The Sur Lyand Ridges – Charbemènes Pass loop from Sur Lyand

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The Sur Lyand Ridges – Charbemènes Pass loop from Sur Lyand

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The Sur Lyand Ridges – Charbemènes Pass loop from Sur Lyand

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13.0km

460m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 20, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 355 m for 50 m

Closed: • October(End)-April(Beginning) (otherwise open)

After 6.47 km for 121 m

Closed: • November-April

After 12.6 km for 50 m

Closed: • October(End)-April(Beginning) (otherwise open)

Waypoints

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Parking

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3.41 km

The Sur Lyand Ridges

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Ridges offering an exceptional panorama of the Alps and Mont Blanc on one side and the Arvière valley and Valromey on the other.

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4.61 km

Charbemènes Pass

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A few kilometers south of the Grand Colombier, this pass at 1316 meters is at the intersection of the Arvière valley, the Grand Colombier and the Sur Lyand ridges.

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6.14 km

Grand Colombier Cross and orientation table

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360-degree panorama from the Grand Colombier cross located a few meters below the summit located a little further north. (1524 meters). Impressive panorama of the Alps and view of the 3 French Alpine lakes.

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6.48 km

Col du Grand Colombier

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This pass, just over 1,500 meters high, is truly wonderful in every respect. The ascent is via small roads with very little traffic, but with many great views – the …

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