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  • Chamonix - La Floria - Chamonix

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    near Les Mouilles, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)
    Author
    rana lonnen
    Distance
    3.91mi
    Elevation +
    1142f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofChamonix - La Floria - Chamonix Photo ofChamonix - La Floria - Chamonix Photo ofChamonix - La Floria - Chamonix

    Chamonix - Floria - Chamonix: Fantastic trail: a glorious ascent in the forest from Chamonix to Floria, with spectacular views of Montblanc and several waterfalls on the way. The most rewarding end to this trail was lu...

  • Col du Genepy (2903m) loop

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    near La Motte, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)
    Author
    Aviva.laub
    Distance
    8.91mi
    Elevation +
    3678f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofCol du Genepy (2903m) loop Photo ofCol du Genepy (2903m) loop Photo ofCol du Genepy (2903m) loop

    Starting at Pont de la Peche parking, follow the Cirque du Genepy signed route for the first ~5km. At around 4.7 km from the start you leave the Cirque trail at a point marked by a large cairn. Here you begin a steep cli...

  • Saou Forest - Circuit through a synclinal paradise

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    near Les Granges, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)
    Author
    DinkSmallwood
    with janetraveller
    Distance
    6.69mi
    Elevation +
    1572f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofSaou Forest - Circuit through a synclinal paradise Photo ofSaou Forest - Circuit through a synclinal paradise Photo ofSaou Forest - Circuit through a synclinal paradise

    The village of Saoû is the gateway to one of the most beautiful forests in the Drôme. The forest is surrounded by a real wall of limestone, the massif is 2500 hectares large and gives life to an exceptional biodiversity....

  • Col des Saulces - Passage de Plassa - Col de Mey - Breche Portetta - Col de la Grande Pierre - Pralagnon

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    near Pralognan-la-Vanoise, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)
    Author
    Aviva.laub
    Distance
    9.35mi
    Elevation +
    4987f
    TrailRank
    52
    Photo ofCol des Saulces - Passage de Plassa - Col de Mey - Breche Portetta - Col de la Grande Pierre - Pralagnon Photo ofCol des Saulces - Passage de Plassa - Col de Mey - Breche Portetta - Col de la Grande Pierre - Pralagnon Photo ofCol des Saulces - Passage de Plassa - Col de Mey - Breche Portetta - Col de la Grande Pierre - Pralagnon

    Pont de Gerlon - Col des Saulces - Passage de Plassa - Col de Mey - Breche Portetta - Les Glacerets - Col de la Grande Pierre - Le Plan, Pralagnon I would rate it as a difficult hike due to length and elevation if you d...

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  • Chappell Abondance Circular. Haute Savoie

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    near La Chapelle-d’Abondance, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)
    Author
    medwyn jones
    with i.noriyuki
    Distance
    7.95mi
    Elevation +
    2612f
    TrailRank
    51| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofChappell Abondance Circular. Haute Savoie Photo ofChappell Abondance Circular. Haute Savoie Photo ofChappell Abondance Circular. Haute Savoie

    Stunning Alpine trail in the Haute Savoie. Quite steep ups and downs and some quite treacherous sections where a landslide has happened and also one narrow section where there is a chain you can hold onto as it's quite n...

    Did the walk from the village rather than driving up to the parking. Starting at 7:30am made the climb nice and cool. En...
    CLAIRE WILLIAMS 1

  • Hospice du Petit Saint-Bernard - Lac Sans Fond

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    near La Colonne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)
    Author
    normantg
    Distance
    4.21mi
    Elevation +
    1106f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofHospice du Petit Saint-Bernard - Lac Sans Fond Photo ofHospice du Petit Saint-Bernard - Lac Sans Fond Photo ofHospice du Petit Saint-Bernard - Lac Sans Fond

    The route starts at the Petit Saint-Bernard Pass. You can arrive there by car from La Rosière (France) or La Thuile (Italy) near the border. The car park is in the Hospice du Petit Saint-Bernard. From there, the path is ...

  • Pont de la Peche - Lac Blanc - Col du Grand Infernet - Lac du Mont Coua - Rock des Eaux Noires summit - Col Rouge loop

    Alpine Climbing
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    near La Motte, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)
    Author
    Aviva.laub
    Distance
    13.25mi
    Elevation +
    4472f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofPont de la Peche - Lac Blanc - Col du Grand Infernet - Lac du Mont Coua - Rock des Eaux Noires summit - Col Rouge loop Photo ofPont de la Peche - Lac Blanc - Col du Grand Infernet - Lac du Mont Coua - Rock des Eaux Noires summit - Col Rouge loop Photo ofPont de la Peche - Lac Blanc - Col du Grand Infernet - Lac du Mont Coua - Rock des Eaux Noires summit - Col Rouge loop

    Pont de la Peche - Lac Blanc - Col du Grand Infernet (2,840m) - Lac du Mont Coua - Rock des Eaux Noires summit (2947m) - Col Rouge (2,731m) - return The route to Col du Grand Infernet is straightforward on established p...

  • Circumnavigation of Aiguille de la Vanoise

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    near Pralognan-la-Vanoise, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)
    Author
    Aviva.laub
    Distance
    5.53mi
    Elevation +
    1949f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofCircumnavigation of Aiguille de la Vanoise Photo ofCircumnavigation of Aiguille de la Vanoise Photo ofCircumnavigation of Aiguille de la Vanoise

    Incredibly beautiful little loop around the base of the distinctive shark fin Aiguille de la Vanoise peak. Most of the ascent is unsigned and not always on a clear trail, comfort route finding in an alpine environment re...

  • Lago del Moncenisio

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    near Grande Croix, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)
    Author
    simone ravasi
    Distance
    16.19mi
    Elevation +
    2290f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofLago del Moncenisio Photo ofLago del Moncenisio Photo ofLago del Moncenisio

    Lac du Mont-Cenis, Savoia (Francia), periplo alto del lago partendo da Grand Croix, località situata circa a tre chilometri dal confine con l' Italia proveniendo dalla Val Susa A red lotus with eight petals open...

  • Refuge de Plaisance - Parc national de la Vanoise

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    near Friburge, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)
    Author
    Smartyx
    Distance
    3.84mi
    Elevation +
    2051f
    TrailRank
    50| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofRefuge de Plaisance - Parc national de la Vanoise Photo ofRefuge de Plaisance - Parc national de la Vanoise Photo ofRefuge de Plaisance - Parc national de la Vanoise

    Walk from the valley up to the mountain refuge de Plaisance and back. Starting from the parking at Le Laisonnay d'en Bas in the valley of Champagny le Haut, in the Park National de la Vanoise. Beautiful surroundings, the...

    Ruta amb unes vistes fantàstiques, un bonic entorn i molt fàcil de seguir, molt recomanable. Moltes gràcies per comparti...
    excursionistes

  • Saou- A walk around Lestang and the 'Village Perché' Chateau.

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    near Saou, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)
    Author
    DinkSmallwood
    with janetraveller
    Distance
    4.49mi
    Elevation +
    456f
    TrailRank
    50| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofSaou- A walk around Lestang and the 'Village Perché' Chateau. Photo ofSaou- A walk around Lestang and the 'Village Perché' Chateau. Photo ofSaou- A walk around Lestang and the 'Village Perché' Chateau.

    From the big car park just outside Saou we walked through the village to the river La Vebre and crossed it, taking the Rue de L'Houme. We followed the yellow marked track which gives you impressive views of the someti...

    Mooie omgeving en niet al te lastig voor beginnende wandelaars
    erwin laerhoven

  • Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval

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    near Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)
    Author
    Mikewise
    Distance
    5.38mi
    Elevation +
    509f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofSixt-Fer-à-Cheval Photo ofSixt-Fer-à-Cheval Photo ofSixt-Fer-à-Cheval

    Fairly simple but impressive walk. Avoid it on the weekend or in high season, and you will enjoy much more the surroundings and the sites at the waterfalls. For 10 euros (motorhome rate) you can drive to the parking lot,...

  • Fort du Saint-Eynard trail from Sappey to Col de Vence

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    near Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)
    Author
    Steven Tropp
    Distance
    5.26mi
    Elevation +
    1480f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofFort du Saint-Eynard trail from Sappey to Col de Vence Photo ofFort du Saint-Eynard trail from Sappey to Col de Vence Photo ofFort du Saint-Eynard trail from Sappey to Col de Vence

    Before you go look the the ridge from Grenoble and make sure there are no clouds on it. As the views from there are the main highlight! We took bus 62 from grenoble centre to Sappey. The trail starts from where you get ...

  • Petit Mont Blanc loop

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    near La Motte, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)
    Author
    Aviva.laub
    Distance
    7.82mi
    Elevation +
    3645f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofPetit Mont Blanc loop Photo ofPetit Mont Blanc loop Photo ofPetit Mont Blanc loop

    Les Prioux - Col du Mône (2,533 m) - Petit Mont Blanc (2,677 m) - Abri Col du Mône - Pont de Gerlon - return Well signed and straightforward path up, the route down from Abri Col du Mône includes more steep, narrow tra...

  • Platô d'Ambel et Col de la Bataille

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    near Léoncel, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)
    Author
    Luciana Pasta
    Distance
    11.32mi
    Elevation +
    2589f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofPlatô d'Ambel et Col de la Bataille Photo ofPlatô d'Ambel et Col de la Bataille Photo ofPlatô d'Ambel et Col de la Bataille

    This trail is amazing! The Plato d'Ambel is a mesmerizing route with magnificent views all around. It's in an open space, allowing oneself to see in all directions. It's a easy walk, without a lot of elevation change. It...

  • Fort De Comboire loop.

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    near Bouveyre, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)
    Author
    Steven Tropp
    Distance
    4.63mi
    Elevation +
    896f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofFort De Comboire loop. Photo ofFort De Comboire loop. Photo ofFort De Comboire loop.

    It is a nice easy hike you can get to by public transport. The C tram, then the 21 bus. From the bus stop follow the trail up the lane way. It soon turns into the trail. We chose to go clockwise around the mountain to ...

  • Lac de Monteynard-Avignonet Loop Walk.

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    near Les Champs, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)
    Author
    Steven Tropp
    Distance
    10.41mi
    Elevation +
    1352f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofLac de Monteynard-Avignonet Loop Walk. Photo ofLac de Monteynard-Avignonet Loop Walk. Photo ofLac de Monteynard-Avignonet Loop Walk.

    Take the ferry across the lake. It leaves at 9:10am. You can buy tickets online or on the boat. https://reservation.la-mira.com/booking It is a nice boat ride along the lake. From the Dock walk along the edge of the lake...

  • Champagny le Haut - Col des Gallinettes - Refuge du Grand Bec - Col de Leschaux - Refuge des Barmettes - Pralagnon

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    near Champagny Le Haut, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)
    Author
    Aviva.laub
    Distance
    11.03mi
    Elevation +
    5627f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofChampagny le Haut - Col des Gallinettes - Refuge du Grand Bec - Col de Leschaux - Refuge des Barmettes - Pralagnon Photo ofChampagny le Haut - Col des Gallinettes - Refuge du Grand Bec - Col de Leschaux - Refuge des Barmettes - Pralagnon Photo ofChampagny le Haut - Col des Gallinettes - Refuge du Grand Bec - Col de Leschaux - Refuge des Barmettes - Pralagnon

    Champagny le Haut - Refuge du Plan des Gouilles (2,351m) - Col des Gallinettes (2745m) - Fontaine Froide (2,430m) - Refuge du Grand Bec (2403m) - Col de Leschaux (2,569m) - Refuge des Barmettes (2,005m) - Cirque de l’Arc...

  • Aiguille du Midi

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    near Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)
    Author
    Os Pés do Caminho
    Distance
    7.60mi
    Elevation +
    11309f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofAiguille du Midi Photo ofAiguille du Midi Photo ofAiguille du Midi

    To take the cable car to go from Chamonix up to Aiguille du Midi is an unique experience. In a few minutes one moves from 1000 m to 3800 m and stares in the face of Mont Blanc. Moving... The view is tremendous... Pity th...

  • Col Rouge (2731m) - Roc des Eaux Noires (2994m)

    Alpine Climbing
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    near La Motte, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)
    Author
    Aviva.laub
    Distance
    10.27mi
    Elevation +
    3839f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofCol Rouge (2731m) - Roc des Eaux Noires (2994m) Photo ofCol Rouge (2731m) - Roc des Eaux Noires (2994m) Photo ofCol Rouge (2731m) - Roc des Eaux Noires (2994m)

    Pont de la Peche parking (1767m) - Col Rouge (2731m) - Roc des Eaux Noires (2994m) and return. A hike on established trails up to Col Rouge then a relatively short (~1km) alpine scramble to the summit of Roc des Eaux N...

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