The Pointe de Chavasse

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.

Équipements

• Car park
• Hiking itinerary

Complément accueil

Adapt your equipment according to your level and the weather. Stay on the marked trails.

• Age minimum : 5 years

Services

• Motorhomes allowed
• Restaurant

Environnements

• Mountain location
• Presence of livestock and guard dogs

Tarifs

Free access.

Itinéraire

Période d'ouverture

From 15/05 to 15/11.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Ouverture complémentaire

• Subject to favorable weather

• Subject to snow conditions

Localisation

Sommand, Pierre Rouge parking lot.

Documents

• The Pointe de Chavasse (pdf)
• The Pointe de Chavasse (pdf)

Thèmes

• 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.