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8.36mi
Distance
5h31m
Duration
+4751ft
Elevation gain
-4721ft
Elevation loss
Strenuous
Level

Tour de la Tournette

View on the Aravis massif
View on the Aravis massif
Ascent to the tip of the Bajulaz
Ascent to the tip of the Bajulaz
View on the Tournette after the Bajulaz point
View on the Tournette after the Bajulaz point
A goat just below the Tournette summit
A goat just below the Tournette summit
View on Annecy from the top of the Tournette
View on Annecy from the top of the Tournette
View of the Alps from the Tournette summit
View of the Alps from the Tournette summit

Route details

1.94mph
Speed
2734 kcal
Calories burned
21.5%
Avg grade
Loop trail
Route type
3615ft
Min altitude
7700ft
Max altitude
Technical level: Technical Steep climb

This hiking trail covers 8.36mi starting from Les Clefs, Haute-Savoie. The hike is a loop trail and returns to the trailhead. This hike is rated as strenuous, plan for about 5h31m to complete it. The route has an elevation gain of 4751ft and an elevation loss of 4721ft.

Description of the route by the creator

Park at the end of the Tournette road either on the parking lot or along the road. Follow the signs for the Rosairy refuge. Follow the path on the right 100m from the start. At the refuge, turn left to go to the combe des Vorets then to the col des Vorets. Continue on this path to reach the combe des Frets and go up on the right. Once at the top, turn right for the steepest path of the route. You arrive at the foot of the Tournette. Finish the ascent with the help of the ladders to reach the top. Take the same path for 50m then turn right to go back to the Rosairy refuge and then to the parking.

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Route profile

4751ft
Elevation gain
4721ft
Elevation loss
3615ft
Min altitude
7700ft
Max altitude

How to get there

Trailhead: 3194 Route De La Tournette, 74230 Les Clefs, France

GPS coordinates of the trailhead: 45.84321, 6.31295 / 45°50'35'' N, 6°18'46'' E

Caution: May Cross Private Property

This route may pass through or near private property. Always respect posted signs, obtain permission where required, and follow local trespassing laws. MapPlanner does not guarantee public access along any route.

Safety Notice

Trail and road conditions may change without notice due to weather, construction, or other factors. Always verify current conditions before heading out. You are responsible for your own safety — follow local signage, obey traffic laws, and use your best judgment on the trail.

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