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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Annecy
Le Grand-Bornand

Lessy Refuge – Lessy lake loop from Col de la Colombière

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Mountain hikes & routes
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Annecy
Le Grand-Bornand

Lessy Refuge – Lessy lake loop from Col de la Colombière

Hard

7

hikers

Lessy Refuge – Lessy lake loop from Col de la Colombière

05:55

11.3km

1,050m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 2.40 km for 1.64 km

After 5.10 km for 74 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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2.28 km

Col du Rasoir

Mountain Pass

2

2.63 km

Passage de la Cravate

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narrow beautiful path that leads to the Jalouvre

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3

2.94 km

Pic de Jallouvre

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A majestic summit resembling a pyramid from the Cenise side, the Jallouvre - or Jalouvre - is a mythical summit whose ascent, although not difficult compared to its neighbor Pointe …

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4

5.33 km

Sosay Pass (1955 m)

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5

6.53 km

Lessy Refuge

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The Lessy refuge is located in a true natural setting, surrounded by the Aiguille Verte and the Jalouvre peak. You can eat and spend the night there. It's a pretty incredible spot to rest after a good day of hiking!

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6

6.74 km

Lac de Lessy

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7

7.05 km

Lessy lake

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It is a superb alpine lake, located at an altitude of 1,730 meters at the foot of the Aiguille Verte. A peaceful corner in the heart of the Aravis massif.

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8

7.53 km

View of Lac de Lessy

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Take your time and enjoy.

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9

9.77 km

B

11.3 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.52 km

5.15 km

365 m

287 m

Surfaces

7.11 km

3.73 km

287 m

196 m

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Highest point (2,300 m)

Lowest point (1,500 m)

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Thursday 22 October

5°C

-2°C

98 %

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