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5,823mi
Distance
3h31m
Duration
1,65mph
Speed
3278ft
Elevation +
3451ft
Elevation -
3320ft
Min altitude
6631ft
Max altitude
Very difficult
Level

Mont Lachat depuis le Sappey

View of the valley above the Col de la Buffaz
View of the valley above the Col de la Buffaz
The cliffs of Mont Lachat
The cliffs of Mont Lachat
Col de la Buffaz and Pointe de l'Ovine
Col de la Buffaz and Pointe de l'Ovine
A glimpse of Lake Annecy from the summit
A glimpse of Lake Annecy from the summit
Mount Charvin in the clouds
Mount Charvin in the clouds
The Mont Lachat cross
The Mont Lachat cross
The narrow path to the summit before doing a bit of climbing
The narrow path to the summit before doing a bit of climbing
The barely visible path to the foot of the cliffs
The barely visible path to the foot of the cliffs
Continue straight ahead to reach the foot of the cliffs, then turn left to cross them.
Continue straight ahead to reach the foot of the cliffs, then turn left to cross them.

Route details

Explore this hiking route of 5,823mi starting from Thônes, Haute-Savoie. The hike is a loop and returns to the starting point. This hike is rated as very difficult, plan for about 3h31m to complete it. The route has a positive elevation gain of 3278ft and a negative elevation loss of 3451ft.

Description of the route by the creator

Caution: difficult route requiring some climbing, but without difficulties. Park at the last parking lot on the road to the hamlet of Le Sappey. Follow the forest road to the Col de la Buffaz. Turn right at the farm. The path is no longer signposted and is barely visible up to the summit. Be sure to follow the route to the summit, as there are no marks on the rocks to indicate where to go. You'll have to do a bit of climbing to get over the rocks and find a path to the summit. Once you've reached the ridge, continue a little further to reach the iron cross and the viewpoint. Take the same path back down to the forest road and then the parking lot.

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Route profile

3278ft
Elevation +
3451ft
Elevation -
3320ft
Min altitude
6631ft
Max altitude

How to get there

Route starting point: Chemin De La Buffaz, 74230 Thônes

GPS coordinates of the starting point: 45.91629, 6.32348 / 45°54'58'' N, 6°19'24'' E