Hiking Trail: Tour de Haute Pointe

A pleasant hike that takes you through the lush alpine meadows on the slopes of this beautiful, rugged peak.

In addition to the lush alpine pastures of the Chablais, the trail offers a magnificent view of the Sommand Plateau, the Mont Blanc massif, and the peaks of the surrounding Pre-Alps.

Signs

IGN Map 3429 ET (Bonneville / Cluses / Le Faucigny)

From the lake, head toward Col de Cordon.
1/ From the pass, descend toward Les Charmettes and climb up to Les Charmettes d’en Haut.
2/ Follow the trail to Col de Chavannais. The route crosses steep slopes below Haute Pointe (a rocky section equipped with a cable) to reach the Col de Chavan.
3/ From the pass, you can hike to the summit of Haute Pointe (1,958 m) in about 20 minutes.
4/ Continue on to the Chalets du Coin, follow the farm access road to the main road, cross it, and take the road leading to the Chalets de la Ramaz and then to Lake Sommand.