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Tête du Pré des Saix walks
Lakes of Vernant and Airon via the Tête du Pré des Saix
Visorando member 
8.59 km
+512 m
-508 m
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Arâches-la-Frasse (Haute-Savoie)
A beautiful hike near Les Carroz d'Arâches. Between forest and mountain pastures, it first leads to the shores of Lac de Vernant, located between Tête du Pré des Saix, on the Les Carroz d'Arâches and Samoëns side, and Grands Vans on the Flaine side.
The ascent then leads to the Col de Vernant with a distant view of the Cirque du Fer à Cheval, then to the Tête du Pré des Saix itself, which offers a remarkable panorama of Mont Blanc and its massif, as well as the other surrounding massifs.
The descent finally ends at Lac de l'Airon, the last stage before the finish.
Tête du Pré des Saix and Chalet de l'Airon from Plateaux des Saix
Visorando member 
13.18 km
+743 m
-736 m
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.
Walks near Tête du Pré des Saix
Refuge des Fonts - Refuge de la Vogealle
Visorando member 
23.64 km
+1,348 m
-812 m
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval (Haute-Savoie)
A lovely hike in the Cirque du Fer à Cheval with its remarkable waterfalls, a stop at the Bout du Monde, with a balcony path through the forest to reach the Chalet du Boret, and a steady climb to reach the Refuge de la Vogealle perched on a pretty plateau.
Important note: this route requires a taxi shuttle from the Cascade du Rouget to the Cirque du Fer à Cheval (14 km) to reduce the walking distance.
Plaine Joux - Refuge de Moëde Anterne via Lac de Pormenaz
Visorando member 8.11 km
+757 m
-113 m
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Passy (Haute-Savoie) (Haute-Savoie)
The first stage of a two-day excursion to Lac d'Anterne, this day allows us to reach the Refuge du Col d'Anterne via Les Argentières and Lac de Pormenaz.
Le Dérochoir
Visorando member 
11.23 km
+1,181 m
-1,273 m
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Passy (Haute-Savoie) (Haute-Savoie)
An extraordinary hike that almost forms a loop, starting from the Châtelet car park; a complete change of scenery guaranteed in an exceptional environment (Passy and Sixt nature reserves; Platé desert). You will need two vehicles.
Refuges Moëde Anterne - Pierre à Bérard via le Buet
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14.51 km
+1,341 m
-1,417 m
8h 00
Difficult
Departure from Passy (Haute-Savoie) (Haute-Savoie)
Second stage of the Tour des Aiguilles Rouges.
This second stage follows the itinerary of the Mont Blanc GRP®. Hike through the Passy Reserve to the Col de Salenton. It's optional to climb the Mont Blanc des Dames: le Buet. Descent through the Vallon de Bérard nature reserve to the mountain hut.
Moëde Anterne refuge - Col and Lac d'Anterne - Lac Vert - Plaine Joux
Visorando member 11.70 km
+523 m
-1,169 m
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Passy (Haute-Savoie) (Haute-Savoie)
From the Moëde Anterne refuge where you will have spent the night, there is a beautiful climb to the Col d'Anterne, facing Mont Blanc, then a return trip to Lac d'Anterne. The descent from the pass is via the 4X4 track to spare your joints.
Tour des Aiguilles Rouges: Servoz - Refuge Moede Anterne
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8.34 km
+1,143 m
-132 m
5h 40
Difficult
Departure from Servoz (Haute-Savoie)
First stage of the Aiguilles Rouges tour.
This stage begins with a forest climb with views of Mont Blanc and the Bossons glacier. Continuing with a panoramic hike over the Passy reserve, we pass Lac de Pormenaz and arrive at Refuge de Moëde Anterne which overlooks the Mont Blanc mountain range.
Tour des Aiguilles Rouges : Refuge Pierre à Bérard - Refuge Flégère
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14.29 km
+812 m
-869 m
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Vallorcine (Haute-Savoie)
Third stage of the Tour des Aiguilles Rouges.
This stage is on the GRP® Tour du Pays du Mont Blanc itinerary. Descend through the Vallon de Bérard nature reserve with its waterfall to the Col des Montets, then climb back up to the Refuge de la Flègère to take in the panoramic view of the Mont Blanc mountain range and its glaciers.
Refuge de la Pierre à Bérard - Refuge des Fonts
Visorando member 
18.09 km
+1,075 m
-1,625 m
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Vallorcine (Haute-Savoie)
A lovely hike passing through the Col de Salenton, descend to take the balcony path through the mountain pastures of the Vallée de la Diosaz. Continue on to the Refuge de Moede-Anterne, then the Col d'Anterne and descend to the magnificent Lac d'Anterne. Then reach the Refuge des Fonts via a pretty path passing through the Petit Col d'Anterne.
⚠️ This route crosses the Aiguilles Rouges nature reserve. Please respect the regulations in force. See practical information.
Vogealle Refuge - Bonavau Inn
Visorando member 
12.04 km
+1,040 m
-1,393 m
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval (Haute-Savoie)
Straddling the French-Swiss border, between Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval and Champéry, this marked trail takes you between alpine pastures and high mountains. The Dents Blanche pass is remarkable for its geology, with its tightly folded limestone layers. A steep descent down a rocky chimney (with cables) takes you to the Col de Bostan, on the French-Swiss border. The Pas de la Bide, a tricky passage with its famous letterbox, leads to the Brame mountain pastures and the Auberge de Bonavau.
Col des Annes - Gouille des Fours via the Col des Verts
Visorando member 8.80 km
+1,031 m
-716 m
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.