Mont Billiat Summit – The Gorges of Pont du Diable loop from La Vernaz

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Mont Billiat Summit – The Gorges of Pont du Diable loop from La Vernaz

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Mont Billiat Summit – The Gorges of Pont du Diable loop from La Vernaz

07:45

18.0km

1,220m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 3.19 km for 2.26 km

After 7.07 km for 74 m

After 7.61 km for 74 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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67 m

La Vernaz discovery trail

Highlight • Other

very nice walk, varied, over hill and dale and completely harmless.

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1.86 km

Cute cows

Highlight • Other

The most sociable cows in the region

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7.24 km

Mont Billiat Summit

Highlight • Summit

Mont Billiat, starting from the chalets of La Buchille, is a hike that captivates with its authenticity and the beauty of its panoramas. The route crosses vast alpine pastures where …

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8.56 km

A challenging hike with a beautiful view of the Leman River

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14.7 km

Auberge du Jotty

Highlight • Restaurant

A handy little stop if you're going up or down the valley.

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14.8 km

The Gorges of Pont du Diable

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On Thursdays and Fridays visit without guide - on the other days only with guide

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18.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.71 km

5.83 km

3.22 km

1.36 km

670 m

174 m

Surfaces

5.39 km

4.70 km

3.45 km

2.55 km

1.54 km

265 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,840 m)

Lowest point (690 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

15°C

9°C

98 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Comments

August 11, 2024,Boucle Mont Billiat – Les Gorges du Pont du Diable au départ de La Vernaz

A big first part is done on a very poorly marked path with many passages in the tall grass with the path that is barely distinguishable.
We join the more classic route afterwards to reach the summit and at the end there is a very dangerous and quite delicate passage. A chain allows you to hold on but still a …

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