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Notre-Dame de la Gorge – Mont Joly loop from Notre-Dame de la Gorge

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Bonneville

Les Contamines-Montjoie

Notre-Dame de la Gorge – Mont Joly loop from Notre-Dame de la Gorge

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Notre-Dame de la Gorge – Mont Joly loop from Notre-Dame de la Gorge

11:41

26.8km

1,720m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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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 9.26 km for 650 m

After 10.1 km for 650 m

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63 m

Notre-Dame de la Gorge

Highlight • Historical Site

The original Church of Notre Dame de la Gorge was built in the 13th century. Painted in pink, this pretty building marked the entrance to the high mountain. The travelers …

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9.86 km

Mont Joly

Highlight • Summit

Is the highest peak in the Évasion Mont Blanc ski area

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11.1 km

Tête de la Combaz

Peak

14.0 km

Aiguille Croche

Highlight • Summit

Perfect view on all sides

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17.3 km

At 1,989 meters above sea level, the Col du Joly marks the passage from Savoie to Haute-Savoie. From there, you can enjoy a beautiful 360° view of the Mont-Blanc massif and the high peaks of Beaufortain.

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17.9 km

White Stones

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Path through a gypsum karst with many funnels.

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18.6 km

Tête du Lac de Roselette

Peak

20.7 km

Fenêtre Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Via the Col du Joly, more pleasant to do on the climb which offers beautiful views, passages a little difficult but less than on the descent, on the other side the descent is done in a scree.

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24.8 km

Nant Borrant Mountain Refuge

Highlight • Mountain Hut

This is a typical mountain chalet dating back to the nineteenth century. It was a mountain hotel until 1976, later with the development of the Tour du Mont Blanc it …

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25.2 km

Roman bridge

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Here is a pretty little stone bridge over a river running often quite impressive!

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26.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.9 km

9.39 km

1.24 km

221 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.7 km

5.58 km

5.34 km

860 m

135 m

102 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (2,470 m)

Lowest point (1,200 m)

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Notre-Dame de la Gorge – Mont Joly loop from Notre-Dame de la Gorge

Notre-Dame de la Gorge

Mont Joly

Aiguille Croche

Col du Joly

White Stones

Fenêtre Pass

Nant Borrant Mountain Refuge

Roman bridge

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