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Source des Aravis (La Giettaz) walks
Croix des Frettes and Croix de Fer
Visorando Member
5.20 mi
+1,184 ft
-1,184 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from La Giettaz (Savoie)
A route running along a ridge offering lovely views of the Aravis range, the Giettaz and the Arrondine valley, all set against the backdrop of Mont Blanc.
Warning! The path is closed until further notice between the (5) and the (6) by municipal order due to rockfalls that occurred on 17 July 2026 and a significant risk of further rockfalls.
Easy Walks near Source des Aravis (La Giettaz)
Aiguille des Calvaires and Combe de Borderan
4.54 mi
+1,762 ft
-2,923 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from La Clusaz (Haute-Savoie)
A great pointy summit with a cross on top and good views followed by a descent of Borderan Combe. This could easily be done in reverse and/or without the use of the cable cars.
From Chaucisse to the Col des Aravis via the Chalet du Curé
9.45 mi
+2,146 ft
-1,463 ft
5 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Nicolas-la-Chapelle (Savoie) (Savoie)
Starting from the hamlet of Chaucisse, this walk, with Mont Blanc as a backdrop, takes you into a magnificent landscape at the foot of the Étalle, then past the well-known Chalet du Curé, before descending gently towards the Col des Aravis.
Col des Annes
7.55 mi
+2,178 ft
-2,300 ft
6 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Le Grand-Bornand (Haute-Savoie)
A breathtaking view of the Aravis, with a variety of vantage points.
Gouille des Fours - Col des Annes via Lac de Tardevant
8.45 mi
+3,120 ft
-4,147 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Sallanches (Haute-Savoie)
From Gouille des Fours, head towards Lac de Tardevant via the Grande Forclaz and Ambrevetta passes, then return via alpine pastures and forests to La Pointe and Col des Annes.
The Col de la Forclaz from Entremont to Le Petit Bornand
7.27 mi
+3,100 ft
-3,707 ft
6h 05
Difficult
Departure from Entremont (Haute-Savoie)
In the commune of Glières-Val-de-Borne, in the Bargy massif, Lac de Lessy is a true gem at the foot of the Pic de Jalouvre. The walk takes you through forests and mountain pastures. It features a short rocky section. The start from La Joux and the return via Montagne de Paradis and Cocogne are what make this walk unique. You pass the two-hundred-year-old hamlet of Les Chalets de Mayse. The Chalet de Lessy is nestled on the lakeside after the Col de la Forclaz.
Col des Annes - Gouille des Fours via the Col des Verts
5.47 mi
+3,383 ft
-2,349 ft
5h 30
Difficult
Departure from Le Grand-Bornand (Haute-Savoie)
Depart from the Col des Annes, pass by the Refuge de la Pointe Percée, then by the Col des Verts. Camp at the Gouille des Fours, where ibex have made their home, with a magnificent view of Mont Blanc.
Les Saisies - Roselette Chalet
10.55 mi
+2,303 ft
-1,647 ft
6h 50
Moderate
Departure from Hauteluce (Savoie)
Stage 1 of the Tour du Beaufortain, connecting Les Saisies resort to the Roselette chalet.
From Le Reposoir to the Refuge du Doran via the Pointe d’Areu
6.19 mi
+4,383 ft
-3,077 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Le Reposoir (Haute-Savoie)
Set off from Le Reposoir and spend the night at the Refuge du Doran, passing via the Pointe d’Areu (des Arbennes).
