The Best Trails in Rhône-Alpes (France)

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Surrounding of Vallon Pont d'arc

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near Vallon-Pont-d’Arc, Rhône-Alpes (France)

smilingjanine

Distance

5.99mi

Elevation +

738f

TrailRank

58

Nice nature hike through the surroundings of Vallon, passing by the famous cavern de Pont d'arc. To the end you walk along the beautiful little river Ibie. Don't forget to bring bathing clothes along when it is warm ;-)

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Thueyts pont du diable

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near Thueyts, Rhône-Alpes (France)

Efmer

Distance

3.75mi

Elevation +

860f

TrailRank

57| 4.67

Parking can be found in the east of Thueyts, just as you enter the town on the right hand side, or at la place du Champ-de-Mars in the middle of the town. Another huge parking is at the pont du diable. In the town st...

Perfecto para familias, facil y bonito. Tuvimos que vadear el rio y llevaba mucha agua.
Curro

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Etage Barthelamy

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near Le Planey, Région Rhône-Alpes (France)

gero de wandelaar

Distance

5.07mi

Elevation +

1683f

TrailRank

49| 5.0

Etage Barthelamy, Great walk. Uphill is a nice steep walk. Down hill is difficult. Very steep. On the plateau it is absolutely fabulous. One of the most beautiful spots in Europe. Great walk through an impressive ...

Paysage magnifique. Nous l'avons faite dans le sens inverse
simon.jean.pol

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Col des Aravis - Col de L'Arpettaz (France - Savoie) - 61km

Dual-sport Motorcycle

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near Les Aravis, Région Rhône-Alpes (France)

roko68

Distance

37.83mi

Elevation +

5568f

TrailRank

49| 4.89

All-road route which starts at the normal top of the Col des Aravis, route leads you over tarmac and gravel roads to the village of Beaufort.

Trail done between col des Aravis and Arpettaz. Perfect gravel road. A bit busy at the beginning (need to go slowly), th...
Guillaume de Dampierre

Moto enduro entre le col des Aravis et le col de l'Arpettaz seulement. Beaucoup de randonneurs au début du parcours, ap...
Paf_Steack

RAS panorama somptueux.
J-Marc74

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The Jura as you have never seen it !

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near Allemogne, Région Rhône-Alpes (France)

Christian Holzl

Distance

10.24mi

Elevation +

3419f

TrailRank

49| 4.67

The hike is 13km long, with an elevation gain and loss of 1200m (a bit easier than last Sunday) We park at "Le Tiocan" in the heights of Thoiry (N46° 14.875' E5° 57.489'). We start with a straight climbing of 1000m to ...

Despite cloudy skies, we've had some nice views and even got to see a chamois. Just the path from the Chalet Narderant ...
Esther on Tour

We've followed the wrong guys and went along an uphill, therefore skipping Grotte Marie du Jura, this might cut 1 km. Th...
elviswang

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Tour Mont Blanc (anti-clockwise)

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near Les Houches, Région Rhône-Alpes (France)

dimcookies
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Distance

115.19mi

Elevation +

38271f

TrailRank

46

The classic anti-clockwise TMB route as it is described in Cicerone guide following mostly the alternative (more difficult) routes. A small variation at the end to include Chamonix in the tour and visit Glacier des Bosso...

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Chaumiene

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near Mayres, Rhône-Alpes (France)

Efmer

Distance

7.80mi

Elevation +

2864f

TrailRank

46

One of the more scenic hikes in the area. Start at the church in Mayres along the N 102. Hike west and keep left of the river. Follow a white/yellow route. At a gate, turn right on the asphalt, signed Le Roux Ov...

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Hike Plan de l'Aiguille - Lac Bleu - Glacier edge 4.6 km

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near Chamonix Mont-Blanc, Rhône-Alpes (France)

Tjaart Molenkamp

Distance

2.88mi

Elevation +

1053f

TrailRank

46

If you do not have much time when visiting the Aiguille du Midi cable car, but want to do a little bit of hiking, this little hike from Plan de l'Aiguille cable car station to Lac Bleu and then to the edge of the glacier...

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Le Charmant Som - Chartreuse

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near Les Cottaves, Rhône-Alpes (France)

Hikingmoose

Distance

8.16mi

Elevation +

2920f

TrailRank

45| 4.67

A great walk in the Chartreuse towards the top of the Charmant Som (1876m). The part near the top is just magnificent with splendid views towards the valleys down below. More pictures can be found at our HikingMoose webs...

Well indicated with yellow and yellow/red signs. Beautiful forests, and spectactular views. Food and drinks in Chalets d...
ggevel

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Léaz Fort L'ecluse

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near Léaz, Région Rhône-Alpes (France)

jhl
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Distance

8.18mi

Elevation +

1962f

TrailRank

44| 4.55

A nice walk from Leaz down through the forest by the Rhone. From there on up to the bottom fort, across the road in front of the tunnel and a steep little climb up to the top fort. From here there is a high walk back th...

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Cedrus Pendula

Great trail ! The views are fantastic, and a great reward after the the two steep climbs...
info@ahrensboell

Un peu de distance et quelques montées assez raides.
Boubou86

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Refuge Adele Planchard to Pont d'Arsine car park

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near La Bérarde, Région Rhône-Alpes (France)

CathyODowd

Distance

8.55mi

Elevation +

269f

TrailRank

44| 4.0

From the Refuge Adele Planchard, skiing directly down to the Glacier de la Plate des Agneaux, and on down to the Refuge de l'Alpe de Villar d'Arêne - you need to skin up about 100 vertical metres. From there skin for ano...

Lloc espectacular amb un ambient de montanya autentic. Llàstima que la neu edtava molt dura i feia malt temps.
Jonipelut

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JURA: Reculet-Crêt de la Neige-Grand Crêt

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near Allemogne, Rhône-Alpes (France)

Victor Kuipers

Distance

8.51mi

Elevation +

3642f

TrailRank

43| 5.0

This hike was done in winter with snowshoes or micro-spikes. There is a car park just above the village of Thoiry. Great views from the top back over Lake Leman and the Mont Blanc range. The hike is fairly easy, although...

Comença la pujada molt dreta, per una esllavissada es deviava el camí per pista pavimentada. Des del Reculet es va caren...
Miquel Güell

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Fort de la Turra

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near Les Champs, Région Rhône-Alpes (France)

TarmacTurtle

Distance

4.45mi

Elevation +

1680f

TrailRank

43

The Fort de la Turra overlooking Lac du Mont Cenis. Fantastic trail, amazing views and a visit to an abandoned fort, steeped in history. You could easily spend a day exploring the ruins and just standing there looking...

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VallonPontd'Arc - Moulin Sampzon

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near Salavas, Rhône-Alpes (France)

acwolff

Distance

9.00mi

Elevation +

981f

TrailRank

42| 5.0

A 15 km walk, tyhe photos and heigth profile are on http://www.andrewolff.nl/FotoSerie/Frankrijk/2012/508/index.html

Ruta per entorn molt xula
vicenç70

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Lac Blanc, Chamonix

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near Montroc, Rhône-Alpes (France)

Victor Kuipers

Distance

6.94mi

Elevation +

3323f

TrailRank

41| 4.33

A classic hike above Chamonix to Lac Blanc, with the stunning Mont Blanc massive providing an awesome backdrop. There are some parts involving ladders, so bear that in mind if you're planning on bringing pets and young c...

Very good with two very different routes up and down😊
Henrik Gregersen 1

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De peyre a thines

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near Sablières, Rhône-Alpes (France)

Efmer

Distance

5.92mi

Elevation +

1263f

TrailRank

41| 4.67

Park in the hamlet of Peyre. Hike the rocky road in front of the auberge to the west. An unpleasant road to hike on, that last only 500M. Follow the sign Thines. Just befor a small TV tower, follow the narrow trail, ...

Beautiful hike! You can stop for a drink in the town of Thines! And then hike your way to Peyre again!
WhiteWolfs

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Haute Route 2012 1/7 (Grands Montets - Ref. Argentière)

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near Le Montenvers, Rhône-Alpes (France)

Cara nord

Distance

4.07mi

Elevation +

915f

TrailRank

41

Very easy 1st day route. It may serve to familiarize you with the safety standards in Glacier, adjust your material, get used to skiing with the heavy backpack, learn the proper techniques for progression both on glacier...

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Saou France

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near Saou, Rhône-Alpes (France)

jonnie

Distance

3.99mi

Elevation +

561f

TrailRank

41| 4.0

Various hike nearby the village of Saou trough forest and field. Halfway a nice lake where frogs welcome you with a concert. Great change that you spot a vulture drifting around the steep rockformations. Start and ends o...

Lovely walk through woods in hills, well marked trail
smcneil

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TMB J8 Argentière-La Flégère

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near Argentière, Rhône-Alpes (France)

Karel Meganck

Distance

4.97mi

Elevation +

3953f

TrailRank

41

First part of the last track of this TMB = the part that we actually walked. The last parts were done by telesiège, train and finally taxi to the starting point, Les Contamines-Montjoie. You'll find these parts within th...

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Mont Joly, Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, France

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near La Chapelle, Région Rhône-Alpes (France)

Victor Kuipers

Distance

11.41mi

Elevation +

4813f

TrailRank

40

Circular hike with excellent views to Aiguille de Bionnassay and the peak of Mont Blanc behind it. The hike starts in the village of La Revenaz near Les Contamines (coordinates: 45°49'38.63"N and 6°43'21.81"E). There is ...

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Haute Route 2012 2/7 (Ref. Argentière - Champex)

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near Le Tour, Rhône-Alpes (France)

Cara nord

Distance

15.21mi

Elevation +

3619f

TrailRank

40

This may be the most difficult stage of all the Haute Route both for its profile and being the first real stage of the route. You have to leave early for 2 reasons: 1/usually there are some other groups travelling on the...

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Mont Fleuri-Mont Tardevant from Les Confins jc111015

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near Le Plan, Région Rhône-Alpes (France)

Leches Pepe

Distance

9.32mi

Elevation +

4327f

TrailRank

40| 4.33

Mont Fleuri and Mont Tardevant from Les Confins de La Clusaz and back, Massif des Aravins. Done 11th October 2015 (sunny, no rain, dry path, not cold, no wind, not yet snow) Leaving the car in the parking of Les Confin...

Trop de neige dans la combe pour monter dans le sens prévu le 26.06.19 ai fait demi-tour et suis remonté côté lac jusqu'...
Jeff bzh

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Les Houches - Mount Lachat - Tête Rousse

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near Les Houches, Rhône-Alpes (France)

Jordi

Distance

15.03mi

Elevation +

7244f

TrailRank

40

The only real technical section starts after Col du Mont Lachat where the single track crosses a scree and goes up to a rocky section with chains, a cool iron stair. If the terrain is dry I believe it can be done perfect...

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Hiking near Léaz & Fort l'Ecluse, Jura Mountains

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near Léaz, Rhône-Alpes (France)

igeorg

Distance

8.99mi

Elevation +

5804f

TrailRank

39

Beautiful Hiking route near Leaz village and the Fort l'Ecluse. Only one part is a bit tiring (to go up to the fortress), the rest is is relatively easy. Beautiful Scenery along the way.

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Lac du Roy / Praz de Lys / Sommand / Col de la Ramaz

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near Le Praz de Lys, Région Rhône-Alpes (France)

Expats123

Distance

2.99mi

Elevation +

571f

TrailRank

39| 5.0

A moderate hike with amazing views of the Massif du Mont Blanc most of the way - saw loads of frogs in the lake (in May), Marmots, and lots of families. Some steep hills but worth the climb (and descent). The trails are ...

Familie trip
Guy Daenen

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