Published on 24 August 2022 | by Pierre-Alexandre
Pointe de Merdassier is a summit located in the Aravis massif offering a 360° panorama on a large number of massifs, notably the Mont Charvin. The only access path to the summit of Pointe de Merdassier is very steep, perhaps the steepest I have encountered in many years... Read More →
Published on 7 June 2022 | by Pierre-Alexandre
Pic de la Corne is a rather unknown summit in the Chablais massif. From the top of its 2084 m of altitude, Pic de la Corne is nevertheless an interesting hiking objective. Indeed, it offers the hiker a splendid panorama on the peaks of the Chablais... Read More →
Published on 5 June 2022 | by Pierre-Alexandre
Mount Vorassay (2287 m altitude) is a privileged observation point for a large number of prestigious and emblematic summits of Haute-Savoie. The circuit I propose below describes a loop in which the first part of the ascent is done in forest and undergrowth... Read More →
Published on 3 June 2022 | by Pierre-Alexandre
The objective of this hike is to discover Lac Lovenex nestled in a very wild setting in the middle of a combe bounded by the Grande Miette and the Mont Valeur. This Franco-Swiss hike will take us to Pas de Lovenex, the highest point of the itinerary, in order to discover the Lac de Lovenex from... Read More →
Published on 12 September 2021 | by Pierre-Alexandre
Pointe Noire de Pormenaz is a summit of the Giffre massif overlooking Lac de Pormenaz situated below on its north-eastern flank. Located in a dominant position in relation to the Diosaz valley, Pointe Noire de Pormenaz remains a must-see in Haute-Savoie... Read More →
Published on 29 August 2021 | by Pierre-Alexandre
The Chaos du Chéran walk starts at the Pont de l'Abîme, a remarkable structure built in 1885 by Ferdinand Arnodin which links the village of Cusy to that of Gruffy above the Chéran. With a span of almost 75 metres and overlooking the Chéran by 96 metres, the view is breathtaking and superb... Read More →
Published on 28 August 2021 | by Pierre-Alexandre
Nestled at the foot of the Aiguilles Rouges, the Lac de la Persévérance is a curiosity that will leave beautiful memories for the hiker. Less frequented than the popular Lac Blanc below, the Lac de la Persévérance is nonetheless a choice destination thanks to the setting it offers... Read More →
Published on 28 June 2021 | by Pierre-Alexandre
Pointe de Puvat and Pointe de la Québlette dominate the Plateau des Glières and offer a splendid panorama of the Aravis Massif, part of Lake Annecy, Tournette and the Mont Blanc Massif... Read More →
Published on 25 May 2021 | by Pierre-Alexandre
The Roc des Boeufs is located at the northern end of the Massif des Bauges on the western shore of Lake Annecy.The walk to the Roc des Boeufs should be done in dry weather as the climb through the forest can be very muddy and the arrival at the summit can quickly become very slippery. ... Read More →
Published on 9 May 2021 | by Pierre-Alexandre
Parmelan is one of the must-sees of Haute-Savoie. Visible from the surroundings of Annecy, its imposing cliffs dominate and make it a panoramic viewpoint that will amaze any hiker. The ascent by the Grand Montoir is delicate... Read More →
Published on 21 September 2020 | by Pierre-Alexandre
Nestled in the Valle d'Aosta, Lago del Rutor is a little jewel of the Mont Blanc Massif. Indeed, it remains the object of a magnificent hike ... Read More →
Published on 14 September 2020 | by Pierre-Alexandre
Aiguilles de Baulmes is a group of crests located in the Jura massif in the district of Jura-nord vaudois. Culminating at an altitude of 1558 m, Aiguilles de Baulmes are a great classic of the region. Indeed, the path along the ridge offers a magnificent 180° panorama of the Alps, Lake Neuchâtel... Read More →
