The Pointe de Chavasse

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A hiking trail where you are guaranteed to see wild animals. There is a herd of bighorn sheep here and it is not rare to catch a glimpse of chamois, ibex and of course, marmots. Your efforts will be rewarded by the fantastic view at the peak.

Age minimum : 5 ans

Adapt your equipment according to your 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
  • 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.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Subject to favorable weather

Complementary services

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

From Pierres Rouges car park above the Sommand plateau, follow the signs for Chalet Blanc. Then follow the signs for the Col de Vesinaz, and then the Pointe de Chavasse. Come back along the same route.