The Best Trails in Rhône-Alpes (France)

Surrounding of Vallon Pont d'arc

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smilingjanine

Distance

5.99mi

Elevation +

738f

TrailRank

58

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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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Efmer

Distance

3.75mi

Elevation +

860f

TrailRank

56| 4.67

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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...

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Etage Barthelamy

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gero de wandelaar

Distance

5.07mi

Elevation +

1683f

TrailRank

49| 5.0

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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 ...

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The Jura as you have never seen it !

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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 ...

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

Dual-sport Motorcycle

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roko68

Distance

37.83mi

Elevation +

5568f

TrailRank

49| 4.89

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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.

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Tour Mont Blanc (anti-clockwise)

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Distance

115.19mi

Elevation +

38271f

TrailRank

46

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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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Efmer

Distance

7.80mi

Elevation +

2864f

TrailRank

46

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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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Tjaart Molenkamp

Distance

2.88mi

Elevation +

1053f

TrailRank

46

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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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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...

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Léaz Fort L'ecluse

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jhl

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Distance

8.18mi

Elevation +

1962f

TrailRank

45| 4.55

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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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Refuge Adele Planchard to Pont d'Arsine car park

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CathyODowd

Distance

8.55mi

Elevation +

269f

TrailRank

44| 4.0

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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...

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JURA: Reculet-Crêt de la Neige-Grand Crêt

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Victor Kuipers

Distance

8.51mi

Elevation +

3642f

TrailRank

43| 5.0

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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...

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Fort de la Turra

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TarmacTurtle

Distance

4.45mi

Elevation +

1680f

TrailRank

42

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

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Cara nord

Distance

4.07mi

Elevation +

915f

TrailRank

41

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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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De peyre a thines

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Efmer

Distance

5.92mi

Elevation +

1263f

TrailRank

41| 4.67

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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, ...

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Lac Blanc, Chamonix

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Victor Kuipers

Distance

6.94mi

Elevation +

3323f

TrailRank

41| 4.33

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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...

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VallonPontd'Arc - Moulin Sampzon

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acwolff

Distance

9.00mi

Elevation +

981f

TrailRank

41| 5.0

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

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Saou France

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jonnie

Distance

3.99mi

Elevation +

561f

TrailRank

41| 4.0

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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...

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

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Cara nord

Distance

15.21mi

Elevation +

3619f

TrailRank

41

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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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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...

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TMB J8 Argentière-La Flégère

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Karel Meganck

Distance

4.97mi

Elevation +

3953f

TrailRank

40

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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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Les Houches - Mount Lachat - Tête Rousse

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Jordi

Distance

15.03mi

Elevation +

7244f

TrailRank

40

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

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Victor Kuipers

Distance

11.41mi

Elevation +

4813f

TrailRank

40

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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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Hiking near Léaz & Fort l'Ecluse, Jura Mountains

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igeorg

Distance

8.99mi

Elevation +

5804f

TrailRank

39

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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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montpezat

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Efmer

Distance

4.22mi

Elevation +

866f

TrailRank

39| 4.0

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In Montpezat - sous Bauzon in the centre, park on a large parking close to the church. Walk left of the church, the road turns left towards the main road. Take the main road (D536) North/West. At the sign Chalias, tur...

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