Coche Pass – Pointe de la Gorgeat loop from Chambéry

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Coche Pass – Pointe de la Gorgeat loop from Chambéry

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Coche Pass – Pointe de la Gorgeat loop from Chambéry

09:00

25.1km

1,350m

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 27, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 12.8 km for 730 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.77 km

Étincelle Viewpoint

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Besides the fantastic view of the surrounding mountain ranges, the more than four hectares of meadows of the Parc de l'Étincelle are home to many rare mountain plants (for example …

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3.38 km

Viewpoint

5.44 km

Coche Pass

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The Col de la Coche is located close to the Cross of the same name, on the heights of the villages of Barberaz and Saint-Baldoph. It is a quiet place …

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6.11 km

Bec du Corbeau Viewpoint

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Belvedere on the heights of Chambéry.
Part of the path is on a cliff side; watch out in wet weather.

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11.9 km

Pointe de la Lentille

Peak

12.7 km

Pointe de la Gorgeat

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It is a summit of the Massif de la Chartreuse located at an altitude of 1,486 meters. From there, there is a superb view of the Chartreuse mountains and the plain of Chambéry.

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12.7 km

Crête de la Drière (superb view)

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Provide crampons in the winter season, many tricky passages but the view is worth it!

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14.1 km

Mont Pellat Summit

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beautiful view of the lake

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15.1 km

Col des Fontanettes

Mountain Pass

24.5 km

Waterfalls on the Nant du Pontet

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The Pontet has eaten away at the limestone for many years, forming water points over a few hundred meters, including three successive waterfalls.
The first waterfall, above the Sécheron bridge, …

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25.1 km

End point

Parking

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