Mont Veyrier and Mont Baron
The big climb above Annecy to one of the finest viewpoints over the lake, facing the Aravis and Mont Blanc.
- Distance
- 13.75 km
- Ascent
- 1,120 m
- Stated time
- 4 h 30 min
- Difficulty
- Very difficult
- Route
- Loop
Figures from the source: Lake Annecy tourist office: Mont Veyrier loop. Times are walking times without breaks; they vary with fitness, terrain and season.
The route
Right above the east shore, Mont Veyrier and Mont Baron (high point 1,290 m) offer one of the finest views of the lake: you see it from end to end, with Annecy below and the Aravis opposite.
The climb is long and steady. The route is technical in places, exposed to rockfall and slippery in bad weather.
What you see on the way
- The whole lake at your feet
- The Aravis, the Bauges and Mont Blanc
- The old cable car top station
Starting point
Avenue de Chavoires, Annecy-le-Vieux
- Trailhead
Good to know
- The tourist office recommends this loop from 30 April to 10 November.
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.