Hiking boots, warm clothing and rainwear are essential.
Accommodation, food, water and toilets are available at the Susanfe hut.
Reservations required: +41 - 24 479 16 46 or info@susanfe.ch
The Haute Cime
The Haute Cime is the westernmost peak of the Dents du Midi massif and the highest point in the French-Swiss Pre-Alps. It is a unique vantage point, offering a breathtaking panorama and a climb in a beautiful high mountain setting
This long and demanding hike can be completed in two days with an overnight stay in a mountain refuge.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 23.90 km -
Average duration: 2 days -
Difficulty: Very difficult -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 2,817 m -
Descent: - 2,817 m -
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Highest point: 3,147 m -
Lowest point: 1,059 m
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Country:
Switzerland
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Area: Alps -
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Champéry -
Start/End: N 46.163783° / E 6.860036° -
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Stages of the route
This route needs several days, find the details below:
Notes
Worth a visit
A wide variety of landscapes: forests, mountain pastures, high peaks and glaciers.
Extensive panoramic views from the summit.
Other walks in the area
From Champéry to the Susanfe hut
Visorando Member 7.69 km
+1,286 m
-251 m
5h 50
Difficult
Departure from Champéry (Valais)
The usual route to the Susanfe hut from Campéry starts in the forest before emerging onto the Bonavau mountain pasture. Below the imposing peak of the same name, the trail climbs up a path with a few equipped sections and crosses the Pas d'Encel. The final ascent of the Susanfe valley takes place in a high mountain setting.
Auberge de Bonavau - Auberge de Salanfe
Visorando Member 
14.75 km
+2,082 m
-1,829 m
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Champéry (Valais)
A big day with spectacular scenery. The Pas d'Encel pass is a little tricky to navigate to reach the foot of Mont Ruan. Reach Haute Cime, the highest point of the Dents du Midi at 3,257 metres, via the Col de Susanfe, then descend to the Auberge de Salanfe on the edge of the lake.
Croix de Culet, Col de Cou and Barme
Visorando Member 17.58 km
+400 m
-1,298 m
6h 10
Difficult
Departure from Champéry (Valais)
Hike starting from Croix du Culet, accessible by cable car. The signposting is particularly good at each intersection. Head towards Pas de Chavanette, then Lapisa, La Pierre, La Poya and climb up to the Col de Cou hut for a magnificent view. Then descend towards Croix d'Incrène via Arête de Berroi (truly magnificent, the most beautiful part of the route) and then towards the Barme refuge. Descend towards Champery. This is the least attractive part of the route, but there is no alternative to taking this road.
Circular Antème from La Frâche
Visorando Member 9.03 km
+837 m
-837 m
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Champéry (Valais)
A very beautiful hike to do in dry weather. The paths are in good condition. If you go via the west, towards Lac de Soi, the climb is longer but less steep. There are no technical sections, but the entire hike takes place in a vertical environment. There is a small change in the route on the descent.
Cantine de la Barmaz - Auberge de Salanfe
Visorando Member 
13.86 km
+1,517 m
-1,194 m
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Champéry (Valais)
After this detour on the Tour des Dents Blanches, you will rejoin the Tour des Dents du Midi and finish at the Auberge de Salanfe. Along the route, you will come across the Sauflaz, which you will overlook at the Pas d'Encel via a passage equipped with chains. In the Vallon de Susanfe, you can admire the Ruan massif. At the Col de Susanfe, you can contemplate the Haute Cime and the Dent Jaune. Further on, you will notice the Refuge des Dents du Midi.
Cabane d'Antème - Cantine de la Barmaz
Visorando Member 
10.36 km
+493 m
-1,026 m
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Champéry (Valais)
This stage partly follows the Tour des Dents du Midi, with a remarkable passage at the foot of the Sauflaz Gorges. As you climb back up towards Bonavau, you will switch to the Tour des Dents Blanches. The Barme Plateau is a magnificent place to contemplate these famous white teeth.
Signal and Lac de Soi from Plan de Soi
Visorando Member 12.36 km
+1,100 m
-1,097 m
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Val D'Illiez (Valais)
A hike that leads to a lake at the foot of the Dents du Midi: the view of these imposing peaks is magnificent! The first part of the ascent is shaded, on a path that criss-crosses an alpine track. The rest of the hike takes place in the alpine pastures and ends in an increasingly rocky environment.
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