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Round trip to the Aulp de Seythenex
Description
Moderate difficulty hike starting from the Sambuy parking lot. The route leads to the Chalet de l’Aulp or Lô de Seythenex—“alpage” in Savoyard dialect—where you can enjoy views of the Bauges Massif, the Aravis Massif, and Lake Annecy.
Owned by the Abbey of Tamié from the 12th century, the Aulp de Seythenex alpine pasture is now the property of the Couchant communal section of Faverges-Seythenex. The buildings date back to the 19th century. During the summer, the chalets are occupied by an alpine herder, who manages a herd of goats or cows depending on the year.
This trail crosses the National Hunting and Wildlife Reserve. The following are strictly prohibited:
Camping
Fires
Motorized and non-motorized land vehicles
Overflights below 300 meters
Sound and light devices
Disturbing the wildlife
You also pass through a sensitive area that serves as a winter refuge for the Western Capercaillie and a nesting site for the Golden Eagle.
Dogs are strictly forbidden.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Additional information
Updated by
Office de Tourisme des Sources du Lac d'Annecy - 10/06/2026
www.sources-lac-annecy.com
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Environments
Mountain view
Lake view
Topo guides and map references
Map references :
IGN TOP25 map of the Sources du Lac d’Annecy available for purchase at the tourist office.
Open period
From 01/01 to 31/12.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Type of land
Stone
Contact
Phone : 04 50 44 60 24
Email : accueil@sources-lac-annecy.com
Website : http://www.sources-lac-annecy.com
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/sources.lac.annecy.tourisme/
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
From the parking lot, take the forest track on your right toward Col d’Orgeval and the Aulp de Seythenex. Follow the track all the way to the chalet.
Animals
No. Dogs are allowed kept on a leash between 01/11 and 31/04.
Dogs are strictly forbidden between may and october.
