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Pointe de Chamossiere ridge hike, Lac de Joux Plan, Les Gets
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5.79km 
+393m 
-386m 
2h45
Moderate 
Starting point in Verchaix - 74 - Haute-Savoie A circular route encompassing a stunning ridge hike with views down to the glacial valley of Samoens and Sixt Fer a Cheval whilst overlooked by Mont Blanc.
10.59km
+1077m
-1077m
6h05
Difficult
Starting point in Montriond - 74 - Haute-Savoie A there and back hike up to Roc de Taveneuse with views across to Abondance. This hike offers a challenging initial forest climb (hard relentless cardio but no rock climbs or cables/supports) but then opens up to mountain pastures with full panoramic shot of Mont Blanc (on a clear day). A further climb brings you to Roc de Tavaneuse with 360 views.
8.9km
+633m
-633m
4h20
Moderate
Starting point in Le Grand-Bornand - 74 - Haute-Savoie A circular walk to the Gramusset Refuge through great limestone scenery.
Lac de Peyre
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5.18km
+488m
-484m
2h50
Moderate
Starting point in Le Reposoir - 74 - Haute-Savoie A short uphill walk from the Col de la Colombiere to the lake and back. Nice scenery but can be popular.
8.77km
+493m
-483m
3h55
Moderate
Starting point in Le Reposoir - 74 - Haute-Savoie A lovely walk through great scenery which changes at different points of the walks. Good views and very quiet.
Note this is not marked with the usual yellow signposts so you will need to refer to your IGN map. There are some hand-painted signs and arrows to help guide you. This walk also passes through the upland pasture with grazing sheep and the livestock is protected by dogs. Make sure you have read the information and know-how to pass flocks in a safe manner. A photo re info is attached,
6.2km
+624m
-624m
3h35
Difficult
Starting point in Le Biot - 74 - Haute-Savoie Starting in the abandoned ski resort of Drouzin le Mont in Col du Corbier, this is a moderate mountain climb winding through a forest section & alpine meadows before concluding with a short but challenging craggy rock face. The summit is sheltered by large rocks offering 360 stunning views of Lac Leman to the North and Mont Blanc to the South. It is not for the faint hearted, solo inexperienced or novice if a vertical rock scramble is not your thing, but the rest of hike is far more moderate.
Refuge de la Bombardellaz circular
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10.26km
+748m
-747m
5h05
Moderate
Starting point in Le Grand-Bornand - 74 - Haute-Savoie A circular walk, at first uphill through woodland where the shade can be a relief, then over open mountain pastures to Le Planet before returning downhill to the start.
Aiguille Verte and Lac de Lessy circular walk
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12.66km
+1068m
-1074m
6h40
Moderate
Starting point in Le Grand-Bornand - 74 - Haute-Savoie A circular walk starting and finishing at the ski resort of Chinaillon; between Le Grand-Bornand and the Col de la Colombiere. A varied and interesting walk with great scenery, wildlife and options to take in Roc des Tours.
Trou de la Mouche
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8.85km
+1048m
-1046m
5h30
Very difficult
Starting point in La Clusaz - 74 - Haute-Savoie A steep walk to a natural rock arch, the Trou de la Mouche (Fly Hole). The section up to the Trou is steep and loose in places, the initial descent is also steep but soon eases off. This route, although shown on IGN maps, is not marked with paint flashes. Signposts at the start of the route make this clear so make sure you have a map and compass.
The walk is best done in the direction described, and best done a clear, dry day.
12.97km
+1146m
-1143m
7h00
Difficult
Starting point in La Clusaz - 74 - Haute-Savoie A great walk for the family. You can choose between going to the lake and back or going right up to the top. The latter is easier than it looks and is actually less steep than the ascent to the lake.You will be rewarded with magnificent views.
Tête de Chalin
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12.66km
+1128m
-1123m
6h50
Difficult
Starting point in Monthey - Valais An uphill hike taking you to the foot of the Eastern Peak (Cime de l'Est), eastern peninsular of "les Dents du Midi", with mind-blowing mountain view points and a panoramic view extending towards the Vaudois Alps. A challenging itinerary with a short aerial path through ridges.
7th stage of the TMB Tour du Mont Blanc
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14.13km
+1030m
-1201m
7h00
Moderate
Starting point in Trient - Valais 7th stage of the TMB: from Forclaz pass to Montroc
Traverse of Mont Joly and Aiguille Croche
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14.06km
+955m
-903m
6h45
Moderate
Starting point in Saint-Gervais-les-Bains - 74 - Haute-Savoie A good ridge walk starting from the Bettex telecabin station at Mont d'Arbois and finishing at Le Signal telecabin station above Les-Contamines-Montjoie.
La Clusaz - Village tour
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3.69km
+209m
-218m
1h40
Easy
Starting point in La Clusaz - 74 - Haute-Savoie Short, easy route to discover the beautiful village of La Clusaz from different perspectives.
Follow the signs for the “Tour du Village".
Plateau des Glières
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5.62km
+52m
-51m
1h45
Easy
Starting point in Le Petit-Bornand-les-Glières - 74 - Haute-Savoie A short and easy walk around the informative trail about the formation of marshland and the different fauna and flora found there, followed by a visit to the monument erected to the resistance fighters who were based at the Plateau des Glieres in the latter part of WWII. The way back follows part of the historic trail and passes the place where equipment drops were housed and the site of the infirmary.
Aiguille des Calvaires and Combe de Borderan
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7.3km
+571m
-932m
3h45
Moderate
Starting point in La Clusaz - 74 - Haute-Savoie A great pointy summit with a cross on top and good views followed by a descent of Borderan Combe. This could easily be done in reverse and/or without the use of the cable cars.
Le Grammont
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12.02km
+1226m
-1219m
6h55
Difficult
Starting point in Vouvry - Valais Passing through Tanay preserved site, and its lake, you'll climb to the summit offering a unique view point over Lac Léman and a panoramic view over the surrounding mountains.
A busy hiking trail with steep slopes but without any technical difficulty.
N.B. The calculated height difference is over estimated, it's actually closer to 1000 metres.
La Grande Jumelle
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12.9km
+1168m
-1168m
7h00
Difficult
Starting point in Vouvry - Valais A not too busy hike up to a summit offering a vast panoramic view. A relatively challenging route with some aerial passages requesting a certain sense of itinerary at times. The beginning of the hikes passes through Tanay site and its lake.
Circular walk to refuge de Tré la Tete
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13.65km
+838m
-838m
6h20
Moderate
Starting point in Les Contamines-Montjoie - 74 - Haute-Savoie A circular walk from Les Contamines Montjoie up to the Refuge de tré la Tete and views of the Tré la Tete glacier, then descending to Combe Noire to the waterfalls before returning past the pretty chapel of Notre Dame de la Gorge.
Snowshoes on the Glières Plateau
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10.06km
+334m
-342m
4 hrs
Easy
Starting point in Thorens-Glières - 74 - Haute-Savoie Snowshoe circuit on the vast Glières Plateau.
Besides the historical aspect, the Glières Plateau is interesting to visit because the mountains that surround it are strong points of reference.
The Croix du Colomban from the Col de la Croix Fry
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8.46km
+329m
-326m
5 hrs
Moderate
Starting point in Manigod - 74 - Haute-Savoie A very beautiful hike on snowshoes which takes you through completely wild areas covered in pure white snow.
Lacs Jovet out and return
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18.03km
+1043m
-1043m
8h10
Moderate
Starting point in Les Contamines-Montjoie - 74 - Haute-Savoie From Les Contamines-Montjoie; an out and return walk to the Lacs Jovet, joining and following the Tour du Mont Blanc trail for most of the way. There are more challenging alternatives to this walk to make it longer, more circular or technically harder; these are described in the useful information section.
Summit of Orsiere from la Gutary. A circular walk
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9.98km
+847m
-840m
5h15
Moderate
Starting point in Manigod - 74 - Haute-Savoie 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.
Tour d'AÏ
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9.73km
+856m
-854m
5h15
Difficult
Starting point in Leysin - Vaud The Tours d'Aï and Mayen are twin peaks visible from afar. The Tour d'AÏ is slightly higher than its neighbour, and also visited more frequently. It's a progressive climb which offers an aerial tour at the very end. Amazing views of Lac Léman, le Chablais, les Dents du Midi and the Mont Blanc massif from the summit.
Tour de Mayen
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13km
+851m
-849m
6h10
Difficult
Starting point in Leysin - Vaud The Tours d'Aï and Mayen are twin peaks visible from afar. The Tour de Mayen is slightly lower than its neighbour, not as busy and provides a more wilderness setting. The climb is progressive with two stages, the Chalets de Mayen and Segray Lake. Just beneath the summit, a very clear view of Lac Léman, les Diablerets, le Chablais, les dents du Midi and the Mont Blanc Massif.
Lac du Mont Charvin
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9.84km
+837m
-828m
5h10
Moderate
Starting point in Le Bouchet - 74 - Haute-Savoie 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.
