Hike to Crêt de la Dame
Last fall, I went on a hike to Crêt de la Dame, a small mountain near Pont de la Caille.
Here is a map of the path I walked (download KML):
In the morning, I took a LIHSA bus (line T72) from Annecy and got off at the Pont de la Caille. I crossed the bridge then went around Mont Pelé to reach the trailhead of Crêt de la Dame. I started on the short ascent to the summit. Midway, there was a viewpoint with a good view on Lake Annecy. There was not really a view at the summit though. I walked down the same way then headed to La Balme de Sillingy by taking a trail along Montagne de la Mandallaz. At La Balme, I boarded another LIHSA bus (line 22) to get back to Annecy.
Above, the old and new Ponts de la Caille.
Above, Gorge des Usses.
Above, trail around Mont Pelé.
Above, on the way to the summit of Crêt de la Dame.
Above, it was mushroom season.
Above, Lake Annecy seen from a viewpoint midway to the summit.
Above, La Tournette.
Above, not really a view from the summit.
Above, some sun on the way back down.
Above, at La Clef des Faux below Crêt de la Dame.
Above, at the foot of Montagne de la Mandallaz, looking towards Parmelan in the clouds.
Above, Crêt de la Dame.
Above, Salève and Mont Pelé.
Above, Tête de la Mandallaz.
Above, La Balme de Sillingy below.
Above, in the forest for the last part.
Above, at the bus stop in La Balme de Sillingy.
