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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
Lac du Ger Car Park to the Vaconnant and back
Grand Massif
Le Grand Massif
A hike (or snowshoe) up from the Car Park into the Vaconnant and back
Hiking Moderate
- Distance
- 5.5 km
- Ascent
- 442 m
- Descent
- 443 m
- Duration
- 1-2 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.1 km
- High Point
- 1.5 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 between March and October. From a low point of 1.1 km to the maximum altitude of 1.5 km, the route covers 5.5 km, 442 vertical metres of ascent and 443 vertical metres of descent.
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Description
Mostly on the Chemin du Vanonnant
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
- Picturesque
- Water features
- Forestry or heavy vegetation
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6.7 km away
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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