2-day hike on the Parmelan - Stage 1

A refuge at the top!!! An authentic refuge with an exceptional 360° view. Lunch, snack, dinner, breakfast and overnight stay. The Parmelan: a very accessible summit for everyone.At the summit, the refuge offers simple and quality food. Accommodation in dormitories for 2 to 18 people to admire the sunsets and sunrises.

From the Tête du Parmelan, enjoy a 360° view of the Aravis and Mont-Blanc ranges, the Glières massif, the Fillière valley and Lake Annecy. The lappiaz, protected by the limestone cliffs, form a lunar-like landscape.The summit of the Bornes massif rises to an altitude of 1,832 m. Its summit offers an interesting view of the Annecy conurbation and the Dingy-Saint-Clair valley. The mountain is made up of three remarkable points: - La Tête, the highest point, is home to a refuge and launch site for paragliders: When you reach the top, you'll have a 360° view of Haute-Savoie: Mont-Blanc, Lake Annecy, Lake Geneva, etc. - Le Petit Montoir (1584 m) - Le Grand Montoir (1831 m), two access routes to the summit. The second includes some difficult sections and is reserved for experienced hikers.