Tour de l’Arcalod

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A two-day route around the Pointe d’Arcalod, the highest point in the Bauges, passing through unspoilt wilderness, valleys and rivers. The suggested route mainly follows the GR® de Pays Tour de l’Arcalod, marked in yellow and red. Spectacular views of the mountains and Lake Annecy. This wild and little-used route is mainly situated within a Regulated Sensitive Area.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 18.64 mi
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    Average duration: 2 days 
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    Difficulty: Difficult
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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 6,283 ft
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    Descent: - 6,293 ft
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    Highest point: 5,722 ft
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    Lowest point: 2,546 ft

Stages of the route

This route needs several days, find the details below:

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    Parking Nant Fourchu - Chalets de l'Eau Froide

    ↔8.13 mi ↗4,140 ft ↘2,103 ft
    Premier jour d'un Itinéraire en 2 jours autours de la pointe d'Arcalod, point culminant des Bauges, traversant des zones sauvages, vallon et rivière.L'itinéraire proposé suit principalement le GR® de Pays Tour de l'Arcalod, balisé Jaune Rouge. Vues spectaculaires sur les montagnes et le lac d'Annecy. Ce tour sauvage et peu fréquenté se situe principalement dans une zone sensible réglementée.Le terrain est bon et ne pose aucune difficulté
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    Chalets de l'Eau Froide - Parking de Nant Fourchu

    ↔10.52 mi ↗2,142 ft ↘4,190 ft
    Deuxième jour d'un itinéraire en 2 jours autours de la pointe d'Arcalod, point culminant des Bauges, traversant des zones sauvages, vallon et rivière. L'itinéraire proposé suit principalement le GR® de Pays Tour de l'Arcalod, balisé Jaune Rouge. Vues spectaculaires sur les montagnes et le lac d'Annecy. Ce tour sauvage et peu fréquenté se situe principalement dans une zone sensible réglementée.Le terrain est bon et ne pose pas de difficulté particulière.
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Notes

Shelters and springs are dotted along the trail.

Stay on the marked paths.

This route passes through multiple protected areas, which may be subject to special regulations:

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Other walks in the area

Walking Pointe d'Arcalod via the Chalets d'Orgeval

Visorando Member
Pointe d'Arcalod par les Chalets d'Orgeval
↔7.21 mi ↗+3,999 ft ↘-3,999 ft ◔6 hrs ▲Very difficult
⚑Departure from École (Savoie)
A beautiful, aerial and technical hike to climb to the highest point of the Bauges Massif (2,217 m). Magnificent 360° panorama of the entire Bauges Massif and Mont Blanc. Note on difficulty: following feedback from hikers, this hike has been classified as Very Difficult because the ascent and descent of the peak are quite technical.

Walking Pointe de Chaurionde

Visorando Member
Pointe de Chaurionde
↔8.83 mi ↗+4,094 ft ↘-4,072 ft ◔7h 35 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from École (Savoie)
This hike will take you to the Pointe de Chaurionde via the Col du Haut du Four and the south-west ridge. Don't miss the chamois that inhabit the slopes. At the summit, you can admire Lake Annecy and Mont Blanc. You will cross the Vallon d'Orgeval (the valley of bears), which has now become a peaceful valley home to Tarine and Abondance cows and marmots.In June, the flora is magnificent and varied. Chaurionde means "round summit". (6) Access to the summit (or descent) via the Chalet de Coutarse is now prohibited (ZR zone of the PNR).

Walking Mont de la Coche and Tré le Mollard

Visorando Member
Mont de la Coche et Tré le Mollard
↔7.17 mi ↗+3,409 ft ↘-3,389 ft ◔6h 15 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from École (Savoie)
This beautiful, wild circular hike starting from the Nant du Fourchu car park takes you to two peaks over 2,000 m in the Bauges massif in just a few kilometres, and can be completed with a climb to Pointe d'Arcalod. You may even see some marmots!

Walking The Col d'Orgeval

Visorando Member
Le Col d'Orgeval
↔6.19 mi ↗+2,448 ft ↘-2,448 ft ◔5h 00 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from École (Savoie)
The Col d'Orgeval is located on theGRP® trail in the Massif des Bauges. More than the pass or the chalets, it is the superb Orgeval valley with its gentle slopes that will remain in hikers' memories. The mountain pasture is owned by the same family, who graze a pretty herd of heifers there.

Walking Pointe de la Fougère

Visorando Member
Pointe de la Fougère
↔6.37 mi ↗+3,248 ft ↘-3,248 ft ◔5h 45 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from École (Savoie)
Pointe de la Fougère is not the most popular of the Beaujus peaks. This hike retains a wild character; it is not uncommon to see animals on the ascent. Beautiful panoramic views of the nearby peaks and beyond.

Walking Combe Fort and Pointe de la Fougère

Visorando Member
Combe Fort et Pointe de la Fougère
↔5.96 mi ↗+2,838 ft ↘-2,841 ft ◔5h 15 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Jarsy (Savoie)
A hike through a wild area in the heart of the Bauges Massif, offering magnificent views of Pécloz, Arcalod and Orgeval. From Pointe de la Fougère, you can see the Isère Valley, the Beaufortain and Mont Blanc. Chamois and mouflons are abundant in this area.

Walking Arcalod-Mont de la Coche circular from Bellevaux

Visorando Member
Boucle Arcalod-Mont de la Coche depuis Bellevaux
↔10.29 mi ↗+5,381 ft ↘-5,364 ft ◔8 hrs ▲Very difficult
⚑Departure from École (Savoie)
This is a beautiful circular that allows you to see three sides of Arcalod, climb to the summit via Orgeval and descend via a wilder route. It is a demanding but magnificent hike in good weather. Please note that access to the Pointe d'Arcalod is not recommended with children or in wet weather.

Walking Circular route via Mont Pécloz, Mont d'Arménaz and Pointe de la Fougère

Visorando Member
Boucle par le Mont Pécloz, le Mont d'Arménaz et la Pointe de la Fougère
↔9.19 mi ↗+5,118 ft ↘-5,098 ft ◔7 hrs ▲Very difficult
⚑Departure from École (Savoie)
I recommend a lovely circular hike via Mont Pécloz, Mont d’Arménaz and Pointe de la Fougère. Warning! Some sections are tricky, particularly the descent from Mont Pécloz towards Col d'Armène and the ridge between Mont d'Armenaz and Pointe de la Fougère See the practical information section.

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