Tour of Bisanne

Date of your route : Nov 04, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A magnificent walk with the first snowfall.
Stunning views: thank you.

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Date of your route : Jun 19, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

At Planay, when you leave the woods, do not take the road that goes uphill, but rather follow the sign that says "take the forest road in summer and a ski trail in winter with snow cannons on the left-hand side."
There's nothing else to say.

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Date of your route : Aug 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Done on 26 August 2024.
Please note that the road leading to the starting point is not always open, even in summer. This was the case today. You will therefore need to stop beforehand at point 1723, where there is a small car park and a picnic area.
At point 1, depending on your arrival time, there is a small alpine restaurant with a view of the valley. It is best to call ahead to make a reservation.
After point 3, "turn right onto a small, fairly steep forest path. You will then reach the Croix de Coste." There's no need to measure the 200 metres as the path is marked by a pretty sign saying "Sous la croix de Coste 1751 m."
On the day of our hike, Mt Bisanne was shrouded in clouds, so we went around it to the north to return to the starting point. The path is well marked with a sign indicating "Bucheret" at the start
Then, as we had time, we descended towards the Chalets de Bisanne, then "La Palette" and returned to the Col des Saisies.
To get back to the start, the free shuttle dropped us off where we had left our vehicle (before the start indicated on this hike).
This detour adds about an hour, but is easy as it is almost flat.

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Date of your route : Aug 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Due to the recent installation of barriers, it is impossible to drive to the top of Bisanne, so the parking symbol on the map is no longer useful.
To avoid the steep climb in direct sunlight at a place called Les Plachons, we did the tour in the opposite direction.
The elevation gain is around 450 metres

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Date of your route : Aug 11, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

Please note that the description at the start is incorrect, as is the elevation gain.
From the car park where there is a barrier, head towards the summit of Bisanne, then after about 700 metres
towards the arrival point of the Manant chairlift, turn left towards Les Pachons. Do not descend along the Bisanne road to Les Pachons, as you will then have to climb a steep slope in direct sunlight!
The total elevation gain is around 500 m because the path is not optimised and goes up and down instead of following a horizontal route. It is advisable to check with a GPS device that records the route.

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Date of your route : Jun 10, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

On this day, the gate is open and you can access the starting point directly. It is a beautiful hike, starting with a long rocky descent, then climbing between two chalets at Les Pachons. At the Coste cross, turn
turn three-quarters of the way around the antenna and avoid a first small path on the left to continue on a wider path, keeping straight ahead and leaving another path on the right 50 m further on, overlooking a small dried-up pond. Beautiful views of Mont Bisanne and a giant hammock and wooden terrace for photos and memories.
Long descent to the right of the Bisanne ski lift, with panoramic views of Les Saisies and the car park.

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Date of your route : Apr 01, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Taken in winter on 31 March with snow. Exceptional landscapes

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Date of your route : Jul 31, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Easy and pleasant hike

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Date of your route : Aug 02, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Please note that during the summer school holidays, access to the car park mentioned above is closed, so you will need to leave your car in the car park below, which adds a short climb to the route!
The hike is very pleasant, partly shaded and partly sunny, with some climbs, a few flat sections and descents, and above all magnificent views of the Aravis, part of the Bauges massif, Mont Blanc and even the Vanoise massif from the orientation table at Mont Bisanne.
Suitable for children or people who are not very experienced hikers :-)

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Date of your route : Jun 14, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello,
Lovely walk. In June, the road is not closed to cars and we arrived directly at the car park. Otherwise, there is a walking trail along the pine trees to start the walk.
Very beautiful views and no major difficulties. Clear explanations. At this time of year, there are lots of flowers

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Date of your route : Jul 31, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

An easy hike through mountain pastures, forests, mountain chalets and exceptional panoramic views.

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Date of your route : Jul 13, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike with varied views.
Before heading back down the direct route, don't forget to stop for some blueberries at the mountain restaurant
One small downside: the road is closed, so you can't get to the starting point by car.

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Date of your route : Aug 01, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful hike with superb views

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Date of your route : Aug 22, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike, especially the section between Croix de Coste and Mont Bisanne for its stunning views.
In summer, the road to the car park is closed to traffic (barrier); you have to park in the small car park just before. This means that the walk starts with a climb either on the road or on a path just beside it.
In both cases, it's quite steep and not great for starting off and warming up, in my opinion.

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Date of your route : Aug 18, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The path is well marked and follows the map, but the road to the car park is closed to traffic (barrier). Just park at the car park before the barrier and walk to the starting point.
Everything else is perfect. There are people at the summit but few on the hike. It's easy but the view is spectacular.
So, perfect.

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