Autumn colours - Massif des Bauges
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Autumn colours - Massif des Bauges
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The Tour des Baugesreal-life roaming
Six days of travellingSix ways to be filled with wonder
The route begins at La Féclaz, on the ridges, with breathtaking views over Lake Bourget. You then head deep into the heart of the massif, discovering its hidden valleys, its welcoming hamlets, its Baujus chalets and its geological wonders: cliffs, caves, gorges and even the Devil’s Bridge.
Every stage holds its own share of surprises and encounters.
Autumn colours - Massif des Bauges
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The step-by-step guide
-Day 1: La Féclaz → Arith
Duration: 6 hours 20 minutes / Elevation gain: +762 m / Elevation loss: -1,323 m / Distance: 24.8 km / Difficulty: Red
-Day 2: Arith → Bellecombe-en-Bauges
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes / Elevation gain: +522 m / Elevation loss: -259 m / Distance: 11 km / Difficulty: Blue
-Day 3: Bellecombe-en-Bauges → Jarsy
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes / Elevation gain: +403 m / Elevation loss: -575 m / Distance: 11 km / Difficulty: Blue
-Day 4: Jarsy → Aillon-le-Jeune
Duration: 6 hours / Elevation gain: +1,025 m / Elevation loss: -983 m / Distance: 16.6 km / Difficulty: Red
-Day 5: Aillon-le-Jeune → Les Déserts
Duration: 5 hours 15 minutes / Elevation gain: +922 m / Elevation loss: -903 m / Distance: 14 km / Difficulty: Red
-Day 6: Les Déserts → La Féclaz
Duration: 6 hours 20 minutes / Elevation gain: +735 m / Elevation loss: -328 m / Distance: 12.3 km / Difficulty: Red
All the information on the Tour des Bauges
Find the GPX route and practical information, updated every year:
Mountaineering huts and accommodationBooking is essential
Every night, a comfortable place to stay awaits you: a stopover gîte, a staffed mountain refuge or a mountain hotel.
Opening times vary depending on the season: we strongly recommend booking in advance, especially in summer. Some establishments allow dogs, but not all: please check directly with each accommodation provider.
An experience gentle and responsible
Accessible outside the snow season and subject to good weather conditions, the Tour des Bauges is a wonderful introduction to multi-day hiking.
It is essential to respect nature and the ecosystems you pass through: stay on the paths, respect protected areas, and take your rubbish away with you.
On the Tour des BaugesEvery trail becomes a story… to be experienced.
And to really savour every part of the journey, there’s nothing quite like a mountain guide. At Chambéry Montagnes, these enthusiasts know the Bauges like the back of their hand: panoramic ridges, hidden mountain pastures, invigorating streams… and those little local stories that make the journey so magical. With them, the Tour des Bauges becomes a human, natural and unforgettable adventure.
Freedom HikeThe Bauges Massif
Organised by Terre d’Altitude, this tailor-made holiday invites you to explore the Bauges at your own pace, independently, whilst enjoying every comfort along the way.
Each day reveals a new side to the region: lush green valleys, authentic villages, mountain pastures dotted with chalets, and breathtaking panoramic views. You’ll set off equipped with a full hiking kit and choose each morning between a ‘classic’ or ‘challenging’ route, depending on your preferences and the weather.
The package can be tailored to last from two to seven days, with accommodation in guesthouses or mountain hotels on a half-board basis, and luggage transfer so you can walk light.
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