GR®96From Samoens (Haute-Savoie) to Aix-les-Bains (Savoie) |
The GR®96, stretching 207 km, heads towards Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval, renowned for its natural cirque and majestic waterfalls. The trail then crosses through Magland, Le Reposoir, and Entremont, where the landscapes diversify with deep valleys and tumultuous rivers. La Balme-de-Thuy marks an important stage with its steep cliffs. Upon arriving in Annecy, a historic lakeside town often nicknamed the “Venice of the Alps,” hikers can enjoy the beauty of its canals and architecture. The path continues towards Leschaux, La Chapelle-Saint-Maurice, Le Chatelard, Lescheraines, Arith, Pugny-Chatenod, and Mouxy, two perched villages offering stunning panoramas of Lake Bourget. Finally, the GR®96 reaches Aix-les-Bains, a spa town renowned for its beneficial waters and rich historical heritage.
© GPX Private use only |
Distance: 207km, Elevation maximum: 2355m, Elevation minimum: 244m, Elevation gain uphill: 11917m
IGN Maps: Samoens Haut-Giffre - 3530ET. La Clusaz Le Grand-Bornand - 3430ET. Lac d'Annecy - 3431OT. Massif des Bauges - 3432OT. Chambery Aix-Les-Bains Lac du Bourget - 3332OT. Massif de la Chartreuse Nord - 3333OT.
Registration Accommodation or business owner on or near a GR®, you can appear on GR-INFOS For your registration, you can send me by email (papadimitriou4@gmail.com): your address and phone number, your website (Facebook page), a brief description with 5 beautiful photos of your establishment. Registration price : 100€/5 years per GR® or GRP®. Renewable. |
Nearby paths:
Around Mont-Blanc (Haute-Savoie, Switzerland, Italy)
GR®5 From Luxembourg to Mediterranean sea
GR®65 Santiago de Compostela trail
GR®965 Huguenots footstep
It is advisable to follow the beacons all along your hike and to bring you the FFRandonnee topo-guide. You will also find information on MonGR.fr.
GR®, PR®, GRP®, and the corresponding signs of markings (white / red, yellow and yellow / red) are trademarks of the French Federation of Hiking. They may not be reproduced without permission. The French Federation of Hiking, state-approved, includes organizations that create and maintain hiking routes on GR®, PR® and GRP®. It publishes guides these topo hiking routes.
With your donations, support the actions of the thousands of volunteer markers of the FFRandonnee.
GR-Infos.com is an editorial partner of MonGR.fr.
Return |
Old romantic Hotel, L'Etoile Guest-House is a mountain retreat in the South of France. With a beautiful park along the Allier River, L'Etoile Guesthouse is located in La Bastide-Puylaurent between Lozere, Ardeche and Cevennes. Many hiking trails like GR®7, GR®70 Stevenson trail, GR®72, GR®700 Regordane way, Cevenol, GR®470 Allier River Springs and Gorges, Margeride, Ardechoise. Many hiking loops. The right place to relax.
Copyright©gr-infos.com (Authorization for private use only)