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
  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: Yes
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 550 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 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

Practical information

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

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 28 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Clarity of route map
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
BERTHET Christian
BERTHET Christian

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Nov 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : 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 walk : Sep 23, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Busy trail : 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 walk : Jul 10, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : 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 walk : Jun 12, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : 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 walk : May 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : 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 walk : Nov 14, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : 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 walk : Oct 15, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

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bebert38
bebert38

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 16, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : 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 walk : Aug 22, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : 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 walk : Jul 16, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : 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 walk : Dec 18, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : 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 walk : Nov 27, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : 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 walk : Sep 04, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : 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 walk : Jul 29, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : 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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Alain-Guy
Alain-Guy

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Jun 10, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

An easy walk, accessible to all, on a 4/4 trail for 3/4 of the way. Splendid 360° view at the summit.
The times indicated (1.5 hours uphill and 1 hour downhill) are accurate.

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