The Pointe d’Areu as seen from Romme

Head to the village of Romme; park in the centre, in a car park on the right as you approach from Cluses.

(S/E) From the car park, walk up the road towards Le Reposoir, then, after 100 m, turn left onto the Chemin de Vormy.

(1) At the bend in the track, take the path signposted “Téléski – grand tour”. It soon branches off to the left towards the ski lift. Climb the hairpin bends, following the ski lift until you reach the Piste de Vormy.
Continue up this track, passing a hairpin bend until you reach a pathhead to the right of the top of the ski lift.

(2) A wooden sign points the way to Vormy. Take the path on the right towards Porzet. After a 200-metre climb, you’ll rejoin the Piste de Vormy.

(3) Follow the track uphill for about 50 m, then turn left onto a barely visible path, which will cross the track a little further up.

(4) Back on the track, follow it to the right: it goes round the Tête de la Sallaz. Further on, the track levels out and begins to descend.

(5) Leave the track to the right, taking a path that is more or less level.

(6) Further on, the path veers to the left; the descent begins with a short, easy rocky section,
then, on level ground, leads to “la Gueule à Vent” (signpost).

(7) Continue towards the Pointe du Château, then on to the Tête du Château.

(8) Pass the Tête du Château and the Col de la Forclaz on your right, then continue climbing.

(9) On a flat section (signpost), take the footpath. Cairns mark the route along the ridge to the summit of the Pointe d’Areu.

(10) The return journey follows the same route as the outward journey. If you still have some energy left, you can, as shown on the map, head to the summit of the Tête du Château (cross) from this point (8), then rejoin the descent path by following the ridge. You can then follow the same route back to Romme (S/E).

No markings, just a few signs and signposts.
Mountain route – ensure you have suitable kit.
No technical difficulties.