Tour des Chatermes

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A beautiful, unspoilt route around Les Chatermes with panoramic views of Les Grands Moulins and the Pointe de Rognier.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.83 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 45 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Difficult
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 2,861 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 2,861 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 7,028 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 4,163 ft
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Point 3 - Col de Fort 2145m
Point 1 - Chalet de la Frèche 1,738 m

Description of the walk

Start from the Noire Combe car park.

(S/E) Head towards the Chalet de la Frèche along a steep path marked in yellow.

(1) Continue past the chalet towards the plateau.

(2) Turn right as you climb beneath the Grands Moulins towards the Col du Fort, situated at an altitude of 2,145 metres.

(3) Then head for the Col de Pré Remy.

(4) Turn right onto a sloping path leading downwards.
It is not uncommon to spot chamois in these remote valleys.

(5) Cut across a wide path and continue straight ahead, due south.
Finally, descend back to the starting point via the Forêt de Noire Combe (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 4,167 ft - Noire Combe car park
  2. 1 : mi 1.2 - alt. 5,804 ft - Chalet de la Frèche
  3. 2 : mi 1.91 - alt. 6,542 ft - Turn right at the fork towards the Col du Fort
  4. 3 : mi 2.48 - alt. 7,011 ft - Col du Fort (2145m)
  5. 4 : mi 3.29 - alt. 6,266 ft - Col de Pré Remy (1955m)
  6. 5 : mi 4.34 - alt. 4,403 ft - Crossing a wide path
  7. S/E : mi 4.83 - alt. 4,167 ft - Noire Combe car park

Notes

Bring a camera and a windbreaker.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 3 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
Rastafa35
Rastafa35

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Super Hike
No one on the trail this Sunday, 24/08/2025
Very well marked route (signs, yellow markings)
However, there are some steep climbs and descents, right from the start!
The view at the Col du Fort is simply magnificent

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Olivier73
Olivier73

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, quiet walk through two valleys full of flowers (lots of rhododendrons in the second one).
The ascent and descent are actually quite steep – it really works your legs
A lovely view from the Col du Fort; the breeze was pleasant on this sweltering day, but do remember to bring a fleece if you’re doing the walk in autumn.
However, near Lac de la Frèche, I came across a snake and some horseflies, so do be careful.

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filou0001
filou0001

Overall rating : 4 / 5

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

A lovely, quiet hike through two small, unspoilt valleys. Stunning views of Mont Blanc from the Col du Fort. The descent is very steep and requires you to brace your thighs – watch out for sore muscles the next day – and can be a bit tricky in autumn, with lots of leaves and pine cones creating a sort of ‘treadmill’ effect. Thank you

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