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Le Danay by Les Confins
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Description
Easy hike to the summit of the Danay mountain. From the Lac de Confins, reach one of the most beautiful viewpoints in the Aravis, at the crossroads between the communes of La Clusaz, Le Grand Bornand and Saint Jean de Sixt.
Ideal for a family outing, the route starts at the Lac des Confins. At the foot of the Aravis mountain range, the scenery is breathtaking, with magnificent views of the surrounding peaks.
At the end of the winter season, Lac des Confins hosts the famous Défi Foly, a local event during which the most daring skiers attempt to cross the lake.
Heading towards Le Danay, you'll follow a trail through rolling countryside, pastures, undergrowth and clearings. A large cross marks your arrival at the Tête du Danay, the highest point of the walk.
From its central position, the Tête du Danay offers a magnificent 360° panorama: on one side, the Grand-Bornand below and the Bargy range, on the other the Aravis range and its numerous combes, with Mont-Blanc in the background. An orientation table at the summit will give you a better idea of the surrounding landscape.
Once back at Les Confins, don't hesitate to take the time to enjoy the lake and the many activities available in summer (leisure area, mini-golf, etc.).
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Date and time
- From 01/05/2026 to 31/10/2026
Additional information
Open period
From 01/05 to 31/10.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Updated by
Office de Tourisme de La Clusaz - 12/06/2025
www.laclusaz.com
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Contact
Phone : 04 50 32 65 00
Email : infos@laclusaz.com
Website : https://www.laclusaz.com
Location complements
Parking: Arpette parking lot
Shuttle bus stop: Chapelle des Confins, L1
Topo guides and map references
Map references :
Route map: TOURNETTE | BORNES | ARAVIS available at the tourist office for €5.
IGN Top 25 Map 3430 ET La Clusaz - Le Grand Bornand available in station shops.
Type of land
Stone
Ground
Environments
Lakeside or by stretch of water
Lake view
Mountain view
Mountain location
Waterside
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
Start: Arpettaz parking lot
1/ From "L'Arpettaz (Parking)", follow "Les Ascets". At the "Les Ascets" signpost, head for "Les Confins (Chapelle)", passing through "Les Confins (La Rancherie)".
2/ From "Les Confins (Chapelle)", follow signs for "Tête du Danay par le Danay d'en Haut". Continue in the direction of "Tête du Danay", passing through "Bellevarde" and "Sur Frête".
3/ From the Tête du Danay, return to the starting point by the same route as the outward journey.
Animals
Yes
