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13.995mi
Distance
7h9m
Duration
+6037ft
Elevation gain
-6020ft
Elevation loss
Strenuous
Level

Les 3 têtes : Arpettaz, Ronde et Noire

View of Mont Téret from the pass
View of Mont Téret from the pass
View of Lake Annecy
View of Lake Annecy
View of the 3 heads
View of the 3 heads
Thônes and La Tournette in the clouds
Thônes and La Tournette in the clouds
The Glières plateau and Mont Lachat
The Glières plateau and Mont Lachat
La crois de la tête de l'Arpettaz
La crois de la tête de l'Arpettaz
The Parmelan from the tête Ronde
The Parmelan from the tête Ronde

Route details

2.29mph
Speed
3418 kcal
Calories burned
16.3%
Avg grade
Loop trail
Route type
2077ft
Min altitude
6122ft
Max altitude
Technicity: Technical Steep climb

This hiking trail covers 13.995mi starting from La Balme-de-Thuy, Haute-Savoie. The hike is a loop trail and returns to the trailhead. This hike is rated as strenuous, plan for about 7h9m to complete it. The route has an elevation gain of 6037ft and an elevation loss of 6020ft.

Description of the route by the creator

Start from the church at La Balme de Thuy. Follow the signs up to the pass. You can either go straight up to the first head or take the path on the right to reach the Signal and enjoy the view of Lake Annecy and the Plateau des Glières. Then return along the same path. The path to the first head (Arpettaz) is not clearly marked. Go up to the left and reach the cliff with a large arrow on it. Then just follow the path that follows the 3 heads. The way back passes through the Lapiaz, so follow the yellow marks on the ground to avoid getting lost. The return path takes a small road back to the village. It is possible to turn right before reaching the village to reach a viewpoint over the valley.

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Route profile

6037ft
Elevation gain
6020ft
Elevation loss
2077ft
Min altitude
6122ft
Max altitude

How to get there

Trailhead: 36 Route Des Challes, 74230 La Balme-de-Thuy, France

GPS coordinates of the trailhead: 45.9011, 6.27752 / 45°54'3'' N, 6°16'39'' E

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Safety Notice

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