Col des Porthets walks

Lac du Mont Charvin

Walker

Departure from Le Bouchet (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.

Walks near Col des Porthets

Aiguille des Calvaires and Combe de Borderan

Departure from La Clusaz (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.

Lac Tournant

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.