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10,561mi
Distance
6h3m
Duration
1,75mph
Speed
3927ft
Elevation +
3911ft
Elevation -
4429ft
Min altitude
6696ft
Max altitude
Difficult
Level

Lac Lessy et Aiguille verte

The Aravis mountain range
The Aravis mountain range
Lac de Lessy from the Col de la Forclaz
Lac de Lessy from the Col de la Forclaz
Lac de Lessy from the summit of Aiguille verte
Lac de Lessy from the summit of Aiguille verte
On the shores of Lac de Lessy
On the shores of Lac de Lessy
Lake Lessy
Lake Lessy
View from Col de Sosay
View from Col de Sosay
View north from Col de Sosay
View north from Col de Sosay
The Solaison plateau from the Col de Sosay
The Solaison plateau from the Col de Sosay

Route details

Explore this hiking route of 10,561mi starting from Glières-Val-de-Borne, Haute-Savoie. The hike does not return to the starting point and ends near . This hike is rated as difficult, plan for about 6h3m to complete it. The route has a positive elevation gain of 3927ft and a negative elevation loss of 3911ft.

Description of the route by the creator

From the "Paradis" parking lot, follow the signs to the Col de la Forclaz. Once at the pass, there are several possible routes: either to the lake, or to the right, up to the Col de Buclon. From here, you can climb to the summit of the Aiguille Verte. The climb is not particularly difficult, just a little steep. Return along the same path, then turn right at the col to reach Lac de Lessy. You can then go on to the Col de Sosay for a lovely view of the Solaison plateau. To return, take the same path, passing the lake and returning to the parking lot.

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Route profile

3927ft
Elevation +
3911ft
Elevation -
4429ft
Min altitude
6696ft
Max altitude

How to get there

Route starting point: 2345 Voie Communale No18 De Paradis, 74130 Glières-Val-de-Borne, France

GPS coordinates of the starting point: 45.99332, 6.4153 / 45°59'35'' N, 6°24'55'' E