Bluffy: Hiking, Climbing and Local History
Accommodation in Bluffy
This lets you account for the time required for a hike and the prerequisites for climbing separately when planning your trip.
Hiking: a short walk and a long stage
The Chemin de halage in Bluffy is a very easy, 3 km walking route. It starts in Bluffy, involves 154 m of ascent and is listed as taking 1 hour and 15 minutes. The route passes through the villages of Bluffy and Alex; along the way, it offers views of Lake Annecy and the cliffs of Parmelan.
The path features philosophical reflections by Saint-François-de-Sales and other writers, thinkers and philosophers. Those interested in philosophical themes will find an additional point of interest in the hike.
The sixth stage of the GR de Pays “Tour du lac d’Annecy” is on a different scale. It runs from the Refuge de Pré Vérel to the Col de Bluffy and is 12.5 km long. The stage involves 750 m of ascent and 1,360 m of descent; walking time is approximately seven hours.
The two timeframes differ considerably: the Chemin de halage takes 1 hour and 15 minutes, compared with approximately seven hours for the GR stage. The elevation figures also provide a concrete comparison: 154 m of ascent for the walk, compared with 750 m of ascent and 1,360 m of descent for the stage. The stage description dates from August 2024. Seasonal access and accommodation availability may change; check both for your travel dates.
Climbing: access and requirements
Since 16 September 2022, the natural climbing area in Bluffy has been covered by an agreement between the Bureau des Guides d’Annecy and the municipality of Bluffy. The municipality retains responsibility for the area; the Bureau des Guides maintains and manages it together with the ONF. Check the current management rules before climbing.
Marked access paths lead from the BĂ©chet car park to the climbing area. Avoid taking shortcuts and do not enter private property.
Anyone who is not a member of the Bureau des Guides d’Annecy needs prior authorization to use the climbing routes, must read the local regulations and must provide proof of insurance or a climbing licence. Confirm the current access requirements before your climb.
Church and Oratoire de La Salette
The local church in Bluffy is mentioned in texts dating from the 11th century. A local tourism description from 2008 places the Oratoire de La Salette at the edge of Bluffy, a few hundred metres from the church in the direction of Talloires. The distance is approximate; check the Oratoire’s accessibility locally.
Discover more destinations: Saint-Jean-De-Sixt, Éloise, Châtillon-sur-Cluses, Talloires, Aviernoz, Faucigny, Fillinges, Cusy
For the regional travel overview: Haute-Savoie.
