Hiking at Tréchauffé summit

Hiking
Medium
3h
3.8km
Round trip
+375m
-375m
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Description

A hike that starts with a climb to the Col de l'Aiguille, with the goats to accompany you and keep you company, then the path climbs through the forest to reach the Pointe de Tréchauffé and its magnificent panorama of Lake Geneva.

From the summit you can also enjoy views of the Vallée d'Aulps peaks and the Swiss Jura.

Marking

Beige panels with black lettering and green arrows

Map references

Map: IGN Top 25, 3528 ET, Morzine

Amenities

Guided steps

Departure from the Tréchauffé parking lot (located after the belvedere and after the chalets de Tréchauffé)

1/ From the parking lot, retrace your steps for 300 m along the road towards the Chalets de Tréchauffé.

2/ Take the path on the right towards the Pointe de Tréchauffé.

3/ At the Col de l'Aiguille, take the right-hand path through the forest until you reach a very steep section equipped with metal steps to make the climb easier.

4/ At the summit, leave the path to reach the Pointe de Tréchauffé on the right, some 50 m away.

Return along the same path.

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Address
Chalets de Tréchauffé, 74200, La Forclaz

Departure from the Tréchauffé parking lot, opposite the goat farm. > Access by car from Thonon or Cluses on the D902 to the village of La Forclaz, then follow the signs for Col du Grand Taillet and the chalets de Tréchauffé. Go to the end of the road.

Opening
From 01/05 to 31/10 daily. Accessible outside the snow season and subject to weather conditions. Check with the Tourist Office beforehand for current access conditions. Recommended season: spring - summer - autumn.

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Address
Chalets de Tréchauffé, 74200, La Forclaz

Departure from the Tréchauffé parking lot, opposite the goat farm. > Access by car from Thonon or Cluses on the D902 to the village of La Forclaz, then follow the signs for Col du Grand Taillet and the chalets de Tréchauffé. Go to the end of the road.

Opening
From 01/05 to 31/10 daily. Accessible outside the snow season and subject to weather conditions. Check with the Tourist Office beforehand for current access conditions. Recommended season: spring - summer - autumn.