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Albanne

Caution terrain Verified by ORMA
The hamlet of Albanne on its wooded shelf above the Maurienne in September, pasture and spruce running up the slope behind it.
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Hameau d’Albanne by Florian Pépellin CC BY-SA 4.0 Cropped for display.

Official Les Karellis route 09: a 7.7 km loop from Les Karellis to Albanne through forest and alpine pasture, following green waymarks. The official route lists 249 m ascent and about 3½ hours.

Distance
7.7 km
Elevation gain
249 m
Highest point
1778 m
Duration
3.5 h
Terrain
Sparsely mapped: paved (54%), compacted gravel (46%), from OSM surface data
Trail rating
Caution terrain
Area
Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne · Savoy, France
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1778 m 1605 m 7.7 km
Elevation profile: lowest 1605 m, highest 1778 m.

Where to start

Route 09 start at Les Karellis; the official itinerary starts from the tourist office

Water on trail

Good to know

Start at the Les Karellis tourist office and follow green route 09 toward Albanne. The route alternates shaded forest with open alpage; carry water even though mapped taps and springs appear near Albanne and Les Karellis.

Verified by ORMA on 26 Jul 2026. Check current conditions before setting out.

Is this trail right for your dog?

The trail rating above describes the mountain, and it's the same for every dog. How it suits yours depends on their build, age and health. See this route's match — scored for a medium dog until you add your own, free and in a minute.

Before you go: the dog safety guide · water for dogs on trail · dogs on cable cars · meeting a guardian dog

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