• Sport

Hike: The Little Sambuy

Start : Faverges-Seythenex, top of the Chairlift at la Sambuy ski resort
"La petite Sambuy" is at the heart of an internationally renowed geopark certified by the UNESCO. It is a promontory offering a beautiful view of lake Annecy and the mountain ranges of the Bornes, Mont Blanc, Beaufortain and the Bauges.

Sport Hike: The Little Sambuy Faverges-Seythenex

About

Departing from Faverges-Seythenex (74210)
Average length : 04h00
Total elevation gain : 987m
Vertical drop : 987m
Distance : 13.5km
Signed walking trail
Animals not allowed

Way and back
Total elevation gain : 987m
Altitude max : 2107m
Vertical drop : 987m

Signs

Yellow Arrow on Green Background

Topoguides references

Map available at the tourist office

0/ Walk to the top of the chairlift by the way going on the right. At the cross road take left, and continue to the refuge.

1/ After getting off the chairlift, turn right towards the take-off, walk between the snack bar and the skiing instructor's chalet then follow the 4x4 track going down to your left towards la Bouchasse alpine pasture.

2/ Then, take the fisrt path ascending in the combe on your right. Follow it up to the col de la Sambuy pass. While ascending, you can discover the Dahuts via Ferrata on your left and perhaps run into marmots or encouter Virginie's goats. At the pass, take a right to admire the view.

3/ The pointe de la Sambuy peak on the left is for regular mountain hikers only.

Prices

Free access.

Reception

Animals not allowed
Languages spoken : French

If closed, add 700m positive height difference by walking on the track going under the chairlift.

Period of practice

All year round.

Access

Parking de la Sambuy 74210 Faverges-Seythenex
Departing from : Faverges-Seythenex (74210)
Latitude : 45.698061 - Longitude : 6.272445

More informations

Information update on 08/03/2024 by Office de Tourisme des Sources du Lac d'Annecy