Crossing Pointe Percée 2750m
Sunday, October 23rd, 2022 @ 07:30
Haute-Savoie, Geneva
On Sunday October 23, if the weather is ok, I organize a hike to the Pointe Percée 2750. we will cross the summit via Chimneys of Sallanches.
The highest and the most prestigious peak of Aravis chain, the Pointe Percée, despite its relative difficulty to climb, is very popular.
Wikipedia: « The Pointe Percée (lit.: pierced point) is the highest mountain in the Aravis range of the French Prealps in Haute-Savoie. It rises to 2753 meters and has 1643 m of prominence, and is thus is classified as an ultra prominent peak. Its first documented climb was by M. L. Maquelin of Geneva in 1865, though it was likely climbed much earlier. »
We start from Col des Annes (Grand Bornand). After the refuge of Gramusset we go up to Col des Verts. We climb from there the 2 chimneys of Sallanches and through the edges and rocky passages we will arrive on the summit ridge, a few meters before the summit.
Down by normal way.
Most of this route is rocky. Ascend the Pointe Percée requires some experiences and endurance. You have to not be dizzy.
Elevation gain: 1100 m. Distance: 10 km. For experimented and sporty hikers.
Photos from our latest hike to this trail:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/gYYcUuGqbj3bEzBj8
We meet at Veyrier- Douane, final stop of bus n° 8. At 7 :30. Inscription is obligatory.
Equipment: Good Mountain shoes, warm-cold and waterproof clothes, gloves, hat, drink, picnic, etc.
All must be prepared the day before.
The hike is organized by the hiking association Oxygene 74
https://www.randonneeoxygene74.com/
There is a participation fee of 5 Euro for a license of the French hiking federation FFRP, including insurance. Gas-sharing charges for those not driving of 0.10 euro-centimes per kilometer.
Formalities: The newcomers are asked to fill out the registration form :
https://tinyurl.com/2p8drxvu
and deliver it to the organizer on Sunday morning.
If you are interested, you can contact me by my direct e-mails [email protected]
You can also call me at 079 644 85 52 (only emergency)
The highest and the most prestigious peak of Aravis chain, the Pointe Percée, despite its relative difficulty to climb, is very popular.
Wikipedia: « The Pointe Percée (lit.: pierced point) is the highest mountain in the Aravis range of the French Prealps in Haute-Savoie. It rises to 2753 meters and has 1643 m of prominence, and is thus is classified as an ultra prominent peak. Its first documented climb was by M. L. Maquelin of Geneva in 1865, though it was likely climbed much earlier. »
We start from Col des Annes (Grand Bornand). After the refuge of Gramusset we go up to Col des Verts. We climb from there the 2 chimneys of Sallanches and through the edges and rocky passages we will arrive on the summit ridge, a few meters before the summit.
Down by normal way.
Most of this route is rocky. Ascend the Pointe Percée requires some experiences and endurance. You have to not be dizzy.
Elevation gain: 1100 m. Distance: 10 km. For experimented and sporty hikers.
Photos from our latest hike to this trail:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/gYYcUuGqbj3bEzBj8
We meet at Veyrier- Douane, final stop of bus n° 8. At 7 :30. Inscription is obligatory.
Equipment: Good Mountain shoes, warm-cold and waterproof clothes, gloves, hat, drink, picnic, etc.
All must be prepared the day before.
The hike is organized by the hiking association Oxygene 74
https://www.randonneeoxygene74.com/
There is a participation fee of 5 Euro for a license of the French hiking federation FFRP, including insurance. Gas-sharing charges for those not driving of 0.10 euro-centimes per kilometer.
Formalities: The newcomers are asked to fill out the registration form :
https://tinyurl.com/2p8drxvu
and deliver it to the organizer on Sunday morning.
If you are interested, you can contact me by my direct e-mails [email protected]
You can also call me at 079 644 85 52 (only emergency)
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