View of Lac du Roy – Pointe de Marcelly loop from Col de la Ramaz

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View of Lac du Roy – Pointe de Marcelly loop from Col de la Ramaz

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270

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View of Lac du Roy – Pointe de Marcelly loop from Col de la Ramaz

03:31

10.1km

420m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 25, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 4.14 km for 40 m

After 4.69 km for 218 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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21 m

Col de la Ramaz

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col de la Ramaz from Taninges is 15km long with a total drop of 983m. The average gradient is 6.5% with maximum gradients of 10.5%.

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1.98 km

View of Lac du Roy

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Very nice hike, which can be easily extended to reach a small mountain peak just above the lake with a superb view! (No risk of getting lost, you always have …

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3.29 km

View of Lac de Roy

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4.13 km

Pointe de la Couennasse

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Crossing from Pointe de Marcelly, be careful at Pas de l'Ane, which is well exposed despite the handrail!

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4.81 km

Donkey step

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Delicate passage requiring the use of hands with a handrail throughout

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4.88 km

Pointe de Marcelly

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Great viewpoint!

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7.79 km

Lake Roy

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Lac de Roy is a small mountain lake with crystal clear water, wedged between green alpine meadows and limestone cliffs. From the shore you have a wide view over the …

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