Pointe de Ressachaux (2173m)

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Pointe de Ressachaux (2173m)

Hard

4.5

(40)

299

hikers

Pointe de Ressachaux (2173m)

05:00

12.1km

1,150m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 23, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

2.94 km

L'Apliot

Highlight (Segment) • Settlement

Small hamlet where the gradient is a bit less steep before reaching the summit of Pointe de Ressachaux

Tip by

4.73 km

Pointe de Ressachaux

Highlight • Summit

Very steep to get up to the summit, but worth it for the amazing views of Mont Blanc

Tip by

5.82 km

Source de crève cœur

Public Water Fountain

9.58 km

Nyon Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Crystal clear waters - there are some ropes to help you get closer to the waterfall

Tip by

12.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.19 km

1.81 km

1.72 km

1.60 km

816 m

Surfaces

6.19 km

3.16 km

1.22 km

1.19 km

349 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 7 October

11°C

4°C

99 %

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Comments

July 24, 2024,Pointe de Ressachaux (2173m)

The hike was very strenuous. It's really just a steep 5km uphill walk. But the view is worth it!

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Pointe de Ressachaux (2173m)

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