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Hiking: Montagne du Charbon from Montgellaz
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Description
A steep hike to one of the most beautiful summits in the Sources area of Lake Annecy. From the Lathuile forest and back, climb to an altitude of over 1,500 meters for a superb view of the lake and surrounding countryside.
Designed for good walkers, the ascent of the Charbon mountain takes you to the summit of the northern end of the Trélod range.
Part of the Bauges National Hunting and Wildlife Reserve, this Natura 2000 listed area is home to a wide variety of wildlife, and you may even come across the local chamois.
After an initial undergrowth section, the path becomes stony at the cliff below La Combe. Once over this cliff, you'll reach the Combe mountain pasture.
Take time out for a well-deserved gourmet break at the Refuge de la Combe, where the alpagistes welcome you for a tasting of organic goat's cheese.
If you're feeling more adventurous, you can take the short climb back up to the summit.
Once you've reached the Charbon shelter, you'll be very close to the Croix du Roy and its magnificent view of Lake Annecy. Once you've reached the summit, you can return by the same route.
Technical Information
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Additional information
Open period
All year round.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Updated by
Conseil Départemental de la Haute-Savoie - 24/11/2025
www.hautesavoiexperience.fr
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Mountain view
Mountain location
Contact
Phone : 04 50 44 60 24
Email : accueil@sources-lac-annecy.com
Website : http://www.sources-lac-annecy.com
Type of land
Stone
Ground
Not suitable for strollers
Location complements
Access (by car): From Lathuile, follow the Route de Saury to the hamlet of Saury. Once in Saury, at the intersection marked by the Monument aux morts, continue straight ahead on the Route de Montgellaz. The parking lot is on the left-hand side of the road.
Topo guides and map references
Map references :
TOP25 IGN 3431 OT - LAC D'ANNECY
TOP25 IGN 3432 OT - MASSIF DES BAUGES
Reception complements
Whatever your hike, remember to pack cereal bars, plenty of water, sunglasses, sunscreen, a small first-aid kit, and clothing appropriate to the season and weather forecast.
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
1/ From "Montgellaz (Parking)", follow signs for "La Croix du Roy".
2/ Continue in the direction of "La Croix", passing successively through "Montgellaz", "Les Longets", "Les Pointières", "La Traverse", "Sous la Roche", "Chalet de la Combe (Gîte)", "La Pessette (Nord)" and "Collet du Charbon".
3/ At the Croix du Roy, return to the starting point by the same route.
Animals
Yes. Dogs must be kept on a leash due to the presence of herds.
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