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4.092mi
Distance
3h25m
Duration
1.2mph
Speed
1991ft
Elevation +
1998ft
Elevation -
3196ft
Min altitude
4908ft
Max altitude
Medium
Level

Col de la Buffaz

View on the Pointe de Dran
View on the Pointe de Dran
View on the Buffaz pass
View on the Buffaz pass
Col de la Buffaz
Col de la Buffaz
View from the pass to the drop-off point
View from the pass to the drop-off point
Descent to the hamlet
Descent to the hamlet

Route details

Explore this hiking route of 4.092mi starting from Thônes, Haute-Savoie. The hike is a loop and returns to the starting point. This hike is rated as intermediate, plan for about 3h25m to complete it. The route has a positive elevation gain of 1991ft and a negative elevation loss of 1998ft.

Description of the route by the creator

From the parking lot located at the hamlet of Crêt, follow the signs for the Col de la Buffaz. At the first sign on the track, take the path on the left to make a loop. Then follow the signs to the pass. Once at the pass, take the track to go down to the hamlet. Be careful, the first part of the track is very steep, do not walk on slippery ground.

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Bauges

Route profile

1991ft
Elevation +
1998ft
Elevation -
3196ft
Min altitude
4908ft
Max altitude

How to get there

Route starting point: Route Du Sappey, 74230 Thônes

GPS coordinates of the starting point: 45.91603, 6.32317 / 45°54'57'' N, 6°19'23'' E