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Photo: altituderando.com (edited)
The little pyramid of the southern Bauges, climbed as a loop from Le Fournet on the Col des Prés road. The route warms up in forest, then takes a steep, sustained climb past the Chalet de l'Allier to the Buffaz alpage and its col, rolls through flower meadows where cattle summer, and tops out with an out-and-back to the Pointe de la Galoppaz before descending the grassy Combe Servenne past the Côtes de Marles chalets. Rated red (hard) by Grand Chambéry Alpes Tourisme, about 5 hours.
This is a point-to-point route, so plan the return: retrace your steps or check local buses; 640 m of gain over 8.1 km is a real climb: budget rests, and halve expectations for short-legged dogs.
Mapped start suggestion — Start here: Le Fournet parking (1,043 m), on the D206 2 km before the Col des Prés, Thoiry. Access suitability is not field reviewed.
Mapped locations only — current flow, potability and seasonal availability are not verified. Carry a full supply.
This route is an automated interpretation of OpenStreetMap data and has not been field reviewed by DoloPaws. Exposure, shade, livestock, seasonal access and current conditions remain unknown. Verify locally before setting out.
The trail rating above describes the mountain, and it's the same for every dog. What it can't tell you is how this route pairs with your dog's build, age, and health. Create your dog's free profile and DoloPaws evaluates distance, climbing, terrain, exposure, heat, access, and evidence gaps for your dog.
Before you go: the dog safety guide · water for dogs on trail · dogs on cable cars · meeting a guardian dog
Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). The safety rating is an automated estimate, not a field assessment.