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5.065mi
Distance
4h38m
Duration
+4514ft
Elevation gain
-1660ft
Elevation loss
Hard
Level

Mont Colombier depuis Montlardier

View of the Tournette on the way up
View of the Tournette on the way up
A patou watches over the mounts at the Rosannaz pass
A patou watches over the mounts at the Rosannaz pass
View on the Trélod and the Arcalod from the top of the Mont Colombier
View on the Trélod and the Arcalod from the top of the Mont Colombier
View on the lake of Annecy in background
View on the lake of Annecy in background
The cross at the top of Mont Colombier
The cross at the top of Mont Colombier
The Bauges during the descent to Fullie at sunset
The Bauges during the descent to Fullie at sunset

Route details

1.28mph
Speed
2496 kcal
Calories burned
23.1%
Avg grade
Point to point
Route type
2484ft
Min altitude
6696ft
Max altitude
Steep climb

This hiking trail covers 5.065mi starting from Le Châtelard, Savoie. The hike does not return to the trailhead and ends near 73630, École, Savoie, France. This hike is rated as hard, plan for about 4h38m to complete it. The route has an elevation gain of 4514ft and an elevation loss of 1660ft.

Description of the route by the creator

Park on the small parking lot at Montlardier near the watering hole. The path is well indicated by the signs to the top of the Colombier. Then descend from the south side to the chalet de la Fullie.

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Route profile

4514ft
Elevation gain
1660ft
Elevation loss
2484ft
Min altitude
6696ft
Max altitude

How to get there

Trailhead: 299 Route De Montlardier, 73630 Le Châtelard, France

GPS coordinates of the trailhead: 45.67749, 6.1268 / 45°40'38'' N, 6°7'36'' E

Caution: May Cross Private Property

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Safety Notice

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