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Verchaix walks
Jacquicourt Chapel
Visorando Member
6.28 mi
+2,333 ft
-2,333 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Verchaix (Haute-Savoie)
A lovely walk through the woods to the Chapel of Jacquicourt.
For experienced walkers (fairly steep climb).
La Bourgeoise
3.24 mi
+1,585 ft
-1,585 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Samoëns (Haute-Savoie)
This is a fairly short walk with no real difficulty. There are beautiful views for much of the route and the scenery at the top is superb.
Between Samoëns and Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval, going up the Giffre torrent
8.85 mi
+1,070 ft
-1,060 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Samoëns (Haute-Savoie)
After climbing up the Giffre torrent, cross the impressive footbridge over the Tines Gorges. Head to the hamlet of Le Mont and its small chapel to return to Samoëns, passing through picturesque villages.
Le Giffre, Gorges des Tines and Sixt Fer a Cheval from Samoens
9.44 mi
+1,480 ft
-1,480 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Samoëns (Haute-Savoie)
Apart from the first hill at the start this is a mainly flat and low level walk from Samoens to Sixt Fer a Cheval and back taking in the Gorges des Tines. It is a pleasant walk with a lot to see and do.
Pointe de Nyon from Joux Plane
4.98 mi
+2,146 ft
-2,152 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Verchaix (Haute-Savoie)
Starting from the Col de Joux Plane, this hike crosses the ski slopes descending from the Pointe d'Angolon (Domaine des Gets). The climb to the Pointe de Nyon offers beautiful views of the Les Gets resort and Morzine. At the summit, there is a superb view of the Haut Giffre peaks (orientation table).
The Croix des 7 frères from Agy
Association / Club / Walk leader11.80 mi
+2,697 ft
-2,687 ft
7h 45
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Sigismond (Haute-Savoie) (Haute-Savoie)
A lovely route starting from the Agy plateau, through mountain pastures and forests, with views of the Giffre mountains on one side and the Aravis on the other.
Pointe de Chamossiere ridge hike, Lac de Joux Plan, Les Gets
3.60 mi
+1,352 ft
-1,325 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Verchaix (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.
The lakes of Nyon Guérin and Joux Plane via the Pointe d'Angolon
3.85 mi
+1,765 ft
-1,768 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Verchaix (Haute-Savoie)
A short circular hike, allowing you to admire the 360° panorama from Pointe d'Angolon and then enjoy the calm and beauty of the lakes of Nyon Guérin and Joux Plane.
Please note that the ridge walk may not be suitable for those who are prone to vertigo.
The Pointe d'Angolon
5.99 mi
+2,188 ft
-2,185 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Verchaix (Haute-Savoie)
A beautiful circular route, starting right next to the Col de Joux Plane. The Pointe d’Angolon and the ridge walk leading to it offer exceptional panoramic views.
On the ridges of Joux Plane to La Bourgeoise
2.59 mi
+699 ft
-673 ft
1h 50
Moderate
Departure from Verchaix (Haute-Savoie)
This hike includes some vertiginous passages on the ridges between Col de Joux Plane and La Bourgeoise, overlooking Samoëns and the Giffre valley.
Tête du Pré des Saix and Chalet de l'Airon from Plateaux des Saix
8.19 mi
+2,438 ft
-2,415 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Samoëns (Haute-Savoie)
A short circular walk from the top station of the Telecabin du Grande Massif Express. A short variant is also described to take in the two lakes. Magnificent views from the Tête du Pré des Saix.
Circular route around Montagne de Chevran
4.79 mi
+2,054 ft
-2,044 ft
4h 00
Difficult
Departure from Arâches-la-Frasse (Haute-Savoie)
A forest hike around Montagne de Chevran. At the summit, there is a beautiful viewpoint, and on the way back you’ll pass through the stunning Chevran mountain pastures. Please note that the climb is short but steep.
The Pointe d'Angolon via the Arête de Chamossière
9.02 mi
+2,746 ft
-4,078 ft
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from Les Gets (Haute-Savoie)
A circular loop around the resort of Les Gets with an ascent to the Pointe d’Angolon, where the panorama is superb, offering views of: the Fiz and Aravis ranges, the Mont Blanc massif in the background and the Dents du Midi. You can also see Morzine clearly and a stretch of Lake Geneva.
The climb to Pointe d’Angolon is a good introduction to ridge trails as it is slightly exposed, with cables at one point. However, the route is never difficult.
Lac de Gers
7.96 mi
+1,516 ft
-1,535 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Samoëns (Haute-Savoie)
This is a fairly short, easy walk. The mountain pasture and lake are magnificent, but the access path, which is sometimes quite muddy, is mainly in the forest and offers few views.
Col de Platé
13.72 mi
+4,239 ft
-4,239 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Samoëns (Haute-Savoie)
A long hike taking you to the famous Platé Desert, a vast limestone plateau covered in countless sharp limestone pavements. This route forms a circular route through the two beautiful valleys of the Gers and the Foges.