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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

The valley of Sainte-Catherine and the trail of the Crête — Semnoz — Loop

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

The valley of Sainte-Catherine and the trail of the Crête — Semnoz — Loop

Moderate

4.6

(83)

348

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The valley of Sainte-Catherine and the trail of the Crête — Semnoz — Loop

04:38

15.2km

540m

Hiking

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

Last updated: June 11, 2024

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Parc naturel régional du Massif des Bauges

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10.3 km

View from Croix du Chef-Lieu overlooking Lake Annecy

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Here we have a superb view of Lake Annecy, with the Tournette and the Dents de Lanfon in the background.

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11.3 km

View of Lake Annecy from the Croix du Crêt

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Magnificent view of the lake, from Annecy to Duingt.

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12.4 km

View of Lake Annecy from the Croix du Chuguet

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“Each of these crosses can tell its own story and what motivated people to build “their” cross on this spot. (...) These crosses were erected as visible signs and attract the attention of many people. The cross is a symbol of life. It stands as a sign of our Christian hope and wants to direct our gaze to Jesus Christ, who conquered death (…). The cross is part of our lives, just as it was part of the life of Jesus.
So I hope that many people ... visit the crosses, whether as places of silence and taking a breath before God, whether as places of community gathering, prayer and praise of God.
(Text source: Dean Rainald M. Ollig
in: “Crosses... Small sacred monuments as signs of popular piety”)

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15.2 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.30 km

4.83 km

644 m

287 m

155 m

Surfaces

13.9 km

952 m

245 m

124 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

26°C

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Trail Reviews

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June 20, 2025, Le vallon de Sainte-Catherine et le sentier de la Crête — Semnoz — Boucle

Nice tour but not much clearance to see the landscape. Lots of cool and pleasant drilling in summer.

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The valley of Sainte-Catherine and the trail of the Crête — Semnoz — Loop

View from Croix du Chef-Lieu overlooking Lake Annecy

View of Lake Annecy from the Croix du Crêt

View of Lake Annecy from the Croix du Chuguet

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