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  • Col de la Croix de Fer in Savoie
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Savoie

At the heart of the French Alps, Savoie is a majestic mountain setting, rich in history and tradition, that invites you to marvel.From snow-capped peaks and vast ski areas in winter to hiking trails and crystal-clear lakes in summer, Savoie seduces with its natural diversity and panoramic views.

Come and explore this Alpine paradise every season of the year!

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Attractions in Savoie


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recommended route Difficulty difficult Stage 6
Distance 54.6 km
Duration 4:18 h
Ascent 1,120 m
Descent 1,658 m

This 6th stage takes you to conquer a giant! You will climb the Col de l'Iseran (2764m), the highest paved mountain pass in the Alps, before ...

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from GTA Move Your Alps - 2017,   Grandes Itinérances
Haute-Maurienne-Vanoise
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Discover the turquoise waters of the Lac de Plan d'Amont, the starting point for numerous tours and ...

from Haute Maurienne Vanoise Tourisme,   Haute Maurienne Vanoise
Historical Site · Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
Visite en liberté du Fort de Savoie
Alpes-de-Haute-Provence
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from gta,   Grandes Itinérances
Hiking Trail · Villarodin-Bourget
Hiking to the tip of La Norma
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 11.1 km
Duration 4:30 h
Ascent 1,000 m
Descent 1,000 m

A full panorama of peaks lies at your fingertips. Altitude calls out to you and, on this hike, it seems the peaks have no limits. Discover the ...

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Haute Maurienne Vanoise
Local Village · Haute-Maurienne-Vanoise
L'Ecot, high altitude village
Haute-Maurienne-Vanoise
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The hamlet of Ecot, located 2000 m above sea level, classified site since 1971, represents a ...

from Haute Maurienne Vanoise Tourisme,   Haute Maurienne Vanoise
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 13.3 km
Duration 5:30 h
Ascent 1,050 m
Descent 1,050 m

A "Coup de coeur" hike, approaching the border glaciers at the bottom of the Haute Maurienne valley. A spectacle that nature offers us and that we ...

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Haute Maurienne Vanoise
Mountain Bike · Haute-Maurienne-Vanoise
Cross-country mountain biking: Lac du Mont Cenis
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 20.4 km
Duration 2:15 h
Ascent 475 m
Descent 474 m

A famous scenic loop to admire the marmots and fortifications around Mont Cenis Lake. With so much to see you might forget to concentrate on ...

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Haute Maurienne Vanoise
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A nature destination in the heart of the Alps

Between its majestic mountains and dazzling lakes such as Annecy and Bourget, Savoie boasts some superb scenery. Its vast forests, verdant valleys and Alpine meadows create an idyllic backdrop for outdoor enthusiasts.

Regional nature parks such as Chartreuse and Bauges preserve remarkable biodiversity, offering hiking trails that reveal breathtaking panoramas. In winter, Savoie is transformed into a white paradise, with countless ski areas offering unforgettable snowy descents.

Savoie's rich natural heritage appeals to hiking and winter sports enthusiasts alike, creating a destination where nature reigns supreme and where each season brings its own share of wonder.

Explore the peaks and valleys of Savoie on foot!

From leisurely strolls through lush green valleys to more challenging climbs to iconic peaks, Savoie offers routes for all levels of hiker in the heart of the Alps.

The Vanoise National Park and Chartreuse Regional Nature Park are home to a variety of trails offering breathtaking views of snow-capped peaks, Alpine lakes and unspoilt wildlife.

In summer, the flower-filled alpine meadows create a picturesque backdrop. For lovers of long-distance hiking and trekking, the famous Tour du Mont-Blanc also crosses Savoie, offering an unforgettable alpine adventure.

Savoie, a cycling destination par excellence

Cycle touring in Savoie reveals captivating Alpine routes, famous mountain passes and panoramic views. Itineraries such as the Col de l'Iseran offer rewarding climbs, while routes along lakes such as Lake Annecy invite you to take a leisurely stroll.

The region is rich in iconic cols, offering a varied terrain for cyclists of all abilities. The cycling atmosphere is alive and kicking in this land of the Tour de France, with dedicated events and signposted routes.

Whether you're a day-tripper or a touring cyclist, Savoie offers an incomparable cycling tourism experience, combining sport, discovery and immersion in the splendour of the Alps.

How about taking on a few mountain bike challenges?

Mountain biking in Savoie opens the door to an exceptional off-road adventure in the heart of the Alps. The département has a wide range of routes for mountain bikers, whether you're looking for dizzying descents, technical trails in the forest or quieter routes along the lakes.

The mountain biking areas of mountain resorts such as Les Arcs and La Plagne take you on marked trails, and the Alpine passes offer exciting challenges. Freeride and downhill enthusiasts will also find playgrounds to suit their level.

In summer, ski lifts provide easy access to the summits for memorable outings. With its breathtaking mountain scenery and varied trails, Savoie is an unmissable destination for mountain biking enthusiasts.

Haute Maurienne Vanoise: the outdoor destination!

Haute Maurienne Vanoise, the pearl of the Alps in Savoie, enchants with its natural beauty and authenticity. Surrounded by imposing peaks, this valley offers a wide range of outdoor activities. From hiking trails to winter skiing, the region has something for everyone. The unspoilt villages, such as Bonneval-sur-Arc, reflect traditional Alpine architecture.

The Vanoise National Park, accessible from the valley, boasts exceptional biodiversity. In winter, skiers and winter sports enthusiasts will find plenty to do on the snow-covered slopes and trails. The local culture, influenced by neighbouring Italy, is expressed through delicious cuisine featuring regional produce. Whether exploring the great outdoors, immersing yourself in culture or relaxing in the mountains, Haute Maurienne Vanoise offers an unforgettable alpine experience.

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Aiguebelette-le-Lac Aillon-le-Jeune Aillon-le-Vieux Aime-la-Plagne Aiton Aix-les-Bains Albertville Albiez-le-Jeune Albiez-Montrond Apremont (Savoie) Arbin Argentine Arith Arvillard Attignat-Oncin Aussois Avrieux Ayn Barberaz Barby Bassens Beaufort (Savoie) Bellecombe-en-Bauges Belmont-Tramonet Bessans Betton-Bettonet Billième Bonneval-sur-Arc Bonvillard Bonvillaret Bourdeau Bourg-Saint-Maurice Bourget-en-Huile Bourgneuf Bozel Brides-les-Bains Brison-Saint-Innocent Cevins Césarches Challes-les-Eaux Chambéry Chamousset Chamoux-sur-Gelon Champ-Laurent Champagneux Champagny-en-Vanoise Chanaz Châteauneuf Chignin Chindrieux Cléry Cognin Cohennoz Coise-Saint-Jean-Pied-Gauthier Conjux Corbel Courchevel (Savoie) Crest-Voland Cruet Curienne Détrier Doucy-en-Bauges Drumettaz-Clarafond Dullin Ecole Entrelacs Entremont-le-Vieux Epierre Esserts-Blay Flumet Fontcouverte-la-Toussuire Fourneaux Freney Fréterive Frontenex Gerbaix Gilly-sur-Isère Grand-Aigueblanche Grésy-sur-Aix Grésy-sur-Isère Grignon Hautecour Hauteluce Jacob-Bellecombette Jarrier Jarsy Jongieux La Balme La Bauche La Bâthie La Biolle La Bridoire La Chambre La Chapelle La Chapelle-Blanche (Savoie) La Chapelle-du-Mont-du-Chat La Chavanne La Compôte La Croix-de-la-Rochette La Giettaz La Léchère La Motte-en-Bauges La Motte-Servolex La Plagne Tarentaise La Ravoire La Table La Thuile (Savoie) La Tour-en-Maurienne La Trinité (Savoie) Laissaud Landry Le Bourget-du-Lac Le Châtelard Le Noyer Le Pontet Le Verneil Les Allues Les Avanchers-Valmorel Les Belleville Les Chapelles Les Chavannes-en-Maurienne Les Déserts Les Echelles Les Mollettes Lescheraines Lépin-le-Lac Loisieux Lucey Marcieux Marthod Mercury Meyrieux-Trouet Méry Modane Montagnole Montailleur Montcel Montendry Montgilbert Monthion Montmélian Montricher-Albanne Montsapey Montvalezan Montvernier Motz Mouxy Moûtiers Myans Nances Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe Notre-Dame-des-Millières Notre-Dame-du-Cruet Notre-Dame-du-Pré Novalaise Ontex Orelle Pallud Peisey-Nancroix Planaise Planay Plancherine Porte-de-Savoie Pralognan-la-Vanoise Presle Pugny-Chatenod Puygros Queige Rochefort Rognaix Rotherens Ruffieux Saint François Longchamp Saint-Alban-de-Montbel Saint-Alban-des-Hurtières Saint-Alban-des-Villards Saint-Alban-Leysse Saint-André (Savoie) Saint-Avre Saint-Baldoph Saint-Béron Saint-Cassin Saint-Christophe-la-Grotte Saint-Colomban-des-Villards Saint-Etienne-de-Cuines Saint-Franc Saint-François-de-Sales Saint-Genix-les-Villages Saint-Georges-des-Hurtières Saint-Jean-d'Arves Saint-Jean-d'Arvey Saint-Jean-de-Chevelu Saint-Jean-de-Couz Saint-Jean-de-la-Porte Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne Saint-Jeoire-Prieuré Saint-Julien-Mont-Denis Saint-Léger Saint-Marcel (Savoie) Saint-Martin-d'Arc Saint-Martin-de-la-Porte Saint-Martin-sur-la-Chambre Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne Saint-Nicolas-la-Chapelle Saint-Offenge Saint-Ours Saint-Pancrace Saint-Paul (Savoie) Saint-Paul-sur-Isère Saint-Pierre-d'Albigny Saint-Pierre-d'Alvey Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont Saint-Pierre-de-Belleville Saint-Pierre-de-Curtille Saint-Pierre-de-Genebroz Saint-Pierre-de-Soucy Saint-Rémy-de-Maurienne Saint-Sorlin-d'Arves Saint-Sulpice Saint-Thibaud-de-Couz Saint-Vital Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise Sainte-Hélène-du-Lac Sainte-Hélène-sur-Isère Sainte-Marie-d'Alvey Sainte-Marie-de-Cuines Sainte-Reine Salins-Fontaine Serrières-en-Chautagne Séez Sonnaz Thénésol Thoiry (Savoie) Tignes Tournon Tours-en-Savoie Traize Tresserve Trévignin Ugine Val-Cenis Val-d'Isère Val-d’Arc Valgelon-La Rochette Valloire Valmeinier Venthon Verel-de-Montbel Verel-Pragondran Verrens-Arvey Verthemex Villard-d'Héry Villard-Léger Villard-Sallet Villard-sur-Doron Villarembert Villargondran Villarodin-Bourget Villaroger Vimines Vions Viviers-du-Lac Voglans Yenne

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  • September 04, 2026
    Laurent Benoist
    July 07, 2026
    Joli parcours, très esthétique, avec un beau dénivelé. Je me permets d'ajouter que le parcours de la spéléo rando nécessite un casque en plus de la frontale, car on est jamais à l'abri de se cogner la tête sous terre et l'on passe également sous un puits (la tanne du névé), d'où des objets peuvent toujours tomber. A noter également : la présence de neige et de glace au pied de ce dernier. Le sol peut donc être très glissant à cet endroit.
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    Written September 04, 2026
  • August 31, 2026
    Gregory MOREAU
    August 30, 2026
    Un magnifique itinéraire éloigné des foules. Par contre, exigent avec des passages avec chaînes et des éboulis. Le temps indiqué me semble relativement optimiste 😝 Mais clairement à voir. Merci du partage 😉
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    Challenging
    Written August 31, 2026
  • August 30, 2026
    Stéphane Paccaud
    Rando superbe à bien effectuer dans le sens indiqué pour profiter pleinement des panorama
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    Written August 30, 2026
  • August 24, 2026
    Laura B.
    August 23, 2026
    super randonnée ! la descente est un peu plus exigeante que le reste car elle n'est pas aussi bien banalisée
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    Photo: Laura B., Community
    Written August 24, 2026
  • August 15, 2026
    Christophe Mouty
    August 15, 2026
    Petite balade facile. Jolie chapelle encaissée dans les rochers.
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    Photo: Christophe Mouty, Community
    Photo: Christophe Mouty, Community
    Photo: Christophe Mouty, Community
    Photo: Christophe Mouty, Community
    Written August 15, 2026
  • August 12, 2026
    sandrine ferrero
    August 12, 2026
    Très belle randonnée mais attention elle n'est pas d'un niveau "facile" : la montée et la descente sont assez techniques dans les pierriers de lauzes. Il faut de bonnes chaussures de randonnées
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    Written August 12, 2026
  • August 09, 2026
    Christine Taxis 
    August 09, 2026
    Wunderschöne, sehr abwechslungsreiche Wanderung mit herrlichen Aussichten. Die Wege sind sehr gut und auch beschildert, angenehme Steigungen. Man kann mit oder ohne Abzweigungen wandern. Sollte am Col der Parkplatz voll sein, kann man auch ein kleines Stück weiter Richtung Col du Glandon fahren. Ca. 300m unterhalb der Stelle, wo der Wanderweg die Straße quert, ist ein Schotterplatz zum Parken.
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    Photo: Christine Taxis, Community
    Photo: Christine Taxis, Community
    Photo: Christine Taxis, Community
    Photo: Christine Taxis, Community
    Variety of paths Scenic
    Written August 09, 2026
  • July 26, 2026
    Sandra B
    July 26, 2026
    très beau parcours sur plusieurs types de terrains avec de beaux visuels sur le lac a différents points de vues en fonction du dénivelé je recommande ++
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    Photo: Sandra B, Community
    Photo: Sandra B, Community
    Photo: Sandra B, Community
    Variety of paths Scenic
    Written July 26, 2026
  • July 26, 2026
    Mathieu
    Un sentier très agréable qui permet de faire une boucle avec des trajets variés.
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    Variety of paths
    Written July 26, 2026
  • July 24, 2026
    Massimo Corsetti
    Meraviglioso ma non sottovalutate i tempi che possono essere assai diversi a seconda delle soste.
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    Photo: Massimo Corsetti, Community
    Photo: Massimo Corsetti, Community
    Photo: Massimo Corsetti, Community
    Photo: Massimo Corsetti, Community
    Photo: Massimo Corsetti, Community
    Photo: Massimo Corsetti, Community
    Photo: Massimo Corsetti, Community
    Challenging Variety of paths Scenic
    Written July 24, 2026
  • July 23, 2026
    Christian BOUTELOUP
    Itinéraire que je connais très bien. Je recommande un arrêt chez Sébastien qui fait un très bon Beaufort et accueil les randonneurs de passage.
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    Weather depandant Scenic Challenging
    Written July 23, 2026
    Hiking Trail
    The upper valley
  • June 09, 2026
    antoine laine
    June 07, 2026
    Top 😁 ça fait un jolie tour de La Thuile.
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    Written June 09, 2026
    Hiking Trail
    The Savoyard

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