Col des Annes to the Refuge Gramusset and back via Col de Borne Ronde
![Col des Annes to the Refuge Gramusset and back via Col de Borne Ronde Col des Annes to the Refuge Gramusset and back via Col de Borne Ronde](https://www.visorando.com/images/thumbnail/t-pointe-percee-and-pointe-des-verts-col-desverts-in-the-middle-hikideas-84427.jpg)
A circular walk to the Gramusset Refuge through great limestone scenery.
Lac de Peyre
![Lac de Peyre Lac de Peyre](https://www.visorando.com/images/thumbnail/t-pointe-du-midi-and-porte-d-enfer-from-the-lake-hikideas-95906.jpg)
A short uphill walk from the Col de la Colombiere to the lake and back. Nice scenery but can be popular.
Pointe de Deux Heures, Tete d'Auferrand and Pointe de la Botte
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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,
Aiguille Verte and Lac de Lessy
![Aiguille Verte and Lac de Lessy Aiguille Verte and Lac de Lessy](https://www.visorando.com/images/thumbnail/t-roc-des-tours-hikideas-91744.jpg)
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.
Refuge de la Bombardellaz circular
![Refuge de la Bombardellaz circular Refuge de la Bombardellaz circular](https://www.visorando.com/images/thumbnail/t-les-aiguille-noires-hikideas-97173.jpg)
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.
Pointe de Chamossiere ridge hike, Lac de Joux Plan, Les Gets
![Pointe de Chamossiere ridge hike, Lac de Joux Plan, Les Gets Pointe de Chamossiere ridge hike, Lac de Joux Plan, Les Gets](https://www.visorando.com/images/thumbnail/t-chamossiere-visorando-247249.jpg)
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.
Trou de la Mouche
![Trou de la Mouche Trou de la Mouche](https://www.visorando.com/images/thumbnail/t-the-trou-de-la-mouche-from-the-descent-into-combe-de-paccaly-hikideas-91036.jpg)
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.
Lac de Tardevant and the summit of L'Ambrevetta and Tardevant
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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.
La Clusaz - Village tour
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
![Plateau des Glières Plateau des Glières](https://www.visorando.com/images/thumbnail/t-exploded-shell-used-as-a-bollard-hikideas-97840.jpg)
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
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.
Lac de Montriond to Roc de Taveneuse, views to Lac de Taveneuse & Abondance
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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.
Traverse of Mont Joly and Aiguille Croche
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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.
The Croix du Colomban from the Col de la Croix Fry
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A very beautiful hike on snowshoes which takes you through completely wild areas covered in pure white snow.
Les Houches to Les Contamines - Tour Mont Blanc
This 1st stage of the Tour Mont Blanc (TMB) is possibly the toughest but the adrenaline is pumping and short-cuts are not on the agenda. Let's do it!
The TMB is a classic long-distance footpath that goes around Mont Blanc, passing from France into Italy and through Switzerland before returning to France.
Tour Mont Blanc in 11 stages
The Tour Mont Blanc (TMB) is a classic long-distance footpath that goes around Mont Blanc, passing from France into Italy and through Switzerland before returning to France. These 11 stages are one way of doing it but you can make your own version of the TMB. The classic route begins and ends in Les Houches and takes an anticlockwise direction around Mont Blanc and the adjacent peaks. There is a total of 164 km (102 miles) walking these 11 routes and a positive height gain of over 10,000m. Certainly a challenging adventure but well worth the effort. Let's do it!
Summit of Orsiere from la Gutary
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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.