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"Les Crêtes d'Hirmentaz" Hike

A must-do hike in the Alpes du Léman. Not to be missed on clear days so you get the best of the views over Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc.

Sport "Les Crêtes d'Hirmentaz" Hike Bellevaux

About

Departing from Bellevaux (74470)
Average length : 03h00
Total elevation gain : 410m
Vertical drop : 410m
Distance : 5.5km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

Nature and Heritage:
Explore the mountain pastures of Hirmentaz and its wide variety of mountain flowers.
Route details:
Set off from the ESF (ski school) along the public highway until you reach a large building (ski lift garage). Turn left to "les Parchets" until you reach an electric gate then turn right to Pointe d'Hirmentaz (signs) which begins in the bottom of the valley. You will reach Pointe d'Hirmentaz with 360° views from Lake Geneva to Mont Blanc, the Aravis to the Jura range and Mont Forchat to Roc d'Enfer.
Take the right-hand path to the little pass. Go through the valley beneath the ski lifts and continue straight on. You’ll reach the starting point after passing a reservoir.
Add another 2km to your hike: follow signs to "Arête des Incarnes", a panoramic trail along the ridge to the reservoir, the mountain pastures and ending at the starting point.
Useful information: yellow markings/Highest point: Pointe d'Hirmentaz 1607m.

Loop
Total elevation gain : 410m
Altitude max : 1607m
Vertical drop : 410m

Further informations

Rock, Ground

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    Prices

    Free

    Reception

    Animals allowed
    Not adapted to strollers

    Period of practice

    From 01/01 to 31/12.

    Subject to favorable weather.

    Services
    • Pets welcome
    Equipments
    • Picnic area
    • Covered picnic area
    • Car park
    • Orientation board

    Access

    Hirmentaz 74470 Bellevaux
    Departing from : Bellevaux (74470)
    Latitude : 46.246329 - Longitude : 6.506476
    Information update on 25/04/2024 by Office de Tourisme des Alpes du Léman