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Photo: Cœur de Savoie Tourisme (Apidae), edited
A proper half-day loop above Montmélian through everything that makes the Combe de Savoie's sunny side special: the Arbin vineyards, locust and laburnum copses, pine woods, the protected dry meadow of La Générale, and the boxwood thickets that name the trail. The ridge rewards with the Roc de Manettaz belvedere and its orientation table before the descent past the Col du Mont picnic spot. A Coeur de Savoie circuit, waymarked in yellow; dogs are accepted on a leash.
Start here: cemetery car park on chemin de Beauvoir, Montmélian, heading for the Calloudes hamlet
Keep the leash on, that's the official condition, and doubly wise in the protected meadow and near the belvedere's edge. No water is mapped anywhere on the loop, so carry a full supply for 4 hours plus; the south-facing vineyard slopes bake in summer, so start early. The 780 m of climbing on rough mountain paths is a genuine workout, check your dog's match score honestly. Best outside the hottest months; the dry-meadow flora peaks in late spring.
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
Manually curated by DoloPaws. A dated source record is not yet available; confirm current conditions locally.