A guidebook to 30 walks in southern Haute Savoie. Exploring the dramatic scenery of the French Alps between Chamonix and Annecy, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike.

Routes range from 7 to 20km (4–12 miles) and can be enjoyed in 3–8 hours. Walks have been graded from easy to difficult allowing you to choose routes suitable for your ability.

• 1:50,000 maps are included for each route
• GPX files available to download
• Detailed information on planning, accommodation and transport 
• Part of a 2-volume set, an accompanying Cicerone guidebook Walking in the Haute Savoie: North is also available

Map key
Location of walks
Preface
Introduction
A short history of the Haute Savoie
Wildlife
Plants and flowers
Getting there
When to go
Accommodation
Savoyard food and drink
What to take
Waymarking
Maps
Safety
Using this guide

Vallée de l’Arve
Walk 1    Le Môle
Walk 2    Pointe de Marcelly
Walk 3    Tour de Chevran
Walk 4    Plateau d’Assy
Walk 5    Refuge de Moëde-Anterne

Vallée du Haut Giffre
Walk 6    Lac d’Anterne et le Dérochoir
Walk 7    Lac de Gers
Walk 8    Lac de la Vogealle
Walk 9    Tête de Bostan
Walk 10    Chalets de Criou

Chaîne des Aravis: Nord
Walk 11    Lac Bénit
Walk 12    Boucle des Confins
Walk 13    Trou de la Mouche
Walk 14    Circuit des Annes
Walk 15    Arête des Saix
Walk 16    Boucle du Lac de Lessy
Walk 17    Boucle de St-Jean-de-Sixt

Chaîne des Aravis: Sud
Walk 18    Pointe d’Orsière
Walk 19    Tour de La Tulle
Walk 20    Tour du Sulens
Walk 21    Tour de l’Aiguille de la Tournette
Walk 22    Boucle des Tervelles

Plateau de la Borne
Walk 23    Roche Parnal
Walk 24    Montagne de Sous-Dîne
Walk 25    Plateau des Glières
Walk 26    Le Parmelan

Lac d’Annecy
Walk 27    La Tournette
Walk 28    Cascades d’Angon
Walk 29    Crête du Taillefer
Walk 30    Montagne d’Entrevernes

Appendix A   Route summary table
Appendix B   Useful information
Appendix C   Glossary of useful French words
 

Seasons

Spring and summer, when the snow has melted and the slopes are bright with alpine flowers. Autumn, when the leaves are changing, and even winter for some of the lower walks

Centres

Annecy, La Clusaz, Grand Bornand, Plateau d'Assy, Samoëns, Sixt, Sallanches, Thônes, la Roche-sur-Foron

Difficulty

A variety of routes of differing length and height gain, suitable for most abilities, graded from easy to difficult. None require special equipment or expertise, but those graded difficult have some exposed sections, often protected by cables, and need a head for heights

Must See

Major peaks: Tournette, Tête de Boston, Parmelan, Môle Lakes: Annecy, Anterne, Vogealle, Gers, Lessy, Bénit, and numerous small mountain lakes Historical attractions: in the footsteps of English alpinist Alfred Wills, French Resistance monuments, monasteries, mountain chapels and shrines Geological features: dramatic waterfalls and limestone pavements Nature reserves, alpine gardens, bird migratory routes

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