Nivolet Cross – La Féclaz loop from Chambéry

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Nivolet Cross – La Féclaz loop from Chambéry

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Nivolet Cross – La Féclaz loop from Chambéry

03:45

12.2km

410m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 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 4.33 km for 36 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.34 km

Nivolet Cross

Highlight • Summit

The Nivolet cross is visible from afar in the Chambéry region. There are several accesses with different levels of difficulty.
The view - everyone agrees - is phenomenal!

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4.65 km

Beautiful view of Lac du Bourget

Highlight • Other

A few meters off the path, a magnificent view opens up over the Lac du Bourget

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6.75 km

Mount Kamuniak

Highlight • Summit

About 2 km from the Croix de Nivolet, this point is even 12 m higher, but it is less known. But the view is equally impressive.

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7.05 km

Plateau with views over the valley and massif

Highlight • Other

7.99 km

Forêt communale de Vérel-Pragondran

Forest

8.18 km

Sire's Chalets

Highlight (Segment) • Other

Quiet walk, compatible with a 5-year-old child, and with an exceptional panorama.

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12.0 km

La Féclaz

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La Féclaz is a pretty winter sports resort. It owes its fame in particular to its superb cross-country ski trails. In summer, it is possible to practice a number of …

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12.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.18 km

5.14 km

838 m

764 m

173 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.78 km

3.44 km

2.22 km

1.68 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,520 m)

Lowest point (1,290 m)

Weather

Wednesday 7 October

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Comments

August 6, 2022,Mont Kamuniak et croix du Nivolet, départ parking plateau sud

Nice walk, 80% through the well shaded forest.
Really ideal for a hike with a dog

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June 28, 2023,🇫🇷🥾🎒Lac d'Annecy / Mont Kamuniak (1558m) Croix du Nivolet – Runde von La Féclaz

Start and finish is the central car park in La Féclaz.
Varied hike on wide and narrow paths, sometimes rooty and coarsely stony, sometimes soft forest floor and then again a steep stony ascent with two summit crosses (Mont Kamuniak / Croix du Nivolet). A large part of the tour runs in the shady forest. Magnificent views of the surrounding …

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