Hike to Roc des Bœufs
During summer, I went on a hike to Roc des Bœufs in the Bauges mountains near Annecy.
Here is a map of the path I walked (download KML):
In the morning, I took the Sibra summer shuttle (Ligne du Semnoz) from Annecy to the summit of Semnoz, taking my bike with me. From there, I went down to Col de Leschaux then went slightly up on the other side of the pass and parked at La Chapelle-Saint-Maurice. I started walking on the path to Chalets du Sollier, through a paved road at first, then a trail in the forest and finally an access road. The steep ascent to Roc des Bœufs starts at the Chalet. There was a great view from the summit. I then went down using the same path. I returned to Annecy through the Route du Col de Leschaux and the Voie Verte du Lac d’Annecy.
Above, Plateau du Semnoz.
Above, Pays de l’Albanais.
Above, Crêt de Chatillon, the summit of Semnoz.
Above, Bauges mountains.
Above, Mont Colombier on the way down to Col de Leschaux.
Above, Roc des Boeufs.
Above, cross in Leschaux.
Above, at Col de Leschaux.
Above, church at La Chapelle-Saint-Maurice.
Above, the local wildlife.
Above, Semnoz on the other side.
Above, forest trail on the way to Chalets du Sollier.
Above, Chalets in view.
Above, cows huddling together.
Above, at the Chalets, looking towards Mont Julioz.
Above, Mont Trélod.
Above, path to the summit of Roc des Boeufs.
Above, Plateau du Semnoz.
Above, cow on the path.
Above, Montagne de Bange.
Above, Mont Margeriaz.
Above, at the summit of Roc des Boeufs, looking at the other side towards Montagne du Charbon.
Above, Petit Lac and La Tournette.
Above, Mont Trélod.
Above, Mont Blanc.
Above, “Le Grimpeur” sculpture.
Above, Semnoz.
Above, Pointe de Banc Plat.
Above, the true summit, slightly higher than the “Grimpeur” sculpture. It is a bit harder to access.
Above, Bauges valley.
Above, Mont Julioz and Mont Colombier.
Above, Col de Leschaux.
Above, Mont Charvin.
Above, on the way down.
Above, Col du Plane.
Above, back at Chalets du Sollier.
Above, Sun slightly hidden by clouds.
Above, back at La Chapelle-Saint-Maurice.
Above, Roc des Boeufs seen from Route du Col de Leschaux.
Above, La Tournette.
Above, Dents de Lanfon.
Above, at the lake on the Voie Verte.
Above, Parmelan, back in Annecy.
