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

Last updated: February 11, 2026

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Réserve naturelle des Contamines-Montjoie

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5.89 km

Col du Bonhomme

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At 2,329 meters above sea level, the Col du Bonhomme links the Val Montjoie to the Beaufortain. The view is superb!

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7.61 km

Cairn on former national road 202

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Cairn overlooking the Col de la Croix du Bonhomme refuge.

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7.88 km

Refuge du Col de la Croix du Bonhomme

Alpine Hut

9.04 km

Crête des Gittes

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One of the passages between the eastern and western slopes of the Crête des Gittes, carved into the ridge.

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9.92 km

Crête des Gittes

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View in the direction of the descent towards the Col de la Sauce.

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10.0 km

Cormet de Roselend

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Overlooking the Cormet de Roselend from the Crête des Gittes.

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10.2 km

View of Mont Blanc from Crête des Gittes

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View of Mont Blanc from the Crête des Gittes.

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10.9 km

Col de la Sauce (2,307 m)

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This Savoyard pass which culminates at 2,300 meters above sea level is common to the GR 5 and the GRP Tour du Beaufortain. The 360 degree panorama is breathtaking.

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13.8 km

Chemin du Curé

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Vertiginous path on the side of the cliff.
A must to reach the col du bonhomme / de la sauce

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17.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.5 km

3.20 km

1.51 km

Surfaces

8.42 km

4.14 km

3.20 km

1.50 km

Elevation

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Saturday 18 April

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Col du Bonhomme

Cairn on former national road 202

Crête des Gittes

Crête des Gittes

Cormet de Roselend

View of Mont Blanc from Crête des Gittes

Col de la Sauce (2,307 m)

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