MapPlanner
14.349mi
Distance
7h45m
Duration
+4324ft
Elevation gain
-4321ft
Elevation loss
Hard
Level

Tour du Parmelan

Chemin du Petit Montoir
Chemin du Petit Montoir
View of the Aravis mountains from Plan de l'Aigle
View of the Aravis mountains from Plan de l'Aigle
View of Lake Geneva from the Plan de l'Aigle
View of Lake Geneva from the Plan de l'Aigle
View of the Aravis mountains and Mont Blanc just before the refuge
View of the Aravis mountains and Mont Blanc just before the refuge
Lake Annecy from the summit of Parmelan
Lake Annecy from the summit of Parmelan
View of the Parmelan refuge and Mont Blanc
View of the Parmelan refuge and Mont Blanc

Route details

1.85mph
Speed
3565 kcal
Calories burned
11.4%
Avg grade
Loop trail
Route type
3816ft
Min altitude
5984ft
Max altitude
Technicity: Technical Steep climb

This hiking trail covers 14.349mi starting from Villaz, Haute-Savoie. The hike is a loop trail and returns to the trailhead. This hike is rated as hard, plan for about 7h45m to complete it. The route has an elevation gain of 4324ft and an elevation loss of 4321ft.

Description of the route by the creator

The route winds around the Parmelan from the Bois brûlé parking lot. Follow the signs to Petit Montoir, then on to Grotte de l'Enfer. The trail continues to the northernmost point, the Plan de l'Aigle. Go back down into the valley to reach the Pertuis mountain pasture. Then climb back up to the Parmelan refuge. Finally, descend via the Grand or Petit Montoir to reach the parking lot.

(Description automatically translated)

Route profile

4324ft
Elevation gain
4321ft
Elevation loss
3816ft
Min altitude
5984ft
Max altitude

How to get there

Trailhead: Route Du Parmelan, 74370 Villaz, France

GPS coordinates of the trailhead: 45.95201, 6.2221 / 45°57'7'' N, 6°13'19'' E

Download / Export

GPX

Hiking trails nearby

E2E offline 1788683804546
Flo+explorer
Hiking
Easy

E2E offline 1788683804546

0.656mi
10m
+30ft
Haute-Savoie - Annecy
Tête du danay par les confins
Laetitia G
Hiking
Hard

Tête du danay par les confins

4.941mi
2h23m
+1112ft
Haute-Savoie - La Clusaz
E2E offline 1788624917955
Flo+explorer
Hiking
Easy

E2E offline 1788624917955

1.005mi
19m
+253ft
Haute-Savoie - Annecy
De Rue de la Barrade à Allée du Bois des Îles
Flo+explorer
Hiking
Easy

De Rue de la Barrade à Allée du Bois des Îles

0.361mi
9m33s
+0ft
Haute-Savoie - Annecy

Recommended routes for you

Pointe de Talamarche depuis Montremont
Flo
Hiking
Hard

Pointe de Talamarche depuis Montremont

7.289mi
4h15m
+4035ft
Haute-Savoie - Thônes
Col de la Buffaz
Flo
Hiking
Moderate

Col de la Buffaz

4.092mi
3h25m
+1991ft
Haute-Savoie - Thônes
Le Môle depuis Ayse
Flo
Hiking
Moderate

Le Môle depuis Ayse

8.039mi
4h1m
+3524ft
Haute-Savoie - Ayse
Cascades d'Angon
Flo
Hiking
Easy

Cascades d'Angon

3.204mi
3h15m
+1093ft
Haute-Savoie - Talloires-Montmin

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.