La Tournette from the Col de l’Aulp
The ascent of the highest summit around the lake (2,351 m), through mountain pastures and up a rock “armchair” fitted with ladders.
- Distance
- 12.5 km
- Ascent
- 1,188 m
- Stated time
- 6 h 30 min
- Difficulty
- Very difficult
- Route
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Figures from the source: Lake Annecy tourist office: La Tournette from the Col de l’Aulp. Times are walking times without breaks; they vary with fitness, terrain and season.
The route
From Montmin, the route crosses the mountain pastures, passes the Col de l’Aulp and climbs to the summit rock of the Tournette, known as the “fauteuil” (armchair): the last part of the ascent is equipped with handrails and ladders. From the top, the whole of Lake Annecy comes into view, with Mont Blanc opposite.
This is a real mountain outing: there is no water on the way, and you must turn back in fog or while patches of old snow remain (usually until the end of June).
What you see on the way
- The highest summit around the lake (2,351 m)
- The lake and Mont Blanc
- Alpine ibex
Starting point
Prés Ronds car park, Montmin
- Trailhead
Good to know
- The tourist office recommends it from 1 July to 15 October.
- Carry all the water you need.
Before you set off
Check the weather and the lake webcams, and the state of the trail with the official source: a route can be closed (works, rockfall, snow) without this page knowing.