5.2km
Total Distance
879m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A 5.2 km climb of about 850 m over the Col du Pertuis onto the limestone plateau of the Parmelan to its refuge at about 1,825 m, below the Tête du Parmelan. The plateau on the western edge of the Bornes lies between 1,600 and 1,800 m, ringed by cliffs. It rises to 1,856 m above Annecy.

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Difficulty

4/5 · Difficult
  • Experience with long mountain hikes