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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Annecy
Thônes

Buffaz Pass – View of Tête Ronde loop from Le Sappey

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Hiking trails & Routes
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Annecy
Thônes

Buffaz Pass – View of Tête Ronde loop from Le Sappey

Hard

5.0

(3)

50

hikers

Buffaz Pass – View of Tête Ronde loop from Le Sappey

06:05

15.8km

940m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 6.07 km for 13 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

688 m

Beautiful valley with a mountain stream

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2

3.31 km

Buffaz Pass

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Gentle saddle with wonderful views in all directions to Lachat, La Tournette and Pointe Blanche

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3

5.30 km

Balme Peak

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4

5.53 km

Point de l ovine13 /02/ 2023

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duree total 2h x2

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5

6.07 km

Puvat Peak

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6

6.73 km

Plan du Loup

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7

7.52 km

View of Tête Ronde

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Road impassable in winter

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14.2 km

Belvédère

Viewpoint

9

15.6 km

Kapelle in Le Sappey

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wonderful starting point for hikes up to the Col de la Buffaz and from there on. The drinking water from the fountain in front of the chapel is deliciously cool and refreshing before the ascent or after the descent.

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15.8 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.32 km

3.02 km

2.86 km

598 m

Surfaces

10.1 km

4.12 km

957 m

598 m

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Highest point (1,780 m)

Lowest point (900 m)

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Tuesday 14 July

31°C

17°C

95 %

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