4.2km
Total Distance
586m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A 4.2 km climb of about 575 m from Le Corbignon over the Col de l'Aulp past the Chalet de l'Aulp to the Refuge de la Tournette at about 1,775 m. La Tournette, 2,350 m, in the Bornes, separates Lake Annecy from the Thônes basin. Its ascent is one of the most popular hikes around Annecy despite its difficulty.

Route Map

Along the trail

  1. 1
    Viewpoint · 0.2km
  2. 2
    Gîte de Pré Verel · 0.8km
    Mountain hut
  3. 3
    Shelter · 0.8km
  4. 4
    Spring · 4km
    springs can run dry
  5. 5
    Refuge de la Tournette
    at the end · Mountain hut
  6. 6
    Viewpoint
    at the end
Path grade (SAC)
T2 · T3 for 0.8km
Surface
natural ground 68%, gravel 32%
Marked route
La Tournette

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Difficulty

4/5 · Difficult
  • Experience with long mountain hikes