Hike to one of the most famous lookouts on the lake and surrounding area. The loop takes you along a beautiful ridge route overlooking the famous limestone cliffs of Mont Veyrier, visible from Annecy.
On this walk, you leave behind the shores of Lake Annecy and its soothing atmosphere. The magnificent ridge trail to the summit is well worth the effort: it's a challenging and sporting climb.
Nevertheless, the shade of the pines and deciduous trees provides a pleasant coolness. These sometimes spread out to give a glimpse of the lake and its turquoise waters: a foretaste of the superb panoramas awaiting you at the summit. The ridge trail starts from the Col des Sauts: you follow the GRP Tour du lac d'Annecy. After a series of short climbs and descents, you'll come to Mont Veyrier, with its impressive sheer drop; Mont Baron, the highest point of the hike; and the old cable car, a vestige of the area's tourist popularity during the Belle Époque.
This is the most beautiful panorama of the loop, with a breathtaking view of the lake and the Bauges on one side, and the Aravis mountains and Mont Blanc on the other. Two orientation tables allow you to discover or rediscover the surrounding peaks.
The route continues down the Vallon des Contrebandiers, returning to the Annecy-le-Vieux marina via the heights of the village of Veyrier du Lac.
Whatever your hike, remember to take cereal bars, sufficient water, sunglasses, sun cream, a small first aid kit, as well as clothes adapted to your outing according to the season and the weather forecast.
Nevertheless, the shade of the pines and deciduous trees provides a pleasant coolness. These sometimes spread out to give a glimpse of the lake and its turquoise waters: a foretaste of the superb panoramas awaiting you at the summit. The ridge trail starts from the Col des Sauts: you follow the GRP Tour du lac d'Annecy. After a series of short climbs and descents, you'll come to Mont Veyrier, with its impressive sheer drop; Mont Baron, the highest point of the hike; and the old cable car, a vestige of the area's tourist popularity during the Belle Époque.
This is the most beautiful panorama of the loop, with a breathtaking view of the lake and the Bauges on one side, and the Aravis mountains and Mont Blanc on the other. Two orientation tables allow you to discover or rediscover the surrounding peaks.
The route continues down the Vallon des Contrebandiers, returning to the Annecy-le-Vieux marina via the heights of the village of Veyrier du Lac.
Whatever your hike, remember to take cereal bars, sufficient water, sunglasses, sun cream, a small first aid kit, as well as clothes adapted to your outing according to the season and the weather forecast.
Plain text period
From 15/05 to 01/11.Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
