Hiking: the best mountain trails in Savoie!

In summer the mountain ranges take off their white dress and give way to a colorful picture, with shades of green. Every year the fauna and flora are reborn in the valleys, offering an exceptional natural panorama to vacationers who come to enjoy a moment in the great outdoors. In Haute-Savoie, tourists even have the opportunity to enjoy a breathtaking view of the glaciers and eternal snow of Mont-Blanc. Here for adventurers is a selection of the most beautiful mountain hikes in Haute-Savoie to practice with family or friends for moments of pure happiness.

Savoyard walk to discover the forts of Esseillon — Easy

This hike is ideal for beginners who want to learn the pleasures of discovery in the great outdoors. An easy route to complete in around two and a half hours which is perfect for a family walk. The 2 km route offers a treasure hunt to discover the history of the Esseillon forts. Using a bundle containing several clues and a game book, follow in the footsteps of soldier Alessandro in 1840. Perfect for enjoying a fun and educational walk with your children.

The Refuge du Carro-Lac Noir and Lac Blanc via the Balcony Trail — Medium

Balcony routes like this one are rare, offering an exceptional panorama of the Albaron, Vallonet and Evettes glaciers. This hike in the heart of the Parc de la Vanoise takes you to the heart of a landscape where shades of blue echo between glaciers and lakes which reflect shades ranging from azure to turquoise. At the end of the climb, the Carro refuge will allow you to stop or spend the night there before descending via the gorge path which leads to the hamlet of Écot, strewn with minerals. Allow around 6 to 7 hours for this route which is suitable for all levels of walkers.

Climbing Mount Tabor – Difficult

This is an ideal hike for climbers. Mount Tabor offers an ascent into the heart of a wild landscape through winding paths, passing between lakes and rocky mountains. The arrival is at a superb summit which offers an exceptional panorama of the prestigious mountains of Savoie, some of which still remain snow-covered during the summer. Allow an average of 7 hours for this route reserved for regulars, which passes by the Thabor chapel, a major place of pilgrimage. Once arriving at the pass, characterized by a lunar mineral landscape, hikers have the option of spending the night in the Thabor refuge.

Hike Arêches/Beaufort — Lac de Presset — Difficult

The most athletic among you will undoubtedly appreciate this sporty hike in Savoie characterized by a superb route in the heart of the Beaufortain massif. After approximately 6 hours of walking, including 890 m of elevation gain, hikers can rest in the Presset lake refuge which offers a breathtaking view of the famous and magnificent Pierra Menta, symbol of the local massif. A sporting route reserved for regulars.

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