Tour of the Bauges life-size roaming

A mountain range to discover step by step

How about going car-free this year? The Tour des Bauges is an invitation to take your time, breathe deeply and marvel at every step.

This six-day loop tour passes through a preserved Regional Nature Park, a UNESCO World Geopark, and links typical villages, mountain pastures and deep forests. Every day, a new setting, a new refuge, and the promise of a simple yet powerful adventure. Far from the hustle and bustle, close to what’s essential.

Six days on the road six ways to marvel

The route begins at La Féclaz, on the crest of a ridge with a breathtaking view of Lac du Bourget. Then it’s on into the heart of the massif, with its secret valleys, cosy hamlets, Baujus chalets and geological curiosities: cliffs, caves, gorges and even a Devil’s Bridge.

Each stage is full of surprises and encounters.

Favourite

The welcome at the Refuge du Creux de Lachat, with its terrace perfect for catching up over a local beer after a great day’s walking.

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The route step by step

-Day 1: La Féclaz → Arith (Gîte de la Fruitière)

Duration: 6h20 / Difference in altitude: + 762 m / - 1323 m / Distance: 24.8 km / Difficulty: Red

-Day 2: Arith (La Fruitière) → Roc des Bœufs (Bellecombe)

Duration: 4h30 / Difference in altitude: + 522 m / - 259 m / Distance: 11 km / Difficulty: Blue

-Day 3: Roc des Bœufs → Jarsy (l'Arcalod)

Duration: 4h30 / Difference in altitude: + 403 m / - 575 m / Distance: 11 km / Difficulty: Blue

-Day 4: Jarsy (l'Arcalod) → Aillon-le-Jeune

Duration: 6h00 / Difference in altitude: + 1025 m / - 983 m / Distance: 16.6 km / Difficulty: Red

-Day 5: Aillon-le-Jeune → Les Déserts (Hôtel le Margériaz)

Duration: 5h15 / Difference in altitude: + 922 m / - 903 m / Distance: 14 km / Difficulty: Red

-Day 6: Les Déserts (Hôtel le Margériaz) → La Féclaz

Duration: 3h45 / Difference in altitude: + 735 m / - 328 m / Distance: 12.3 km / Difficulty: Red

Signs: GRP (yellow and red) + directional signs

Total height gain: +3,140 m

Dogs allowed (outside nature reserve – please ask beforehand)

Refuges and accommodation Booking is essential

Every night, a comfortable stopover awaits you: stopover gîte, guarded refuge or mountain hotel.
Opening times vary according to the season: we strongly advise you to book in advance, especially in summer. Some establishments welcome dogs, but not all: check directly with each accommodation.

A gentle and responsible experience

Accessible outside the snow season and subject to good weather conditions, the Tour des Bauges is a magnificent introduction to itinerant hiking. Respect for nature and the ecosystems you cross is essential: stay on the paths, respect the protected areas, and leave with your rubbish.

Rando Liberté Bauges Massif

Offered by Terre d’Altitude, this tailor-made holiday invites you to discover the Bauges at your own pace, on your own, but with all the comforts of home.

Each day reveals a new face: lush green valleys, authentic villages, mountain pastures dotted with chalets, breathtaking panoramas. You set off with a complete hiking kit and choose each morning between a ‘classic’ or ‘spicy’ itinerary, depending on your mood and the weather.

The package lasts 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.

All you have to do is savour: breathe, admire and let yourself be carried away by the serene beauty of the Massif des Bauges.

Tour des Bauges en randonnée liberté

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