Hikes whose elevation gain is less than 350 meters.
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Pointe de Miribel
7 November 2015 | by Pierre-Alexandre
Located in the Vallée Verte, in the heart of Chablais Massif, Pointe de Miribel remains an ideal objective for the beginner or for training at the beginning of the season. Very easy to reach, the summit offers a magnificent panorama on alpine pastures and peaks
Signal des Voirons
31 October 2015 | by Pierre-Alexandre
The Signal des Voirons offers a very accessible walk even for youngsters, allowing to discover along the way a magnificent panorama on Lake Geneva and the Jura Massif on one side as well as Mont Blanc and Chablais
Trient Glacier
2 July 2015 | by Pierre-Alexandre
I propose an excursion in Switzerland for an easy walk that allows observing the Trient Glacier. The trail follows along the Bisse du Trient for about four kilometers. A “bisse” is an artificial
Mont Baron (via the Col des Contrebandiers)
17 May 2015 | by Pierre-Alexandre
Located at the western end of the Bornes Massif just next to Annecy, Mont Baron remains an ideal goal for the preparation of the summer. Short and of slight elevation, the itinerary winds through the forest to emerge quickly on a balcony offering a beautiful view of Lake Annecy
Bois du Paradis (Chamonix)
17 February 2013 | by Pierre-Alexandre
The Bois du Paradis, located in the commune of Les Praz, remains a haven of tranquility in the winter tumult of Chamonix Valley, far from the hustle and bustle of the city center and the slopes
Col de Cordon
12 January 2012 | by Pierre-Alexandre
From the ski resort of Sommand, many summer hikes are possible in winter. For a discovery of the snowshoe outing, I propose the Col de Cordon that is an easy and safe route. The elevation gain of 230 m is climbed in about one hour depending on the snow conditions
Col de la Ramaz and Chalet Blanc
25 December 2011 | by Pierre-Alexandre
The itinerary proposed here is an easy winter stroll starting from the ski resort of Praz-de-Lys and allowing to reach Sommand by the Col de la Ramaz. It can be an initiation to the practice of snowshoeing as there
Bois du Bouchet
4 January 2009 | by Pierre-Alexandre
The Bois du Bouchet is a magnificent stroll within the reach of all, in a sumptuous setting, a few minutes from the center of Chamonix. It gives the right to see the highest peaks of the valley by strolling on a marked circuit without any difficulty
Lac des Plagnes
27 April 2008 | by Pierre-Alexandre
Lac des Plagnes can be the object of a beautiful family walk in the Valley of Abondance. Very popular with fishermen in summer, its banks are accessible by a small path that makes a loop and allows admiring the surrounding landscape
Col de Pierre Carrée
13 January 2007 | by Pierre-Alexandre
From the Col de Pierre Carrée, which is the northern part of Flaine ski resort, it is possible to take a pedestrian route that leads among the pines to reach a beautiful point of view on the valley of Cluses and the ski resort of Carroz d ’Araches. On the other side is the panorama of the immense
Pont du Diable (Mieussy)
20 August 2006 | by Pierre-Alexandre
The Pont du Diable is a nice little walk near Mieussy as it allows discovering the Giffre in a small valley. Under the bridge, the Gorge du Giffre is four meters wide, nine meters deep. It is the ideal ground for the practice of canyoning, kayaking, or sport fishing. The hydroelectric dam, operated by
Montagne de Chevran
11 October 2005 | by Pierre-Alexandre
I propose here a small walk above Cluses. The Montagne de Chevran offers a spectacular view over the Valley of the Arve, Pointe d’Areu, the Môle, Pointe d’Andey, and many other summits
