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
Circuit from Chalet Ski Massif
Grand Massif
Le Grand Massif
2 hour circuit starting and finishing at Chalet Ski Massif
Hiking Moderate
- Distance
- 5.2 km
- Ascent
- 316 m
- Descent
- 315 m
- Duration
- 1-2 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.2 km
- High Point
- 1.4 km
- Gradient
- 12˚
This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done in April, May, June, September, October and November. From a low point of 1.2 km to the maximum altitude of 1.4 km, the route covers 5.2 km, 316 vertical metres of ascent and 315 vertical metres of descent.
Description
This route is nice and varied, with views down to the Giffre Valley as well as the Nant d'Ant Valley that is below the chalet.
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
- Water features
- 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
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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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