Pointe de Bellevue, aptly named

For lovers of breathtaking scenery, this is an outing not to be missed. The 360° panorama is worth the detour: Lake Geneva, Dents du Midi, Mont Blanc, etc. The first part, up to Portes de Culet, is not difficult. The second part, up to the summit, is more physically demanding.

Details

n°2872259

Creation:
08 Jan 2020

Last update:
05 Feb 2020

Last review:
07 Mar 2026

Activity: Snowshoeing
Distance: 3.94 mi
Duration according to the author: 5 hrs
Difficulty: Moderate
Back to start: Yes
Ascent: + 1,375 ft
Descent: - 1,358 ft
Highest point: 6,654 ft
Lowest point: 5,335 ft

Country: France
Areas: Alps, Chablais
City: Châtel (74390)
Start/End: N 46.267595° / E 6.857357°
IGN map(s): Ref. 3528ET, 3528ETR
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Description of the walk

Departure from the upper station of the Super-Châtel cable car.

(S/E) When you exit the cable car, turn right and head south-east between the arrival point of the Conche chairlift and the departure point of a ski lift. Go around the departure point of the ski lift on the left and follow the line (on the right).

(1) Overlook Lac de Conche, located on the right and usually hidden under the snow. Follow the well-marked and well-signposted north-east ski trail to Portes de Culet. Cross a wide ski slope (, watch out for traffic) and then a ski lift line. You will soon arrive at Chalet Neuf.

(2) Then turn right. Climb south then south-southeast and reach Portes de Culet (large cross on the left).

(3) Turn left and leave the cross on your left. Climb steeply, following the red signs, heading east. Then follow the ridge line, avoiding the steep drops on the left. This will take you to the summit of Pointe de Bellevue (orientation table).

(4) Return via the same route to the cable car (S/E).

Waypoints

S/E : mi 0 - alt. 5,335 ft - Super-Châtel cable car upper station
1 : mi 0.3 - alt. 5,541 ft - Lac de Conche
2 : mi 0.83 - alt. 5,571 ft - Chalet Neuf bar and restaurant
3 : mi 1.18 - alt. 5,866 ft - Portes du Culet
4 : mi 1.97 - alt. 6,634 ft - Pointe de Bellevue - View of the - Lac Léman
S/E : mi 3.94 - alt. 5,335 ft - Super-Châtel cable car upper station

Notes

Recommendations:
- Before setting out on this hike, it is essential to check the weather forecast and avalanche risk.
- Be sure to bring avalanche safety equipment, including a shovel, probe and avalanche transceiver (ARVA).
- Depending on snow conditions, you may need to put on snowshoes at various points along the route. In general, this becomes essential at Portes du Culet (3).

To get to the start, take the Super-Châtel cable car (€7 return for pedestrians).

On the route (2) is the Chalet Neuf, which is a bar-restaurant.

Reviews and comments

4.9 / 5

Based on 11 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5

Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5

Route interest
4.9 / 5

Leligny

07 Mar 2026 at 10:03 3600

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 02, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful route, busy at the start (Super Chatel) but then becoming wilder, ending with a magnificent view of the Dents du Midi. Excellent snow.

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Jean Michel GARNIER

15 Sep 2025 at 14:35 7200

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

DEFINITELY A BEAUTIFUL, EASY AND SHORT CLIMB THAT MUST BE EVEN MORE ENJOYABLE IN CLEAR WEATHER (which was not quite the case during our climb)

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User 17869860

23 Jul 2025 at 09:13 7200

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 23, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Good choice of hike with helpful details.

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lemarcheur01250

17 Feb 2025 at 11:40 3600

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Return trip.
A beautiful day with fresh snow.
Thanks to the Nancy Alpine Club for breaking trail under 60 cm of fresh snow.

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lpc42

04 Sep 2023 at 10:36 7200

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 02, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Thank you for this outline.

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chantal42520

31 Aug 2023 at 18:34 7200

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 20, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Easy hike to the Culet Gate, then it gets more challenging
with a beautiful, super steep climb to the finish, but a superb reward at the top with a beautiful
view of Mont Blanc. We did it in temperatures that were a little too warm
for my liking, but I made it...

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Mény

07 Aug 2023 at 17:56 7200

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 07, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful, easily accessible summit that lives up to its name. Hike completed in summer.

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Antooonin

18 Jan 2022 at 20:44 3600

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 18, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A superb snowshoe hike in January, with plenty of snow, so the snowshoes came in very handy. We stayed close to the slopes and ski lifts for the first part, but it was still quiet and pleasant. However, from the Culet gates onwards, it immediately became a little wilder and steeper, but what a treat for the eyes once we reached the ridge! It was still quite a climb to the summit, but the view from the top was really worth it. You can see all the peaks of the Chablais, and even beyond (Mont Blanc, the Bernese Alps, the Valais Alps, Lake Geneva, etc.). We climbed at a good pace in 1 hour 40 minutes, stayed up there for over an hour, and the descent took a good hour. A little over 4 hours in the end.

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jasy19481949

24 Jul 2021 at 14:13 7200

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 10, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Hike undertaken in damp, cloudy weather, except for the section of trail between Chalet Neuf and Portes de Culet, where the signposting is very poor, except at the start. This hike is very beautiful, especially when you reach the summit of Pointe de Bellevue. Unfortunately, we were unable to enjoy the view (overcast and cloudy weather).

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fly001

29 Mar 2021 at 20:01 7200

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 29, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Definitely worth doing again... a real treat for the eyes.

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chrisber01

15 Aug 2020 at 13:56 7200

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 03, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

The climb is a bit steep (especially in summer when it's hot), but it's well worth the effort as the view is sublime. There is an orientation table to help you identify the many peaks surrounding you.

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