La Tête du Parmelan - Walking itinerary

Hiking
Hard
5h50min
12km
Loop
+1005m
-1005m
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Description

Discover the panorama from the Tête du Parmelan, with views of Mont Blanc, the Aravis mountain range and the Bauges.

Stop off at the Refuge du Parmelan or Camille Dunant for a night in the mountains.

Difficult sections

Please note that some passages may require the use of hands, notably Sous Le Pertuis.

Marking

Beige panels.

Map references

TOP 25 IGN 3430OT - MONT SALÈVE

Amenities

Guided steps

1/ From Le Saugy (parking lot), head for Col de Barman via La Perrière then Pré Paget. Follow the path up to Col de Barman and Chalet Chappuis. 2/ Continue towards Tête du Parmelan, up the path to Balmont Sud then Balmont Nord. From here, follow the signs for Croisement du Grand Montoir, then Glacière d'Aviernoz. 3/ At Petit Montoir, follow a wide path up to Le Grand Montoir, then Refuge du Parmelan. 4/ Return to Tête du Parmelan and back. 5/ Continue towards Col du Pertuis via Plateau du Parmelan, then Sur le Pertuis (careful passage), and Alpage du Pertuis. 6/ At Col du Pertuis, descend to Le Saugy via Les Fournets.

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La Blonnière, 74230, Dingy-Saint-Clair
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From 15/06 to 15/09 daily. Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

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From 15/06 to 15/09 daily. Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

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