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Tête du Pré des Saix walks
Lakes of Vernant and Airon via the Tête du Pré des Saix
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5.34 mi
+1,680 ft
-1,667 ft
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
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.
Tête du Pré des Saix, Les Grands Vans, and Two Lakes Circular
7.48 mi
+2,215 ft
-2,224 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Arâches-la-Frasse (Haute-Savoie)
A nice walk starting and ending at the La Kédeuze cable car station. The first part of the walk quickly gains height via the wide stone ski infrastructure tracks to pass over Pré des Saix and then Les Grands Vans. After this, the walk changes as it descends the superb West ridge leading down from Les Grands Vans (this can be avoided if you don't like heights). After dropping to the Lac de Vernant, follow wooded paths around to the Chalet de l'Airon and then another wooded path back to the cable car station. Great views over to the Chaine Des Aravis, Mont Blanc and Le Fer à Cheval.
Walks near Tête du Pré des Saix
From Le Lignon to the Alfred Wills Refuge via the small pass of Anterne
3.15 mi
+2,251 ft
-190 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval (Haute-Savoie)
Beautiful climbs and pretty waterfalls, with panoramic views over the Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval valley.
From Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval to Chamonix via the Anterne and Brévent passes
11.79 mi
+6,348 ft
-3,556 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval (Haute-Savoie)
A beautiful hike through the Sixt-Passy Nature Reserve to Chamonix, climbing the Col d’Anterne and the Col du Brévent.
A very long hike that can be done in a day or over several days, staying at the Moëde Anterne or Alfred Wills mountain huts.
Sales mountain huts - Le Lignon
2.77 mi
+59 ft
-2,349 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval (Haute-Savoie)
Descend into the Gorges de Sales and pass by the foot of magnificent waterfalls.
Tour des Aiguilles Rouges : Samoëns - Refuge Moëde Anterne
13.72 mi
+5,958 ft
-1,831 ft
11h 30
Difficult
Departure from Samoëns (Haute-Savoie)
Itinéraire de la traversée des Alpes. Départ du beau village de Samoens par les anciennes gorges du Giffre pour rejoindre le Massif des Fiz en faisant la longue ascension du Col d'Anterne (royaume des marmottes). Très belle étape variée (cascades, lac, alpages et vue exceptionnelle sur le Massif du Mont Blanc et des Aiguilles Rouges).
From the Alfred Wills Refuge to Châtelet d'Ayères via Lac de Pormenaz
6.24 mi
+1,798 ft
-3,094 ft
4h 25
Difficult
Departure from Passy (Haute-Savoie) (Haute-Savoie)
A beautiful hike at the foot of the Fiz cliff. Beautiful panoramic views from the Col d'Anterne, beautiful lakes and a dizzying descent.
From the Anterne Alfred Wills Mountain Hut to Les Houches
15.17 mi
+4,701 ft
-7,336 ft
11h 05
Difficult
Departure from Passy (Haute-Savoie) (Haute-Savoie)
This fifth stage crosses the Montagne d'Anterne and, via a high-mountain route, the Aiguilles Rouges massif, offering superb views of the Mont Blanc massif. From the refuge, dominated by the famous Rochers des Fiz, the GR®5 trail climbs to the lake and then to the Col d'Anterne. From there, it descends to the Moëde Anterne Refuge and the Chalets de Moëde before skirting the rocky ridge of the Fonds de Moëde. It crosses the Diosaz at the Pont d’Arvelé to climb the slope of the Aiguilles Rouges massif, passing the ruins of the Chalets d’Arvelé before ascending to the Col du Brévent. After a short descent, it climbs again via ladders up the Brévent ridge and reaches its summit, which offers a splendid panorama of the Mont Blanc massif. The GR®5, via a very long and arduous descent, passes the Refuge de Bellachat and then, further down, the monumental statue of Christ the King, before crossing the Arve and entering Les Houches.
Refuge des Fonts - Refuge de la Vogealle
14.69 mi
+4,423 ft
-2,664 ft
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
5.04 mi
+2,484 ft
-371 ft
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
6.97 mi
+3,875 ft
-4,177 ft
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.
