Hiking: the Pointe de Chésery

The Pointe de Chésery walk takes you to a superb 360° viewpoint straddling France and Switzerland. From up there, you’ll enjoy a spectacular view of the magnificent Dents du Midi, amongst other things!

After taking the Ardent cable car and the Chaux-Fleurie chairlift, you’ll find yourself at the start of the walk. As soon as you get off the chairlift, your destination is already in sight! The walk follows a ridge that’s wide enough to pose no real danger as long as you stay firmly on the path.

During a fairly short but steep climb, the view gradually opens up to reveal the most beautiful peaks in the area, including the famous Mont Blanc. You’ll also catch sight of the surrounding high-altitude lakes: Lac Vert and Lac de Chésery.

Start from the Ardent gondola lift car park.

1/ Take the Ardent gondola lift.

2/ On arrival at the gondola lift station, walk down to the Chaux-Fleurie chairlift opposite on the right and take the Chaux-Fleurie chairlift.

3/ Turn left to reach the signpost for “Les Rochassons”, then turn round and head towards the Pointe de Chésery.

4/ Walk past the top station of the Rochassons chairlift. At the signpost for “Crête des Rochassons”, follow the path that climbs towards the Pointe de Chésery (the path on the left behind the hut).

5/ Climb the ridge to the summit. The climb is steep in places. A cairn and a signpost mark the summit.

6/ Return via the same route.