4.4 km away
Tour des Fiz
Beautiful loop with enough alternatives to fit any hiker's taste and endurance
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 33 km
- Ascent
- 2.3 km
- Descent
- 2.3 km
Refuge de Sales to Chalet du Lignon
Arve Valley
Flaine
Grand Massif
Le Grand Massif
The trek back from the refuge de Sales back down to the Chalet du Lignon
Hiking Moderate
- Distance
- 4.8 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 692 m
- Duration
- 1-2 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.2 km
- High Point
- 1.9 km
- Gradient
- 16˚
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 1.2 km to the maximum altitude of 1.9 km, the route covers 4.8 km, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 692 vertical metres of descent.
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Description
Beautiful waterfalls
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
- Wildlife
- Picturesque
- Wild flowers
- Water features
- Forestry or heavy vegetation
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4.4 km away
Passage du Dérochoire
A stunning loop taking in some of the best Mont Blanc views you'll find
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
5.3 km away
Tête du Colonney
Discover Europe's largest limestone pavement formation ("désert de Platé")
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 1.6 km
- Descent
- 1.6 km
9 km away
Tour du Mont Blanc
Circumnavigate the iconic Mont Blanc massif on this epic multi-day route.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 172 km
- Ascent
- 11 km
- Descent
- 11 km
9 km away
Tour du Mont Blanc: Brévent to Merlet
Day 1: A gentle downhill day on the sun-kissed south-facing slopes of the Brévent peak.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 5 km
- Ascent
- 7 m
- Descent
- 998 m
9.7 km away
Lac Cornu from Planpraz
Escape the crowds at Lac Blanc by hiking to Lac Cornu instead.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 7.5 km
- Ascent
- 538 m
- Descent
- 538 m
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Guidebooks in this area
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6 Iconic Week-Long Backpacking Routes
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12 routes · Hiking
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