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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