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7.85mi
Distance
3h47m
Duration
+3671ft
Elevation gain
-3681ft
Elevation loss
Hard
Level

La Roche Muraz par le Lanfonnet

Arriving at l'Aulp Riant Dessous
Arriving at l'Aulp Riant Dessous
Arriving at l'Aulp Riant Dessus
Arriving at l'Aulp Riant Dessus
View of La Tournette from Roche Muraz
View of La Tournette from Roche Muraz
View of Lake Annecy from Roche Muraz
View of Lake Annecy from Roche Muraz
View of southern Lake Annecy from Roche Muraz
View of southern Lake Annecy from Roche Muraz
On the descent to Aulp Riant
On the descent to Aulp Riant
View of La Tournette in the distance
View of La Tournette in the distance
The rather slippery scree descent
The rather slippery scree descent

Route details

2.31mph
Speed
1826 kcal
Calories burned
17.7%
Avg grade
Loop trail
Route type
2605ft
Min altitude
5807ft
Max altitude
Steep climb

This hiking trail covers 7.85mi starting from Alex, Haute-Savoie. The hike is a loop trail and returns to the trailhead. This hike is rated as hard, plan for about 3h47m to complete it. The route has an elevation gain of 3671ft and an elevation loss of 3681ft.

Description of the route by the creator

Park at the end of the road at Villard Dessus in Alex. Simply follow the forest path to the chalet at l'Aulp Riant Dessous and then l'Aulp Riant Dessus (beware of herds, but do not let them wander). At the second chalet, turn right to reach the edge of the mountain, then right for a final short climb to Roche Muraz. Enjoy the beautiful view of Lake Annecy and La Tournette. To return, either take the same path or go left. However, this path is steep and very stony, making it easy to slip. Finally, take the forest road back to the parking lot.

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Route profile

3671ft
Elevation gain
3681ft
Elevation loss
2605ft
Min altitude
5807ft
Max altitude

How to get there

Trailhead: Voie Communale Des Greppons, 74290 Alex, France

GPS coordinates of the trailhead: 45.87831, 6.23677 / 45°52'41'' N, 6°14'12'' E

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Safety Notice

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