Pointe d'Orcière

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This grassy peak does not present any technical difficulties. From the summit, there is a beautiful view of the Aravis and the Bouchet valley. This is an ideal hike for a family outing and is easily accessible in winter with snowshoes.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 11.00 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 45 
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    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 550 m
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    Descent: - 551 m
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    Highest point: 1,750 m
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    Lowest point: 1,199 m
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Description of the walk

(1) Depart from Le Torchon. Follow the wide track to the Combe chalet, named as such on the map, but actually called Les Charmettes.

(2) At the fork, keep right on the track that climbs south-east towards another chalet, which is not named on the map but has a sign saying "La Combe".

(3) Keep right on the south-southeast trail for about 1 km. After turning southeast, leave the trail that climbs to Plan des Mouilles on your right, then reach the Arbarête chalet.

(4) Continue along the track on the mountainside and you will come out at Barnin.

(5) Follow a few hairpin bends to reach the Orsière mountain pastures.

(6) Pass the Crêt Veyrat chalet and continue climbing to Macheux.

(7) Once at the Macheux chalet, follow the signs to the summit, heading south-south-east and then south. You will arrive at Pointe d'Orcière.

(8) Use the same route to descend

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,200 m - Le Torchon
  2. 1 : km 1.12 - alt. 1,242 m - Les Charmettes
  3. 2 : km 1.47 - alt. 1,277 m - La Combe
  4. 3 : km 2.91 - alt. 1,397 m - The Arbarête
  5. 4 : km 3.58 - alt. 1,427 m - Barmin
  6. 5 : km 4.09 - alt. 1,502 m - The Crêt Veyrat
  7. 6 : km 4.81 - alt. 1,601 m - Le Macheux
  8. 7 : km 5.49 - alt. 1,749 m - Pointe d'Orsière
  9. S/E : km 11 - alt. 1,199 m - Le Torchon

Notes

Walking time: 1 hour 30 minutes to the summit and 1 hour to descend.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 29 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
Stef74
Stef74

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 26, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, gentle climb up to the peak, which was still covered in snow in April. Crampons would have been ideal.

The mix of shaded and open sections makes the climb easy even in hot weather.

The views over Manigod and Merdassier opposite are unusual and very pretty.

At the summit, a stunning 360-degree view for a picnic facing the Aravis

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BERTHET Christian
BERTHET Christian

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 09, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hike done on a Saturday in November with beautiful weather. The route is not difficult, accessible to all in a very pleasant environment. The 360-degree view from the summit is splendid and the descent on a very comfortable path presents no difficulty. A hike to do or do again.

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Ismaël 74
Ismaël 74

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : Yes

two-thirds of the hike is on a road that is not of interest to experienced hikers. Nice view.

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Yrabour
Yrabour

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 11, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike with no particular difficulties and stunning views of the surrounding mountains. Descend via the same route. Elevation gain: 550 metres. No danger for children.
Have a great day, everyone.

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Limon
Limon

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 13, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike on good paths, eight of which are passable even after heavy rain. Bucolic scenery and beautiful views from the ridges. You can continue along the ridge towards Pointe de Riondaz and Sur le Freu, with no difficulty whatsoever!

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Tinou74150
Tinou74150

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 06, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

We did this hike as a group on 13 April. There were a few patches of snow, which we crossed without difficulty. Very beautiful view and not very busy at this time of year.

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obus74
obus74

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 15, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Rather than going there and back, I decided to do a circular route. You have to go over the ravines. After that, the path is obvious.

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annielafontaine
annielafontaine

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 16, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

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bebert38
bebert38

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 17, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Easy walk, accessible to all, on a 4/4 trail for 3/4 of the way. Splendid 360° view at the summit.

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sandrinejoube
sandrinejoube

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 23, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very pleasant hike. Beautiful view of La Tournette and Mont Charvin.
It took us 1.5 hours to climb to the peak, and we continued on to the Refuge de l'Aulps de Marlens (an additional 2 hours of walking). Without going so far, at this time of year you can have lunch in three mountain restaurants after the Orcière summit. This also makes for a nice walk! We came back down the same way we went up. Taking our time, it took us seven hours.

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jakotfr
jakotfr
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 17, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

To find the small car park, drive about 100 metres along the forest track. There is limited space, or you can park at the side of the road

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BONATO CLAUDE
BONATO CLAUDE

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 19, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

date of the hike: Saturday, 11 February
snowshoeing trip... good snow and beautiful weather.
a few people were ski touring.
magnificent 360-degree view.

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DJQ74
DJQ74

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 28, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Outing on 26 November; first part normal, halfway up partially snow-covered, and final climb to the summit completely covered (crampons required). Superb hike with magnificent views from the summit (Mont Charvin, Tournette, etc.). To be repeated this winter on snowshoes. The added bonus of this outing: the presence of a stoat near the summit.

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darwin74
darwin74
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 05, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant, easy hike through alpine pastures. On the way back, I turned right at point 5 to make a loop. Head towards Beffort. The path is quite steep but pleasant, through the woods, then take the alpine road towards La Combe and the car park.

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seminois
seminois

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 30, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Hike done in beautiful weather. Magnificent views of the Aravis massif, the Tournette and the Bauges massif.
Hike on good paths and part of the way through alpine pastures to reach the Pointe d'Orcières.
the hike took us 3 hours and 45 minutes without the picnic. So those who do it in 2 hours must be trekking.
If you want to take the time to discover the landscape and take beautiful photos.
this hike can be done with children aged 10 and over.
I therefore recommend this hike.

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