85 mi
+1,070 ft
-1,060 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Samoëns (Haute-Savoie)
After climbing up the Giffre torrent, cross the impressive footbridge over the Tines Gorges. Head to the hamlet of Le Mont and its small chapel to return to Samoëns, passing through picturesque villages.
Aouille de Criou from Vallon d'en haut
Visorando Member 9.37 mi
+4,843 ft
-4,836 ft
8h 30
Difficult
Departure from Samoëns (Haute-Savoie)
Climb the peak overlooking the village of Samoëns via the Pertuet chalets and descend via Le Bouttiay. 360° view of the surrounding peaks. A relatively easy hike to the Chalets de Criou, or even as far as Barme, with a magnificent view of the village of Samoëns and the rocky ridges of the Criou face. The slope then becomes much steeper up to the summit, making this hike relatively difficult.
La Bourgeoise
Visorando Member 
3.24 mi
+1,585 ft
-1,585 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Samoëns (Haute-Savoie)
This is a fairly short walk with no real difficulty. There are beautiful views for much of the route and the scenery at the top is superb.
Pointe de Bellegarde from Samoëns
Visorando Member 11.58 mi
+5,358 ft
-5,331 ft
10h 00
Very difficult
Departure from Samoëns (Haute-Savoie)
A long and demanding hike to climb a summit that offers a superb panorama. The first part of the ascent takes place mainly in the forest. The terrain opens up after the Refuge de Folly. The route from Lac des Chambres is very pleasant, in a beautiful high mountain setting.
It is of course possible to stop at Lac des Chambres, which is in itself a lovely destination for a hike (see practical information).
The Tines Gorges
Visorando Member 
3.31 mi
+607 ft
-610 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval (Haute-Savoie)
Discover the ancient Tines Gorges, carved out by the Giffre. Now abandoned by this turbulent torrent, these gorges offer a spectacular walk.
Please note: message from a hiker dated 18/09/2022: Part of the walk is closed by prefectural order due to the risk of falling trees. Another message dated 19/07/23 states: The path is destroyed in several places due to tree felling.
Please check before planning this trip
Tête du Pré des Saix and Chalet de l'Airon from Plateaux des Saix
Visorando Member 
8.19 mi
+2,438 ft
-2,415 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Samoëns (Haute-Savoie)
A short circular walk from the top station of the Telecabin du Grande Massif Express. A short variant is also described to take in the two lakes. Magnificent views from the Tête du Pré des Saix.
Lac de Gers
Visorando Member 
7.96 mi
+1,516 ft
-1,535 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Samoëns (Haute-Savoie)
This is a fairly short, easy walk. The mountain pasture and lake are magnificent, but the access path, which is sometimes quite muddy, is mainly in the forest and offers few views.
Col de Platé
Visorando Member 
13.72 mi
+4,239 ft
-4,239 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Samoëns (Haute-Savoie)
A long hike taking you to the famous Platé Desert, a vast limestone plateau covered in countless sharp limestone pavements. This route forms a circular route through the two beautiful valleys of the Gers and the Foges.
Jacquicourt Chapel
Visorando Member 
6.28 mi
+2,333 ft
-2,333 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Verchaix (Haute-Savoie)
A lovely walk through the woods to the Chapel of Jacquicourt.
For experienced walkers (fairly steep climb).
Tour des Dents d'Oddaz
Visorando Member 
11.68 mi
+5,732 ft
-5,732 ft
10h 20
Very difficult
Departure from Samoëns (Haute-Savoie)
This is a long hike with a significant elevation gain. The effort is rewarded by panoramic views throughout the route.
Lac des Verdets
Visorando Member 7.24 mi
+2,835 ft
-2,838 ft
5h 50
Difficult
Departure from Samoëns (Haute-Savoie)
In the land of the Dents d'Oddaz and the Dents Blanches, visit a pretty lake nestled at the foot of the former.
The lakes of Nyon Guérin and Joux Plane via the Pointe d'Angolon
Visorando Member 
3.85 mi
+1,765 ft
-1,768 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Verchaix (Haute-Savoie)
A short circular hike, allowing you to admire the 360° panorama from Pointe d'Angolon and then enjoy the calm and beauty of the lakes of Nyon Guérin and Joux Plane.
Please note that the ridge walk may not be suitable for those who are prone to vertigo.
Pointe de Chamossiere ridge hike, Lac de Joux Plan, Les Gets
Visorando Member 
3.60 mi
+1,352 ft
-1,325 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Verchaix (Haute-Savoie)
A circular route encompassing a stunning ridge hike with views down to the glacial valley of Samoens and Sixt Fer a Cheval whilst overlooked by Mont Blanc.
On the ridges of Joux Plane to La Bourgeoise
Visorando Member 
2.59 mi
+699 ft
-673 ft
1h 50
Moderate
Departure from Verchaix (Haute-Savoie)
This hike includes some vertiginous passages on the ridges between Col de Joux Plane and La Bourgeoise, overlooking Samoëns and the Giffre valley.
The Pointe d'Angolon
Visorando Member 
5.99 mi
+2,188 ft
-2,185 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Verchaix (Haute-Savoie)
A beautiful circular route, starting right next to the Col de Joux Plane. The Pointe d’Angolon and the ridge walk leading to it offer exceptional panoramic views.
Pointe de Nyon from Joux Plane
Visorando Member 
4.98 mi
+2,146 ft
-2,152 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Verchaix (Haute-Savoie)
Starting from the Col de Joux Plane, this hike crosses the ski slopes descending from the Pointe d'Angolon (Domaine des Gets). The climb to the Pointe de Nyon offers beautiful views of the Les Gets resort and Morzine. At the summit, there is a superb view of the Haut Giffre peaks (orientation table).
Traversée du Buet
Visorando Member 
13.82 mi
+7,694 ft
-7,684 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval (Haute-Savoie)
Crossing the Buet, ascending via the Refuge de Grenairon and descending via Les Fonts. It is a long loop with a significant elevation gain and a section at an altitude of 3,000 metres. Having done this hike again in the direction of Grenairon chalet to Fonts chalets, I am repeating the description as it is much easier, shorter (approx. 9 to 10 hours), and it is easier to see the rest of the path from above when descending from Beaux Prés.
Circular from the Refuge des Fonts and the Cascade du Rouget
Visorando Member 7.02 mi
+2,126 ft
-2,139 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval (Haute-Savoie)
This route, starting from Salvagny (Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval), follows the course of the Giffre des Fonts to the Refuge des Fonts and then on to the Cascade du Rouget waterfall. The route alternates between forest paths and views of meadows. It is not uncommon to see wildlife (marmots, ibex, etc.) and colourful alpine flora.
Tête de Bostan via the Pas de la Latte
Visorando Member 
6.45 mi
+3,596 ft
-3,596 ft
6h 05
Difficult
Departure from Samoëns (Haute-Savoie)
The Tête de Bostan offers a superb panorama of the higher peaks very close to the Dents Blanches and Dents d'Oddaz. This hike offers an ascent of this summit via the original and wild Pas de la Latte route. The descent is via the more usual Col de la Golèse route.
The Col de Coux via Le Vanet
Visorando Member 
4.85 mi
+2,303 ft
-2,297 ft
4h 15
Difficult
Departure from Samoëns (Haute-Savoie)
Close to Morzine, the Vallée des Mines d'Or has remained wild and unspoilt. This varied hike through the valleys and ridges at the bottom of this valley will allow you to appreciate the tranquillity of this unspoilt natural environment. Superb views of the Dents Blanches, the Dents du Midi and the Balme plateau towards Champéry on the Swiss side.
Circular route starting from Lac des Mines d’Or
Visorando Member 2.94 mi
+896 ft
-925 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Samoëns (Haute-Savoie)
Set off to explore Lac des Mines d’Or, a magnificent mountain lake in the heart of a wild valley. On the itinerary: mountain passes, alpine pastures and coniferous forests. You can admire the spectacular Rouleau de Bostan, formed by folds in the rock.
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