Published on 27 December 2022 | by Pierre-Alexandre
Veritable balcony overlooking the Arve Valley, Pointe d’Andey is an ideal objective for an outing in the beginning of the season when the snow forbids escapades on higher mountains. Its location allows a dominating overlook on all the surrounding peaks, particularly on Bargy Massif... Read More →
Published on 30 October 2022 | by Pierre-Alexandre
Located at the end of Lake Geneva in the heart of Chablais, Le Grammont is part of these walks whose memory remains the most predominant as the landscapes discovered are grandiose. Passing first by the picturesque Lake Taney, the route then rises towards the Col des Crosses... Read More →
Published on 17 October 2022 | by Pierre-Alexandre
Recognizable by its steep cliffs on its north face, the Montagne de Sous-Dine constitutes a pleasant hike in the heart of the Bornes Massif. The ascent begins in the forest, continues through the lapiaz, and ends in a vast grassy plateau which, because of its ideal location, offers an extensive panorama on... Read More →
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 →
