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Villard-sur-Doron walks
Tour of Bisanne
Visorando Member 
4.30 mi
+1,204 ft
-1,168 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Villard-sur-Doron (Savoie)
An easy circular hike that alternates between descents and ascents with magnificent views of Mont Blanc, the Beaufortain massif and the Aravis.
Croix de Coste
Visorando Member 
4.42 mi
+600 ft
-600 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Villard-sur-Doron (Savoie)
A family hike offering a 360° panorama of the valleys and mountains surrounding Les Saisies resort (Mont Blanc, Val d'Arly, Beaufortain).
Circular to the north-west of Beaufort
Visorando Member 
4.00 mi
+1,283 ft
-1,273 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
Short hike through forests and meadows with a few undulations around the ridges, passing through Les Curtillets and Les Villes Dessus.
Mont Clocher and Mont de Vorès from Col des Saisies
Visorando Member 
10.46 mi
+1,755 ft
-1,726 ft
6 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Hauteluce (Savoie)
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.
Les Saisies - Roselette Chalet
Visorando Member 10.55 mi
+2,303 ft
-1,647 ft
6h 50
Moderate
Departure from Hauteluce (Savoie)
Stage 1 of the Tour du Beaufortain, connecting Les Saisies resort to the Roselette chalet.
Tour du Beaufortain
Visorando Member 
57.03 mi
+18,586 ft
-18,638 ft
7 days
Moderate
Departure from Hauteluce (Savoie)
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.
Col de la Lézette and Chard du Beurre
Visorando Member 
4.71 mi
+1,017 ft
-1,007 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Hauteluce (Savoie)
A lovely hike with magnificent views of Mont Blanc
Sentier de découverte de la tourbière des Saisies
Visorando Member 
1.79 mi
+295 ft
-295 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Hauteluce (Savoie)
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.
Pass and summit of Roche Plane
Visorando Member 
7.28 mi
+3,379 ft
-3,353 ft
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
A very beautiful hike leading to the summit of Roche Plane, from where, on a clear day, a superb view stretches out over Mont Blanc, the Beaufortain peaks including the famous Pierra Menta, the Aravis, the Bornes, Mont Charvin, Les Saisies and the Aiguille Croche.
For walkers accustomed to walking in mid-mountain terrain, with no fear of heights.
Col du Véry via the ridges of Mont de Vorès
Visorando Member 
9.29 mi
+1,440 ft
-1,457 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Hauteluce (Savoie)
Hike in the Beaufortain, magnificent view of the Hauteluce valley, the Outray mountain and Mont Blanc.
Moderator's note Accessibility in summer: see the notice dated 21/07/2022
Le Pas de l'Âne and Mont Mirantin
Visorando Member 
6.23 mi
+2,825 ft
-2,818 ft
5h 20
Difficult
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
A multifaceted hike in the heart of the Beaufortain.
Blueberries and Grataron cheese, landscapes and panoramic views of Mont Blanc.
Please note: between (5) and (6) there are a few difficult passages, but cable sections make it easier to progress.
Double loop of Mont Clocher from Hauteluce
Visorando Member 
7.85 mi
+2,520 ft
-2,500 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Hauteluce (Savoie)
A classic summit in the area, but with an unusual starting point. Beautiful view of part of the Les Saisies ski area. 360° panorama at Mont Clocher, and you can even catch a glimpse of the Roselend dam.
Molliessoulaz Lodge - Les Saisies
Visorando Member 9.49 mi
+4,888 ft
-2,579 ft
8h 35
Difficult
Departure from Queige (Savoie)
The final stage of the Tour du Beaufortain, between Molliessoulaz and Les Saisies.
Lakes of Lavouet
Visorando Member 7.82 mi
+3,501 ft
-3,468 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
An early summer outing to rediscover the Beaufortain Massif.
The atmosphere of a small resort, flower-filled mountain pastures, peaceful lakes and rushing torrents, the mineral world of the peaks: the mountains we love.
La Roche Parstire
Visorando Member 
5.11 mi
+1,686 ft
-1,670 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
This circuit in the Beaufortain offers abundant panoramic views, first of the Arêches valley, then of the heart of the Beaufortain. On the ridge path, let the Mont Blanc guide you.
The ridge of Lake Roselend via Roche Parstire
Visorando Member 
6.34 mi
+1,978 ft
-1,975 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
A lovely walk on an accessible ridge, surrounded by flowers and with fantastic views of Lake Roselend and the snow-capped peaks.
Montagne d'Outray
Visorando Member 
7.92 mi
+2,766 ft
-2,776 ft
6h 05
Difficult
Departure from Hauteluce (Savoie)
A superb hike offering magnificent scenery. Mont Blanc is omnipresent! The view of the Beaufortain and its dams is also worth the detour.
Lac Tournant
Visorando Member 
7.86 mi
+2,064 ft
-4,298 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
This is a circular walk based on trail 5 as promoted by the Arêches tourist board. It is well marked with yellow signs and paint flashes or markers for trail 5. There are good views over to Mont Blanc, the Beaufortain Mountains and the lake, although small, is a nice place to eat your sandwiches.
Tete du Cuvy
Visorando Member 
4.76 mi
+1,437 ft
-1,460 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
This is a circular walk based on trails 5 and 8 as promoted by the Arêches tourist board. For the most part it is well marked with yellow signs and paint flashes or markers for trail 5 & 8. There are good views over to Mont Blanc and of the Beaufortain Mountains.
Lac de Brassa via Les Combettes
Visorando Member 5.20 mi
+2,759 ft
-2,730 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
Once you leave the forest, Mont Blanc is omnipresent. Then there is a lovely circular walk through the Combettes mountain pasture to discover Lac de Brassa at the foot of the Grand Mont. This is a circular walk with no technical difficulty.
Lac de la Girotte from Les Granges
Visorando Member 
3.91 mi
+2,343 ft
-2,343 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Hauteluce (Savoie)
Magnificent view of Lac de la Girotte, its dam, Col du Joly and Mont Blanc. Striking contrasts and colours. The path takes us through the Montaz and Commanderie hills and magnificent alpine pastures covered in flowers. The climb through the forest is a little steep at the beginning. Significant incline.
Dôme de la Girotte
Visorando Member 
4.32 mi
+2,523 ft
-2,526 ft
5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Hauteluce (Savoie)
The Dôme de la Girotte is a hill (not named on IGN maps) overlooking the dam and Lac de la Girotte. The approach from Les Granges is quite steep through the forest, but then leads through mountain pastures with safe and pleasant slopes all winter long, up to a ridge offering fine views of Mont Blanc.
Chalet des Arolles - Molliessoulaz Lodge
Visorando Member 7.87 mi
+2,005 ft
-5,089 ft
5h 20
Difficult
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
Another long stage between the Chalet des Arolles and the hilltop village of Molliessoulaz.
Tour of Mont Lachat
Visorando Member 
3.83 mi
+1,171 ft
-1,158 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Crest-Voland (Savoie)
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.
The Pointières Discovery Trail in Queige:
Visorando Member 
3.27 mi
+866 ft
-850 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Queige (Savoie)
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.
Ban Rouge
Visorando Member 
5.80 mi
+1,650 ft
-1,650 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe (Savoie)
This hike alternates between forest and pastureland and offers magnificent views of Mont Blanc from the Ban Rouge ridges. An orientation table allows you to better enjoy this magnificent panorama.
Lac du Gui and Mont Rond
Visorando Member 
3.21 mi
+961 ft
-961 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe (Savoie)
From Lac de Plan Désert, easily access the small Lac du Gui and then Mont Rond via a track. This small summit offers views of the Arly valley and the surrounding mountains.
Mont de Vorès and Ban Rouge from Plan Désert
Visorando Member 7.94 mi
+2,605 ft
-2,605 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe (Savoie)
A lovely circular route, with 360° views between Aravis and Mont Blanc, allowing you to explore all the peaks in the Praz-sur-Arly area and a historical point in the resort. Extended version (+ 2.5 km, + 200 m elevation gain) of a previously published hike by the same author, adding several viewpoints.
Mont de Vorès starting from Plan Désert
Visorando Member 6.38 mi
+2,034 ft
-2,021 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe (Savoie)
A lovely circular route, with 360° views between the Aravis and Mont Blanc.
The Curé passage
Visorando Member 10.65 mi
+2,900 ft
-4,199 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
Lake Gittaz and the Curé passage.
Ridge walk via Ban Rouge and Mont de Vorès
Visorando Member 10.68 mi
+2,848 ft
-2,848 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe (Savoie)
A circular walk offering panoramic views of the Mont Blanc, Beaufortain and Aravis massifs. Most of the ascent is on the climb up to Crêt du Midi; the route then follows the ridges with relatively little elevation gain, before descending to Lac du Plan Désert. This climb can be shortened by taking the Crêt du Midi chairlift (fee applies) from Praz-sur-Arly. A day hike with no particular difficulty
Circular route around the Refuge du Soplat des Nants
Visorando Member 
2.51 mi
+919 ft
-942 ft
1h 55
Moderate
Departure from Tours-en-Savoie (Savoie)
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.
Former Cevins Slate Quarry
Visorando Member 
4.63 mi
+1,542 ft
-1,542 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from La Bâthie (Savoie)
A walk that will take you past the remains of the slate quarries operated from the 16th century until the mid-20th century, offering lovely views from its balcony path over the Bellachat mountain pastures and the Col de La Bâthie. Best enjoyed from 10 June until the first snow
Circular Roselend via La Pierra Menta
Visorando Member 
17.48 mi
+4,511 ft
-4,469 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
Magical: the Combe de la Nova and the Pierra Menta.
The Gorges of Stream Rouge
Visorando Member 
1.90 mi
+522 ft
-522 ft
1h 20
Difficult
Departure from Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe (Savoie)
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).
Le Fay from Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe
Visorando Member 2.25 mi
+407 ft
-417 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe (Savoie)
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.
Loop to Le Grand Mont
Visorando Member 8.90 mi
+3,980 ft
-3,990 ft
7h 35
Difficult
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
In the heart of the Beaufortain massif, a beautiful summit offering a wide and distant panorama.Although not difficult, the final climb to reach the Grand Mont requires a minimum of attention to find your way. (!) 4 August 2025: user report: > However, I would like to point out that the western shore of Lac de St Guerin is closed to hikers by municipal decree due to the risk of rockfalls. The hike must therefore start and end on the eastern shore of the lake.
Tour of Lake Saint-Guérin
Visorando Member 
2.19 mi
+407 ft
-420 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
A beautiful, easy and short walk with a passage over the Himalayan footbridge.
Please note: a municipal by-law prohibits access to the left bank due to rockfalls. However, the Himalayan footbridge can be accessed from the right bank.
Grand Mont via the Rognoux mountain pastures
Visorando Member 
9.40 mi
+4,075 ft
-4,101 ft
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
At an altitude of 2,686 metres, this imposing summit is the highest point in the south-western part of the Beaufortain massif.
A magnificent hike offering exceptional, breathtaking views of Mont Blanc, Grand Combin, Grand Paradis, Vanoise, Écrins and Grandes Rousses, Lauzière, Chartreuse, Bauges, Tournette and Aravis.
For experienced hikers with a good sense of direction, to be undertaken only in good weather.
The Fairy Lake
Visorando Member 
5.53 mi
+1,142 ft
-1,155 ft
3h 30
Easy
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
A beautiful family hike that combines green mountain slopes with water flowing in small streams and waterfalls. At the end of the hike, there is a small lake with crystal clear water.
Mont des Acrays from Lac de Saint-Guérin
Visorando Member 7.30 mi
+2,461 ft
-2,497 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
A beautiful circular route for a long ridge walk with unobstructed views on both sides. Highlights include the majestic Mont Blanc, two large dam lakes, and the charming Beaufortain mountain pastures.
The Storm Lakes
Visorando Member 
7.06 mi
+2,372 ft
-2,398 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
A beautiful walk with several stream crossings. But beware of snow at the beginning of the season.
Lac des Évettes - Refuge du Petit Tétras
Visorando Member 
5.45 mi
+1,506 ft
-1,493 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe (Savoie)
This route passes by the pretty little Lac des Évettes lake in the middle of the pine trees and then joins the Refuge du Petit Tétras near the arrival point of the Crêt du Midi chairlift with its original orientation table. Magnificent view of the Mont Blanc, Fiz and Aravis mountain ranges.
The Soplat of the Stream 7 circular loop
Visorando Member 
4.87 mi
+1,640 ft
-1,640 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from La Bâthie (Savoie)
A little-used circular route that winds through the forest between Montagnette and the Refuge du Soplat des Nants, ideal for a long break. The return journey is on a track suitable for vehicles.This route is only accessible from May to October. Snow-covered in winter, this route is accessible with snowshoes.
La Pointe de la Grande Journée via the ridges
Visorando Member 
5.35 mi
+2,303 ft
-2,283 ft
4h 30
Difficult
Departure from La Bâthie (Savoie)
A beautiful circular hike that starts at the Bellachat mountain pastures with Beaufort cheese making, passing by the Croix de la Dormiaz and a path along the summit ridge with breathtaking views of the Albertville basin. Then head to the Pointe de la Grande Journée for stunning 360° views.
Lac de la Girotte
Visorando Member 
3.43 mi
+1,991 ft
-1,962 ft
5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Hauteluce (Savoie)
A hike with beautiful views, including the Mont Blanc massif.
Loop at the Lac de la Girotte dam
Visorando Member 
4.23 mi
+1,883 ft
-1,857 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Hauteluce (Savoie)
This is an easy loop walk that allows you to see up close a major feature of the landscape at this end of the Beaufortain. Of industrial and historical interest (the construction of the dam is closely linked to the resistance movements in the area).
Circuit de Roche Étroite à Tours-en-Savoie
Visorando Member 2.68 mi
+1,585 ft
-1,585 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Tours-en-Savoie (Savoie)
Une sortie sportive en forêt avec de magnifiques points de vue sur la vallée.
Refuge du Soplat des Nants par le chemin historique
Visorando Member 5.68 mi
+3,691 ft
-3,691 ft
5h 50
Difficult
Departure from Tours-en-Savoie (Savoie)
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.
Le Fort du Mont au départ de Tours en Savoie
Visorando Member 
7.28 mi
+2,913 ft
-2,913 ft
5h 55
Difficult
Departure from Tours-en-Savoie (Savoie)
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 .
Col du Coin - Lac d'Amour
Visorando Member 
8.00 mi
+2,530 ft
-2,503 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
A beautiful hike in the heart of the Beaufortain, near the Roselend dam lake.
Route from Col de l'Arpettaz to Boegneuve
Visorando Member 
8.57 mi
+1,339 ft
-1,322 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Ugine (Savoie)
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.
Col du Grand Fond - Beaufortain
Visorando Member 
6.70 mi
+3,353 ft
-3,337 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
A generous hike:
- 2 passes,
- 2 magnificent views: La Pierra-Menta and Mont Blanc!
La Pierra Menta and Lac d'Amour
Visorando Member 
5.79 mi
+2,943 ft
-2,923 ft
5h 15
Difficult
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
Already offered in a (very) long version, this hike can be made a little more accessible to the general public. A hike in a splendid setting: the Roselend dam, the Pierra Menta, the Beaufortain, and a glimpse of Mont Blanc.
Passeur de la Mintaz and Brèche de Parozan
Tourism professional 
7.81 mi
+3,789 ft
-3,806 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Beaufort (Savoie) (Savoie)
A very beautiful hike in the sublime setting of the Beaufortain, where you can admire the Pierra Menta and the impressive Brèche de Parozan up close.
Route du Château de Chantemerle (Vèryâ du stâté dè Stantamerla)
Visorando Member 
3.29 mi
+991 ft
-1,014 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from La Bâthie (Savoie)
A trail that takes you to the 17th-century Château de Chantemerle with its breathtaking view of the village of La Bâthie. You will also pass through the village of Biorges and cross the stream, Ruisseau du Nant Varin.
Rochebrune and Alpette circular from Leutaz
Visorando Member 
4.87 mi
+1,906 ft
-1,900 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Megève (Haute-Savoie)
This is a lovely circular in the mountain pastures above Megève with superb forest passages and magnificent views of the Mont Blanc range on arrival at Rochebrune.
