The trip

LEVEL ***

Elevation: +/- 500m - 1000m approximately per day.
Walking time: 4 to 6 hours per day.
Type of trek: mountain hike on marked trails including gravel paths.

You have to be in a general good fitness level. Please practice a cardio sport such as hiking, running, cycling, from 3 to 4 hours a week.
Your physical preparation will enable you to enjoy your trek to the maximum.
Please find the description of the levels by clicking here: levels of difficulty

The roadbook provides sufficient information on the itinerary of your hike. However, it is essential to be able to read an 1:25,000 map and to be sufficiently autonomous in the mountains to be able to tackle the itinerary with confidence, whatever the weather (fog, snow, etc.). You will be crossing areas with no telephone network. For your own safety, you may wish to bring along a radio or the latest generation telephone with a satellite connection.

ROAD BOOK

Before departure, we send you a travel folder containing: 
- 2 IGN TOP 25 with the route highlighted. 
- 1 road-book containing all the information necessary for the trek. 
- 1 waterproof map holder.
- Accommodation list.

TRAIL MARKING

All the paths are well-marked, a part of the trek takes the GR9. You must know how to read a topographical map at 1/25000.

LUGAGGE TRANSFER

Without luggage transfer: you carry all your luggage

ACCOMMODATION

3 nights in dormitory accommodation in mountain refuges (no showers at the Parmelan refuge).

MEALS

Breakfast and dinner are provided in each accommodation. Picnics are not included and can be pre-ordered at each accomodation in the evening. Please inform us about your food allergies and special diets at the time of booking. We do our best to accommodate special diets (gluten-free, vegetarian, etc.). However, we encourage you to bring some additional products for your own picnics.

PERSONALISED TOURS

We can personalise a tour according to your requirements (number of days, participants, level of route, accommodation, etc.)

MAPS

IGN Top 25 - 3431OT Lac d'Annecy et 3430ET La Clusaz

Practical information

ACCESS TO DEPARTURE POINT

Departure from the Chesnet car park Pont-de-Pierre, starting of the "pas du roc" trail. (Thorens-Glières)
Taxi transfer possible to the departure, from La Roche Sur Foron railway station.

BY TRAIN
Direct TGV from Paris to Annecy or Annemasse then TER to La Roche Sur Foron.
Local trains (TER) from Grenoble, Lyon...
Timetables must be checked on www.oui.sncf

BY CAR
Take the A410 motorway from Annecy or Annemasse to exit 19. Follow signs for La Roche Sur Foron, then Orange, Parking du Chesnet.

CAR-SHARING                                                                                                                               
Get in touch with people to share a lift! www.blablacar.fr  www.roulezmalin.com

CLOSEST AIRPORTS
Geneva (GVA)
Lyon (LYS)

End point in the afternoon at Nâves-Parmelan.

RETURN TO DEPARTURE POINT

Transfer by taxi to the departure point or to Annecy train station.

ACCOMMODATION BEFORE AND AFTER

Annecy hébergements

TO CONTACT US                                                                                            

If you are late please contact the agency as soon as possible on: +33 (0)4 50 79 09 16 or +33 (0)6 42 49 76 07

Equipment & luggage

EQUIPMENT LIST

Clothing

• Walking trousers
• Shorts (Bikini/swimsuit, just in case!)
• Breathable or merino wool t-shirts
• Breathable or merino wool leggings
• Fleece or jumper
• Lightweight down jacket
• Wind stopper or Goretex jacket
• Waterproof poncho + gaiters or Goretex trousers + waterproof rucksack cover
• Pair of gloves and a warm hat
• Sun hat or baseball cap
• Walking socks (1 pair per day)
• Sturdy walking boots with a good sole, already broken in
• 1 change of clothes for the evening
• A pair of comfortable shoes for the evening

Other Equipment

• Toilet bag
• Quick drying towel
• Sunglasses and sun cream
• Water bottle or Camelback (1.5 litre minimum)
• Knife, fork and spoon
• Plastic lunch box/plate for your picnic lunches (0.40L to 0.50L)
• Plastic cup for coffee
• Small First Aid kit (antihistamine, ibuprofen, Compeed type blister pads...)
• Survival blanket
• Head torch or hand torch
• Sleeping bag liner sheet and pillowcase (blankets provided at accommodation)
• Two adjustable walking poles (highly recommended)
• Identity card or passport

BACKPACK

Bring a comfortable backpack of 40 to 50 litres for your personal belongings for the day (including warm clothes, waterproofs, water, plate and cutlery for your picnic, sunscreen and your identity papers) and please keep a little room to carry a picnic and snacks.