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Access: from Geneva (Annemasse), take the Autoroute Blanche towards Chamonix. Take exit 19, Cluses-centre, then head through Taninges towards Praz de Lys (Les Gets – Morzine). After a steep, winding climb, turn left towards Le Praz de Lys. Drive through this resort (towards Col de la Ramaz) and, almost at the exit, park at Les Moliettes (Les Bétex), opposite the Jean de la Pipe restaurant.
(S/E) From the car park, cross the esplanade at the bottom of the slopes and take the road that climbs towards the Col de la Ramaz for about a hundred metres, then head up to your left up the fairly steep slope (with a few scattered spruce trees) until you reach a small pass at the start of the Lac de Roy plateau. Throughout this initial climb, there are superb views of the Pointe d’Uble, the Roc d’Enfer, the Pointe de Chalune and the Pointe de Chavasse.
(1) Cross the cross-country ski trail (watch out for skiers!) and continue straight on; pass to the right of the large rock and carry on towards the far right of the cirque, towards the Pointe du Haut Fleury on the southern slope. A beautiful viewpoint overlooking the entire ridge route leading to the Pic de Marcelly (via the Frête de Penaille and the Pointe de la Couennasse), the cirque, Lac de Roy – whose outline is barely visible – and Mont Blanc in the distance. You’ll make your way diagonally up the hillside to the foot of the Haut Fleury; this allows you to bypass the Pointe de Perret, which you’ll leave on your left. Continue to the right, following the track below for a short while before tackling a very steep slope. Climb steadily diagonally, keeping below the rocks. As soon as the terrain allows, you can reach the summit ridge and follow it to the highest point of the Pointe du Haut Fleury, at 1,981 metres. Do not get too close to the edge of the ledge! The panoramic view is truly fabulous, in good weather of course. The view is unforgettable, particularly of the peaks mentioned above, the Haute Pointe, much of the Chablais region, Mont Blanc, the Haut Giffre, the Aravis, the Bornes/Bargy, the Môle, the Salève, the Voirons, the Pointe des Brasses, the Pointe de Miribel, the Pointe d’Hirmentaz, the Lake Geneva basin and many others.
(2) For the return journey, head back down across the slope to reach the foot of the peak’s southern face.
(3) Continue to the left, towards the small ‘pass’ you took on the way up, once again diagonally; be careful, as there are a few rocky surprises, sometimes well hidden depending on the depth of the snow (follow the tracks if there are any).
(1) From the pass, you can descend more directly (a few rocks) to reach the car park; however, veer slightly to the left before rejoining the piste. Take care when crossing the pistes; some skiers come hurtling down at full speed (S/E).
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