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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Le Grand-Bornand

Lessy lake – Ridges of the Aiguille Verte loop from Le Chinaillon

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Le Grand-Bornand

Lessy lake – Ridges of the Aiguille Verte loop from Le Chinaillon

Hard

4.6

(50)

742

hikers

Lessy lake – Ridges of the Aiguille Verte loop from Le Chinaillon

05:12

11.6km

800m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.47 km

View of Mont Blanc

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2

4.96 km

Lessy lake

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It is a superb alpine lake, located at an altitude of 1,730 meters at the foot of the Aiguille Verte. A peaceful corner in the heart of the Aravis massif.

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3

5.27 km

Lac de Lessy

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4

5.82 km

Ridges of the Aiguille Verte

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It is a superb passage, on a ridge path dominated by the summit of the Aiguille Verte (2,045 meters above sea level).

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5

7.33 km

Pre-summit Aiguille verte

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If you do not dare to cross the delicate little passage leading to the main summit of the green needle, do not be too sad, the small pre-summit already offers superb views.

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6

8.28 km

Panoramic view of the Aravis mountains

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7

9.27 km

View From Below Col Sous le Buclon

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8

10.0 km

Champ de Lappiaz

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The lappiaz are numerous (the whole Roc des Tours is in fact lapppiaz) and magnificent.

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B

11.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.99 km

4.01 km

547 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.50 km

2.58 km

488 m

< 100 m

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