Hike to Mont Baret

At the beginning of spring, I went on a hike to Mont Baret, a mountain located on the north-east of Lake Annecy, between Mont Veyrier and Col de Bluffy.

Here is a map of the path I walked (download KML):

In the morning, I walked to the trailhead of Mont Veyrier and Mont Baron, near the lake in Annecy-le-Vieux. I began on the standard path but soon turned towards Talabar. I kept walking south until I arrived below the Chapeau de Napoléon, where I took a steep trail to Col des Contrebandiers, between Mont Baron and Mont Baret. I then started on the final part to the ridge of Mont Baret. It was not very well marked, only with some blue paint on rocks and trees. Once I reached the ridge, there was no trail to the actual summit but it was just an easy 5min walk in the forest. Next to the summit, there was a viewpoint with a great view on the Bornes mountains. I then kept on the ridge walking down then up again to the second summit (the one most prominent when seem from Annecy). There was a view of the lake from there. Finally, I went down on a steep trail towards Col de Bluffy, in order to take a LIHSA bus (62 line) back to Annecy-le-Vieux.

Above, cherry tree in bloom near Vignières.

Above, at the lake.

Above, common merganser.

Above, boardwalk near the trailhead.

Above, on the trail.

Above, when I went on the hike, the usual trail was blocked by fallen trees. Instead, I took a steeper secondary trail that cut through some of the switchbacks.

Above, chalet at Talabar.

Above, view to the south.

Above, Les Champs above Veyrier-du-Lac.

Above, below the Chapeau de Napoléon.

Above, Mont Baret seen from Col des Contrebandiers.

Above, car park at the Col. There is also a trail that goes to Mont Baron from there.

Above, some snow left.

Above, lake and Mont Baron.

Above, on the ridge.

Above, summit of Mont Baret.

Above, some artefacts at the summit.

Above, at the viewpoint next to the summit, looking towards the Aravis.

Above, Parmelan.

Above, Mont Blanc.

Above, Lake Annecy and Pointe de la Sambuy.

Above, Dent du Cruet and Dents de Lanfon.

Above, La Tournette.

Above, another viewpoint on the ridge trail.

Above, river Fier in the valley, with Mont Lachat de Thônes and the Aravis behind it.

Above, the second summit of Mont Baret.

Above, on the way up again.

Above, view from the second summit.

Above, Semnoz.

Above, Mont Baron and Mont Veyrier.

Above, on the way down to Col de Bluffy.

Above, steep trail down. It was covered with fallen leaves so it was quite slippery.

Above, I saw a couple of chamois in this area.

Above, Dents de Lanfon.

Above, Rochers des Moillats.

Above, at Les Pénoz, just above Col de Bluffy.

Above, Montagne d’Entrevernes.

Above, Tête à Turpin.

Above, Dent du Cruet seen from Col de Bluffy.

Above, back in Annecy-le-Vieux, looking at Mont Baret from the lake.