3.6 km away
Via Alpina: Samoens to Le Buet via the Aiguilles Rouges
A 3-day hike along part of the Via Alpina in the stunning Haute-Savoie region of France.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 53 km
- Ascent
- 3.8 km
- Descent
- 3.2 km
Chalet Ski-Massif to Lac de Gers Car Park
Grand Massif
Le Grand Massif
Hike down from Chalet Ski Massif to the car park for the Lac de Gers
Hiking Moderate
- Distance
- 591 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 138 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.1 km
- High Point
- 1.3 km
- Gradient
- 18˚
This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done between May and October. From a low point of 1.1 km to the maximum altitude of 1.3 km, the route covers 591 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 138 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Hike down from Chalet Ski Massif through the woods to the car park for the Lac de Gers.
Difficulty
Moderate
Hiking along trails with some uneven terrain and small hills. Small rocks and roots may be present.
Medium Exposure
The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Dog friendly
- Forestry or heavy vegetation
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Pointe de Bellegarde
A hike beginning with easy trails and ending by scrambling to a summit.
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 1.7 km
- Descent
- 1.7 km
9.9 km away
Lac de la Vogealle
Visit an alpine lake before discovering one of France's 17 "Grand Sites de France," the glacial cirque of Fer à Cheval.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
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