La pointe Percée from les Troncs

La Clusaz & Le Grand Bornand

amazing hike to Les Aravis' highest peak

Hiking Severe

Distance: 15 km
Ascent: 1.5 km
Descent: 1.5 km
Duration: 5-6 hrs

Low Point: 1.3 km
High Point: 2.7 km
Gradient: 19˚

This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be severe. It's remote, it features high exposure and is typically done between June and October. From a low point of 1.3 km to the maximum altitude of 2.7 km, the route covers 15 km, 1485 vertical metres of ascent and 1478 vertical metres of descent.

Photo from La pointe Percée from les Troncs

Description

Easy hike until Gramusset Refuge, then requires a bit of climbing. Make sure to follow the red dots on the rocks for the easiest and safest route.

Difficulty

Severe

Hiking challenging trails where simple scrambling, with the occasional use of the hands, is a distinct possibility. The trails are often filled with all manner of obstacles both small and large, and the hills are very steep. Obstacles and challenges are often unexpected and can be unpredictable.