The Best Trails in Rhône-Alpes (France)

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Moucherotte, Vercors

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near Lans-en-Vercors, Région Rhône-Alpes (France)

arby101ca

Distance

3.51mi

Elevation +

1808f

TrailRank

39

The summit of the Moucherotte above Lans en Vercors, is a fine viepoint looking north and east to the Alps, down to Grenoble, across the Vercors to the west and along the crests of peaks to the south.There is an orientat...

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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

38| 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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Pointes de Memise

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near Thollon-les-Mémises, Rhône-Alpes (France)

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Distance

5.69mi

Elevation +

2510f

TrailRank

38

A pleasant loop where the ascent is done by cable car. My brother and 80 year old mother were along for the hike.

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Culoz - Jeep RUBICON

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near Culoz, Rhône-Alpes (France)

mlit

Distance

7.42mi

Elevation +

3550f

TrailRank

38| 5.0

Culoz - Jeep RUBICON In a section of forest offer car well raised because of 40-50 cm rocks. On the top section of the road is snow in April. Recommended for intermediate off-road.

Second half of the forest trail is over grown with 2 m high bushes and trees. Also some fallen trees. Little bit of main...
Engeler Schreinermontagen

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La Bérarde to (almost) Brèche de la Meije via Refuge du Promontoire

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near La Bérarde, Région Rhône-Alpes (France)

CathyODowd

Distance

12.65mi

Elevation +

4567f

TrailRank

38

A tour from La Bérade (we stayed at Chalet Alpin de la Bérarde, chaletlaberarde.ffcam.fr/) up to the lovely little Refuge du Promontoire www.refugedupromontoire.com/. We intended to cross the Brèche de la Meije but were ...

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Pic St Michel, Vercors

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near Lans-en-Vercors, Région Rhône-Alpes (France)

arby101ca

Distance

5.07mi

Elevation +

1991f

TrailRank

38

Pic St Michel, above Lans En Vercors is a fine summit viewpoint. We hiked up on a holiday weekend to join several hundred on the trail and about 50 at the summit. The views were spectacular to the Moucherotte to the nort...

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Chamonix - Martigny

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

FlorinV

Distance

55.23mi

Elevation +

7297f

TrailRank

37

short ride, if you get to Martigny and want to go back be prepared to climb 1000hm. Otherwise stay on top at Col de la Forclaz at 1500m

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TMB: Chamonix - Chalet de Cerro - Point de Vue - Glacier Bossons - Les Bossons - Les Houches (10/10)

Alpine Climbing

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

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Distance

8.68mi

Elevation +

2864f

TrailRank

37

WARNING: The ascent to get a close view of the Bossons Glacier is very steep and at some parts technical. Also, the point you end up is below and in the middle of the whole glacier, which in case of collapse may be fatal...

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Two Cols Tour, Chamonix

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near Le Montenvers, Rhône-Alpes (France)

CathyODowd

Distance

11.58mi

Elevation +

3107f

TrailRank

37

From the Grand Montets top lift station, ski down and cross the Argentière glacier. Skin up the Chardonnet glacier to Col de Chardonnet 3323m and descend the other side. Traverse round and bootpack up to the Fenệtre du T...

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Pointe Alphonse Favre & Mort Glacier

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near Les Tines, Rhône-Alpes (France)

CathyODowd

Distance

7.28mi

Elevation +

1900f

TrailRank

37

A beautiful ski tour in the Aigulles Rouges, above Chamonix. Starts from the Flégère lift system (from the top of the Index tow). Involves ascending two couloirs - could be skinned but easier to boot pack with crampons. ...

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La Jonction (almost), Chamonix, France

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near Les Bossons, Région Rhône-Alpes (France)

Victor Kuipers

Distance

7.42mi

Elevation +

4186f

TrailRank

37

Nice steep walk up towards La Jonction from near Chamonix. Wonderful views of the glaciers on both sides. On this occasion, however, we weren't equipped to walk over the icy patches so the track stops short of the final ...

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Annecy-Mont Veyrier-Mont Baron-Chateau Anncey jc041015

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near Annecy-le-Vieux, Région Rhône-Alpes (France)

Leches Pepe

Distance

12.57mi

Elevation +

3022f

TrailRank

37

Annecy-Mont Veyrier-Mont Baron-Chateau Annecy This trek starts in Annecy-le-Vieux, by the Mairie and the Eglise de Saint-Laurent. It goes through quiet neighborhoods until Sur-les-Bois and near its communications tower ...

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Bonneval-sur-Arc CHP

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near Bonneval-sur-Arc, Région Rhône-Alpes (France)

user-chp

Distance

11.70mi

Elevation +

2740f

TrailRank

37

Bonneval-sur-Arc CHP With a 4x4 car which have low gears, it's not a real issue. The Cherokee XJ performed very well.

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Vallee d Ambin

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near Le Planey, Région Rhône-Alpes (France)

gero de wandelaar

Distance

7.34mi

Elevation +

2103f

TrailRank

37

Vallee d Ambin. Great walk. One of the most beautiful vallees of the France alps. Lots of flowers and great nature. Don't miss it.

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La Bérade to (nearly) Breche de la Somme

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near La Bérarde, Région Rhône-Alpes (France)

CathyODowd

Distance

7.73mi

Elevation +

4262f

TrailRank

36

From the village of La Bérade to (nearly) Breche de la Somme and back. The breche would be easy to reach but we turned back early due to crusty snow. The landscape is beautiful and the ski line interesting and varied, bu...

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Sevrier-Crêt de Châtillon-Annecy jc 011115

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near Cessenaz, Région Rhône-Alpes (France)

Leches Pepe

Distance

19.29mi

Elevation +

4600f

TrailRank

36

Sévrier-Crêt de Châtillon-Annecy jc 011115 Starting in the southern part of Sévrier. I took bus number 51 from Annecy to Albertville and stopped at Sévrier-Le Brouillet. From there I went uphill among houses until I fou...

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Tête De La Chevrette 2039m

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near Le Couteray, Rhône-Alpes (France)

CathyODowd

Distance

6.65mi

Elevation +

2054f

TrailRank

36

An easy half-day tour suitable for poor visibility and high avalanche risk days. Mostly follows tracks up through the forest. Starts from Le Buet, near Vallorcine.

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Vallee de Averole

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near Vincendières, Région Rhône-Alpes (France)

gero de wandelaar

Distance

22.13mi

Elevation +

1939f

TrailRank

36

Vallee de Averole. One of my favorite vallee's in the French alps. Take the path at the right. Gives great views on the old village of Averole. Park your car at the parking at the end of the road. I forgot to switc...

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Mon joli Mont Joly

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near La Chapelle, Région Rhône-Alpes (France)

Christian Holzl

Distance

11.47mi

Elevation +

4820f

TrailRank

36| 4.67

We follow the path through the forest and over the alpage. Later the path winds up along the ridge passing the the top chairlift of Megeve over a bit more rocky terrain. The summit itself is breathtaking and will us allo...

La montée finale du Mont Joly, dans les pierres peut être un peu compliquée pour certains. La vie est vraiment sympa. Le...
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Grenoble-near Uriage

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near Herbeys, Rhône-Alpes (France)

fels31

Distance

3.27mi

Elevation +

1289f

TrailRank

36

Easy 1-2 hour hike near Grenoble. Great views of the valley of Uriage-les-Bains, Grenoble and the nearby mountain chains. Access requires car or bicycle. Little elevation gain, mostly small roads or decent hiking trails,...

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Lac de Pormenaz, Servoz, France

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near Le Mont, Région Rhône-Alpes (France)

Victor Kuipers

Distance

8.84mi

Elevation +

4229f

TrailRank

36

Circular hike from the village of Servoz up to Lac de Pormenaz. Some very steep sections requiring good fitness.

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FR: Clermont-Seyssel

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near Cologny, Rhône-Alpes (France)

Jos ackema

Distance

19.54mi

Elevation +

1998f

TrailRank

35

Route Yellow 2,Starts ad Clermont and end in Seyssel. There is also a route 1 in the beginning in Clermont. You can go further on Route 3 and 3bis Seyssel.

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Léaz

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near Léaz, Rhône-Alpes (France)

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Distance

13.31mi

Elevation +

3281f

TrailRank

35

Léaz. This walk takes in 9 surrounding villages, two of which have beer available, Clarafond and Eloise. The walk has over 1000m vertical accumulated height. It runs through some very beautiful places with fantastic view...

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Tour du Mont Grele

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near Lépin-le-Lac, Rhône-Alpes (France)

Eveline12

Distance

12.66mi

Elevation +

3606f

TrailRank

35

Track from Lepin le Lac to the viewpoint of Mont Grele, close to the 3 electric cable masts at the top. From the top you will have a great view of Lac d' Aiguebelette. Start: Parking at Lepin le Lac afront of Ecole Mair...

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au pays des sources

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near Le Roux, Rhône-Alpes (France)

Efmer

Distance

7.68mi

Elevation +

1929f

TrailRank

35

Start at Le Roux, a small town 1,5 Km down from the main road. Park at the mairie or drive a bit further untill you find a parking spot. Find the sign pointing to the GR 7. This cobblestone trail may be quite slip...

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