La Clusaz - Village tour
Departure from La Clusaz (Haute-Savoie)
Short, easy route to discover the beautiful village of La Clusaz from different perspectives.
Follow the signs for the “Tour du Village".
Aiguille Verte and Lac de Lessy
Departure from Le Grand-Bornand (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.
Lac de Tardevant and the summit of L'Ambrevetta and Tardevant
Departure from La Clusaz (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.
Trou de la Mouche
Departure from La Clusaz (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.
Refuge de la Bombardellaz circular
Departure from Le Grand-Bornand (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 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.
Pointe de Deux Heures, Tete d'Auferrand and Pointe de la Botte
Departure from Le Reposoir (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,
Plateau des Glières
Departure from Le Petit-Bornand-les-Glières (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.
Lac de Peyre
Departure from Le Reposoir (Haute-Savoie)
A short uphill walk from the Col de la Colombiere to the lake and back. Nice scenery but can be popular.
The Croix du Colomban from the Col de la Croix Fry
Departure from Manigod (Haute-Savoie)
A very beautiful hike on snowshoes which takes you through completely wild areas covered in pure white snow.
Snowshoes on the Glières Plateau
Departure from Thorens-Glières (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.
Col des Annes to the Refuge Gramusset and back via Col de Borne Ronde
Departure from Le Grand-Bornand (Haute-Savoie)
A circular walk to the Gramusset Refuge through great limestone scenery.
Summit of Orsiere from la Gutary
Departure from Manigod (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.