Ugine walks

A beautiful and varied route alternating between woodland and roads, exploring an ancient Roman road.

A short and beautiful walk to discover the beautifully restored Fort de la Batterie. Suitable in all seasons.

Ascent of the Dent de Cons, the easternmost peak of the Bauges, offering beautiful views of the Bauges, the Bornes, the Beaufortain, Mont Blanc... The route describes a circular loop starting from Marthod, which runs partly on very steep grassy slopes and on a sometimes exposed ridge.

Cool and refreshing! That’s the key phrase to describe this walk. Even during a heatwave! In such conditions, do make sure to tackle the climb in the morning. Roughly 95 per cent of this walk is in the shade. And then there’s that footbridge, about a hundred metres long, spanning the Arly torrent. Not to mention the torrents and numerous waterfalls you’ll come across on your way to the village of Cohennoz, with its very unique eco-museum, which is well worth a visit.

Starting from the Col de l'Alpettaz, this is a walk for the whole family. Magnificent views, breathtaking vistas and, as a bonus, if the weather is not too foggy, the Mont Blanc massif. You can even buy Savoyard cheeses.

If you enjoy elevation changes, steep slopes, forests, the sound of flowing water and the somewhat wild side of nature, then this hike is for you. Located in the southernmost part of the Aravis mountain range, this route no longer poses any orientation problems, as it has recently been marked out. There are no particular technical difficulties, but some sections along the cliffs will require your full attention.

A somewhat aerial hike offering spectacular views. The passage by the lake provides an opportunity for a pleasant break. As the route includes a section of via ferrata, cables are in place during the summer season on the most difficult parts. However, it is not recommended to attempt this route in wet weather, as some sections can be slippery and falls are not permitted. The final section of this hike is reserved for experienced hikers.

A moderately difficult hike through the steep, rocky mountain pastures of Mont Charvin. From the Fontanettes car park in the commune of Le Bouchet, the climb takes you past the Chalet des Fontanettes and the Chalet de l'Aulp de Marlens, then through the valley to the Col des Porthets. From there, descend to join the path coming from Manigod and climb back up to the lake. The return journey follows the same route.

Picking daffodils below Mont Charvin.

Walk to the Col du Fer near Mont Charvin and its lake.There is little elevation gain, so it is suitable for everyone, and if there is no fog, you can enjoy a magnificent panorama.

An out and return walk to Lac du Mont Charvin. Passing through woodland, then pasture before entering the higher and more rocky terrain. Great views Mont Blanc from the ridge above the lake.

The final stage of the Tour du Beaufortain, between Molliessoulaz and Les Saisies.

Whether you do it alone or with your family, this hike will allow you to discover how people lived around 60 years ago. It is a pleasant walk through a hundred hectares of forest and small plains. Along the way, you will find barns furnished with tools from the period and numerous photos. A very interesting route that will take you back to your starting point, where a guest book awaits you.

A family hike whose route offers a first section in the forest, then panoramic views of the surrounding peaks such as Arclosan, Charvin, Hautes Bauges, Mont Blanc, and the Tamié valley.

A family hike offering a 360° panorama of the valleys and mountains surrounding Les Saisies resort (Mont Blanc, Val d'Arly, Beaufortain).

An easy circular hike that alternates between descents and ascents with magnificent views of Mont Blanc, the Beaufortain massif and the Aravis.

An autumn route along lovely forest paths, taking in the villages of Serraval and Le Bouchet-Mont-Charvin.

This route will take you from Serraval to the summit of Sulens on the ridge of Montagne de Sulens. This mountain, located between the Aravis and Bornes ranges, offers extraordinary views of both, as well as much of the Bauges Massif. Two orientation tables at the summit provide hikers with information on the names of the many peaks visible in the surrounding area. Half of this hike takes place in the forest.

A classic route in the area, offering a 360° panorama between the Aravis and Les Saisies. Beautiful views over the Val d’Arly, the ski areas of Les Saisies, Praz-sur-Arly and even Megève. The return route runs along the foot of the Aravis massif, through fairly wild scenery.

Short, easy hike with beautiful panoramic views of the Aravis and Mont Blanc. Lac du Mont Lachat at the summit, very pleasant with picnic tables.

A lovely, peaceful route to rediscover the old Beaufort road, with beautiful views of Albertville.

Mont Charvin is the southernmost peak of the Aravis range. The hike described is quite long and demanding. From the Pas de l’Ours onwards, there is a stunning panorama. The full 360° view takes in the entire Mont Blanc massif, the Chablais, the Oisans and as far as the Vanoise, and even further towards the Gran Paradiso. The summit is hard-earned but well worth the effort. This hike is not recommended for those who are afraid of heights. ⚠️ A user wrote: > For your information, the via ferrata is ‘open’ from 30 June to 15 October. Outside these dates, the cables are taken down. This was the case on that particular day (17 June).

This hike will introduce you to the flora and fauna of the Alps. Depending on the time of year, you can meet the inhabitants of these mountains and taste their delicious cheeses.

Explore the Tamié valley and the famous Seythenex bridge in a peaceful, bucolic setting.

La Belle Étoile is a very popular destination for walkers and trail runners, with most people setting off from the “Les Teppes” car park at a place called La Ramaz. The route I’m suggesting, however, is much less well-trodden. You may not come across a single person for three-quarters of this route, which runs largely through woodland. On the higher ground, you’ll need to use your hands for certain sections.

If you love the mountains and beautiful places, and you're not afraid of a little effort, then set off on this walk to discover Fort du Mont and admire the views on the way up and the large pine forests on the way down.

A hike to the Croix Cartier which involves some technical sections and offers magnificent views (in good weather), particularly of the Etale and Mont Blanc massifs. This hike requires a good sense of direction.

A short, shaded and pleasant family trail, allowing you to discover the Les Saisies peat bog, classified as a nature reserve, as well as rare and protected species, including carnivorous plants. ⚠️ 17/07/2025: Route modified.

A lovely hike with magnificent views of Mont Blanc

At the southernmost tip of the Tournette massif, a balcony crossing leads to the impressive Roc de Viuz promontory. This large, steep slope, clearly visible from the road, is well worth a visit.

A classic hike, on a path that is mostly quite steep but generally well-marked.

A lovely climb starting from Albertville, passing through the medieval town of Conflans and pretty mountain hamlets with views of the Tarentaise Valley, before reaching the Refuge du Soplat des Stream. The refuge is ideally located near the Tour du Beaufortain with a beautiful view of Albertville and the Olympic Park. Hike to be done from May to November: avalanche risk in winter above 1,100 metres.

Starting from Faverges, a varied, easy circular route offering beautiful views of the surrounding mountains (Bornes, Aravis, Dent de Cons, La Sambuy...).

Stage 1 of the Tour du Beaufortain, connecting Les Saisies resort to the Roselette chalet.

The Beaufortain, between Albertville and Bourg-Saint-Maurice, offers a 7-day tour that will take you on a journey through a landscape reminiscent of Switzerland.

Les Saisies resort is a good starting point for enjoyable snowshoe hikes. This hike takes you away from the resort and its ski lifts to an alpine pasture environment facing Mont Blanc. It is quite long, but the elevation changes are very reasonable.

A beautiful circular route above the medieval town of Conflans with lovely panoramic views of the Combe de Savoie.

La Croix Cartier is a very pleasant hike for families, offering magnificent 360° views.

A wide loop around the hamlet of Chaucisse, allowing you to visit three summits by combining routes that can each be done as a shorter hike. The views along the way are magnificent, with the Aravis, Beaufortain and Mont Blanc in front of us.

The summit of Le Treu is beautifully situated and offers magnificent panoramic views of the Aravis mountains, the Arly valley, the surrounding massifs and, of course, Mont Blanc. This is a wild hike, mainly on trails.

An easy snowshoe hike that takes you around the heights of Chaucisse with beautiful views of Mont Blanc.

This beautiful walk offers, at both the Croix Stata and the Croix Cartier, a superb panoramic view of the Aravis range to the west and the Mont Blanc range to the east. The route passes through an area where there is a risk of avalanches. (It is essential to check the stability of the snowpack and the risk of avalanches before setting off.)

This is a round-trip hike through meadows and woods. The last part descends steeply to the wooden bridge over the Nant Rouge. This section can be quite slippery in wet weather. ⚠️Recommended for experienced hikers due to its dangerous nature (steep and very slippery sections).

Forest walk starting from the village with a splendid panorama of the Aravis mountain range. For this circular in the woods, park in the car park of the Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe Tourist Office.

A family-friendly trail offering the chance to explore the village of Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe, its church and its bulbous bell tower – the village’s emblem – as well as the old farms of Le Cheloup.

This circular walk will take you through the steep-sided wooded valley beneath the Aiguille de Manigod. It then brings you up into pastures before making the steep ascent to Sur le Freu and the more gentle ascent to the top of Orsiere via la Riondaz. The descent takes you back through pastures before heading back down through the forest to the start. Great views towards Manigod and the mountains behind Annecy, Mont Charvin.

From the hamlet of La Gutary in Manigod, I suggest a beautiful loop trail on one of the foothills of the Aravis massif. The route starts with a climb up the Fier valley with a few steep sections, then joins the Passage du Freu, which requires a little care. It then continues through alpine pastures, passing the Pointe d'Orsière.

This hike provides access to a panoramic summit without too much difficulty. The trail winds its way through forest and pastures that are full of flowers in spring. At the summit, there is a 360° view of La Tournette, Sulens, Bargy, Aravis (l'Étale), etc. A beautiful, well-marked hike, suitable for families, even if the start is a little steep.

Une sortie sportive en forêt avec de magnifiques points de vue sur la vallée.

A magnificent hike to the summit of the Montagne de Sulens. The scenery is varied, passing through mountain pastures and woodland. Exceptional views of Mont Charvin, then on the other side of the Tournette des Aravis massif. Please note: the ascent of Montagne de Sulens via the Col de la Botte and the descent via the Chemin du Facteur mean this route is only suitable for experienced hikers.

Un itinéraire assez facile, mais qui offre une jolie vue arrivé au sommet, avec une table d'orientation.

This is a snowshoe hike that climbs almost continuously on the way up. The route is also popular with ski tourers. Panoramic view of the Mont Blanc range. There are no specific markings for snowshoeing.

This is an unusual route to the summit of Sulens, which takes you up the steep grassy face of the east slope. This trail is not "yet" marked on IGN maps... but is clearly visible on IGN Satellite. A good reason to use it before it becomes too well-travelled... At the summit: panoramic view of the Aravis mountain range, the Mont Blanc massif...

An easy hike on a wide track offering beautiful views of the Manigod valley and then the Bouchet valley. It allows you to walk around the Montagne de Sulens without much difficulty and offers breathtaking landscapes in autumn when the trees are ablaze with colour.

A somewhat challenging, woodland route with magnificent views over the valley.

From the summit of Belle Étoile, you will be treated to breathtaking views. Following a path that runs almost entirely through the woods, you will reach the Croix de Périllet and then, after a steep section, the Croix du Sommet de Belle Étoile. On one side, you will overlook Mercury and the Olympic city of Albertville (1992 Winter Olympics) and on the other, the Tamié valley and its Cistercian-Trappist monastery. In the distance, you can see Lake Annecy, Mont Blanc and Mont Granier.

This circular starts in Mercury and climbs up to the small pass of Tamié, then continues to Notre-Dame de Tamié Abbey. It continues via the small pass of Tamié before descending towards Plancherine and returning to Mercury .

This grassy peak does not present any technical difficulties. From the summit, there is a beautiful view of the Aravis and the Bouchet valley. This is an ideal hike for a family outing and is easily accessible in winter with snowshoes.

A very lovely hike on the border between Savoie and Haute-Savoie, on the iconic peaks of Albertville: the beautiful Étoile and the Négresse. In the background, the Bauges massif, the Beaufortain, the Lauzière, Mont Blanc and Lake Annecy. A hike best undertaken in dry weather, featuring exposed sections equipped with ladders and handrails.

A little-known route in the mid-mountains, ideal for enjoying the cool summer air with a stop at the Refuge du Soplat des Nants and its plateau, perfect for a family picnic.Route only accessible from May to October.

Allez  découvrir le Refuge du Soplat des Nants par le sentier historique peu fréquenté non représenté sur les cartes qui évite en grande partie la piste carrossable et vous permet de rejoindre le Chalet du Soplat des Nants en trois heures.À faire de mai à novembre pour éviter les risques d’avalanches.

Une belle randonnée, assez sportive, avec un cheminement en forêt avec tout le long de la randonnée de magnifiques points de vue sur la vallée, des traversées de petit hameaux, des chalets perdus au milieu des bois et arrivée au point culminant qui est le Fort du Mont .

A challenging hike above Mercury through the undergrowth to discover the balconies of Tamié.

A hike that will allow you to discover the Savoyard countryside and step back a few centuries with the Gallo-Roman ruins in the village of Gilly. The church and the castle are well worth a visit.

A lovely circular route to reach a summit with 360° panoramic views. A climb through the forest to reach the refuge, then a short ridge. A cool descent along the torrent will take you back to the abbey, which you can visit or buy some of the famous cheese!

The Val de Tamié site is remarkable for its Cistercian abbey nestled on the side of Tête Noire and its former military fort. The hike takes place in the valley. It starts from the abbey car park, with a steep climb, a walk downhill through the woods, a visit to the Fort de Tamié, a magnificent view of Mont Blanc at the Collet de Tamié, then the descent to the Moulin de Tamié.

A very short family hike and a visit to Fort de Tamié. Within the fort's grounds, there are tree-top adventure courses, games for children and walks for all, not to mention superb views of Albertville. Rather than taking the car to the fort, it is very pleasant to walk there.

I suggest a good hike, partly circular, starting from Les Clefs and heading to La Tournette through areas that are not too busy.There are no major technical difficulties along the route: at most, there are a few slippery sections in places and access to the summit of La Tournette via a few ladders and cables

Magnificent ridge walk between Mont d'Orisan and Grand Roc. On one side are Les Bauges and its highest peak, Arcalod (2,217 m), and on the other is the Mont Blanc massif, passing through Beaufortain, Vanoise, La Lauzière, Belledonne and on to the Aiguilles d'Arves. A very beautiful hike.

Another long stage between the Chalet des Arolles and the hilltop village of Molliessoulaz.