Hikes around the Col de la Forclaz
Do you want to put on your walking shoes during your camping trip near Annecy? Discover the most beautiful hikes around the Col de la Forclaz.
7 Fountains Loop
This low elevation hike is accessible to children and occasional walkers. The route starts from the church of Montmin to reach the monument of the Seven Fountains and two hamlets (La Perrière, La Côte) before returning to the starting point.
- Level: Easy
- Length: 7 km
- Duration: 2h40
- Departure: Montmin
- Elevation: 258 m
- Loop tour: yes
Near Rounds and Chalet de l'Aulp
The perfect itinerary if you want to take a family walk of less than 2 hours, with the possibility of eating at the chalet de l'Aulp to regain your strength before descending.
- Level: Easy
- Length: 4.5 km
- Duration: 1h45
- Departure: Montmin
- Elevation: 200 m
- Loop tour: yes
Col de la Forclaz
A beautiful walk in the undergrowth which alternates sunny and shaded areas on a portion of the GR96, path marked in red and white.
- Average level
- Length: 11.25 km
- Duration: 5h30
- Departure: Doussard
- Elevation: 974 m
- Loop tour: yes
Angon waterfall
This well-marked loop circuit takes you to the Angon waterfall, one of the canyoning hotspots in Haute-Savoie. The start is at the parking lot just after the bridge, on the road to Angon.
- Average level
- Length: 4.7 km
- Duration: 2h15
- Departure: Talloires
- Elevation: 400 m
- Loop tour: yes
Lanfonnet et Roche Murraz
A great choice for fit hikers looking for an alternative to the popular summit in the area, the Tournette. This circuit is also less frequented and less difficult than that of the Tournette, and the landscapes crossed are just as fabulous.
- Average level
- Length: 5.55 km
- Duration: 2h45
- Departure: Talloires
- Elevation: 495 m
- Loop tour: yes
La Tournette from Montmin
A very difficult circuit reserved for good walkers which will take you to an altitude of 2,240 m, on the roof of the Massif des Bornes. Your efforts will be rewarded with striking views of Lake Annecy, the Aravis range and Mont Blanc.
- Level: Difficult
- Length: 13.1 km
- Duration: 7h00
- Departure: Montmin
- Elevation: 1,350 m
- Loop tour: yes