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Pointe d'Orchex - Hike

Panoramic view
Le Mont Orchex
Ascent of the Pointe d'Orchex
On the Arve valley
Credit : CAMT

Description

The Pointe d'Orchex offers you a superb panorama over the Arve valley, the Môle and the Bargy Massif. Designed for young and old, this fun and educational route is offered to you to understand the characteristic environment of the territory.

Step-by-step guide : From Rontalon to the top of Mont Orchez: 1h45 From the Rontalon car park, take the direction of Mont Orchez. The climb begins a bit on the road, then the path climbs to the left in the pastures. On leaving the park, turn right between the buildings. The path then passes through the undergrowth and cuts through the departmental road several times before arriving at a place called "Sur le Coux" (country atmosphere, inn, etc.). The climb continues through a beautiful forest by a sometimes very steep path. A handrail secures a technical passage that cannot be avoided: a handrail is installed to help you. At the top, a lovely view over the Arve valley, facing the Môle and the Bargy chain. From Mont Orchez to a place called Les Larroz: 50 min For the descent, follow the direction of Larroz via the Creux du Plane. You will meander through a pretty forest, on a fairly steep descent but without any difficulty. At Creux du Plane, take the direction of Larroz. You will arrive in the hamlet. From Larroz to Rontalon car park: 30 min Cross the hamlet of Larroz, and take the direction of the Rontalon car park. You will follow a balcony path, which will offer a beautiful view of the massifs. At the end of the forest, you will arrive in a meadow, go towards the chalet, and take the direction of the car park.

Technical Information

Walking
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
3h
Dist.
7 km
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Altimetric profile

Starting point

Parking de Rontalon Route de la Riolle , 74300   Thyez
Lat : 46.095244Lng : 6.541466

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Date and time

  • From 01/04/2025 to 15/11/2025
  • From 01/04/2026 to 15/11/2026

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Cluses Arve & montagnes Tourisme - 02/09/2024
www.cluses-montagnes-tourisme.com
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Sustainable tourism

Respect the wildlife and the flora already weakened by winter. Keep your dogs on a leash. Bring back your rubbish

Environments

Mountain view
Panoramic view
Forest location
Mountain location
Village 2 km away

Open period

From 01/04 to 15/11. Subject to favorable weather.

Topo guides and map references

Map references :
TOP 25 IGN 3430 ET

Type of land

Ground
Grit
Not suitable for strollers

History, culture and heritage

Thyez is a city whose economy and urban landscape are marked by industry (watchmaking then bar turning). Many Gallo-Roman remains have been found during excavations around the Roman parish church.

Animals accepted

Keep your dog on a leash, he can scare off herds and wild animals.

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Caution!
We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾