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A hike where encounters with wildlife are guaranteed. A herd of mouflon sheep lives there, and it’s also not uncommon to see chamois, ibex, and, of course, marmots. The effort is more than rewarded by a breathtaking view from the summit.
Minimum age: 5 years old
Choose gear that's appropriate for your skill level and the weather. Stay on the marked trails.
Comforts
Services
- Motorhomes allowed
- Restaurant
- Dogs are not allowed
Furniture
- Car park
Itinerary
- Distance: 7 km
- Duration: 3h00
- Type of land: Rock, Ground, Not suitable for strollers
- Delicate passages: The final ridge is dizzying. Extreme caution is advised if you are prone to vertigo. Caution: Herd protection dogs may be present.
- Maximum altitude: 1961 m
- Elevation: 582 m
- Vertical drop: 590 m
- Positive elevation: 582 m
Services provided
Visits
- Group visit duration: 180 min
Prices
Free access.
Opening
From 15/05 to 15/11 daily.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
Subject to favorable weather
Multimedia
Complementary services
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
Starting from the Pierres Rouges parking lot, above the Sommand plateau, head toward Chalet Blanc. Then follow the trail toward the Col de Vesinaz and on to the Pointe de Chavasse. Return via the same route.