Pointe de Chaurionde

Date of walk : Sep 18, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

This hike is quite physically demanding, especially in the last part of the climb between the Drison Pass and the summit, and more particularly in the last 500 metres where the gradient exceeds 40%.
Care should be taken when climbing through the forest as the path is slippery (despite no rain for three days) and often sloping.
No technical difficulties.
This hike offers sublime panoramic views from the summit: Pécloz, Armène, Dents d'Arclusaz, Arcalod, Mont de la Coche and Tré Molard, La Tournette, Mont Blanc, Lake Annecy, etc.
However, the climb through the forest and the descent on a forest track after the Orgeval chalets are not particularly interesting.

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Date of walk : Jun 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Very beautiful hike.

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Date of walk : Nov 09, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

A very beautiful hike once you leave the woods. Once you reach the Col du Haut du Four (chalet), the view accompanies you all the way to the summit. At the summit, you are treated to a real treat.
The ascent is in three stages: the top of the Four pass, then the Drizon pass, and finally the Pointe de Chaurionde. You need to be in good shape for this hike.
The return via the Col d'Orgeval and the chalet is a long, leisurely walk back to the Nant Fourchu.

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I didn't go on this hike.

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Date of walk : Jul 01, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A beautiful hike, long but without any technical difficulties. The path is sometimes muddy on the forest climb between points 1 and 5. The magnificent view from the summit is well worth the effort to get there. There are sheepdogs on the mountain pastures, but they are not aggressive if you remain calm and keep to the path.

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Date of walk : Aug 07, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

I went up via the forest path, which was very well signposted and lined with raspberries. But for the descent, I preferred the road, and there were no signs... what a nightmare!
I would like to ask again if it would be possible to include an approximate climbing time in the descriptions. Thank you.

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Date of walk : Jun 27, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Hello,

Hike completed today, 28/06/23.
This is my first time commenting, just to give a quick heads up.
The hike is great, I even added the Arcalod starting from the Col de l'Orgeval, pure bliss! (a good 1700 D+)
However, I thought I was going to die at the top of the pass, just after the chalets... there was a flock of sheep 500 metres away, but four Anatolian shepherds came to pay me a visit... and they weren't very friendly. The dogs were extremely aggressive. They surrounded me, baring their teeth, barking incessantly and sticking close to me. A lady from the chalets had to come to my aid because she knew the dogs. She told me not to look them in the eyes and not to move (I probably did the opposite in my panic, I admit). In short, I don't often come into contact with dogs, and it's possible that my lack of knowledge about this animal led me to make the wrong decisions, but those five minutes really freaked me out... All this to say that if you're afraid of dogs, and these ones were particularly big, stay alert in this area, or come with someone else...

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Date of walk : Jun 16, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A magnificent hike, but very challenging: stunning 360° views of the snow-capped mountains (including a clear view of Mont Blanc). Beautiful nature: forests, flower-filled mountain pastures, chamois, marmots and mouflons. Magnificent, but the climb requires perseverance!!!

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Hello,
The route has been updated to avoid the ridge leading from the Coutarse chalet (restricted area of the Massif des Bauges Regional Nature Park).

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Hello and thank you for the warning.
I mentioned it in the introduction, and I will also send you a private message about it.

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Please note that this hike is no longer possible as described: the climb above the Coutarse forest house is now in a restricted area (ZR zone, except for marked paths, which is not the case here).
You can make a return trip via Orgeval or a loop via the Haut du Four pass and the Parc à Moutons (a little longer).

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Date of walk : Sep 17, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

A very beautiful hike, one of the most beautiful in the Bauges. The descent through the mountain pastures is a treat, with beautiful views all the way down.
Be careful on the climb, as there is a section that is rarely used and therefore very muddy. We recommend wearing trousers rather than shorts.

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Date of walk : Jun 30, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A lovely walk in fine weather, with some cloudy spells and cool temperatures for 1 July.
Lots of flowers at all altitudes, including some rare varieties.
Few animals were seen this time in the mountains.
Slippery sections on the climb after Coutarse.
Saw two mountain bikes at the peak, descending on the Coutarse side... impressive!
The refuge and cheese dairy were closed... no opening date.
The descent down the steep forest track on the way back was a bit long.
Good route and description, no mistakes.
JL & E

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Date of walk : May 07, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

This area is not frequently visited. If you visit in spring, be careful when crossing the ford, which was flooded due to the fast-flowing water. The climb from the forest house is very muddy and slippery after the snow melts at 1,600 metres. Once you reach the tip of Chaurionde, be careful not to stray too far from the ridges if they are still snow-covered. The rest of the route is superb, with a return trip facing Mont Pecloz and without too much difficulty.

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Date of walk : Jul 19, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

After reading the reviews, I was a little sceptical, but I found this hike to be challenging, demanding and offering breathtaking 360° views.
The climb up to the chalet is wide and a little busy, but not too much considering how many people stop there. Nice break at the Chalet d'Orgeval, Bauge cheese for €5 (1/4 of a wheel). Beautiful view of Arcaloz and PecloZ.
The climb to the peak is steeper and more vertiginous but easier than expected, although physically demanding and requiring caution. There is a risk of falling. Picnic at the summit.
Towards the top, there is a small variation before branching off towards the other chalet and another 30-minute climb to the Col de la Fougères and descent through the forest to the starting point.
All in all, a great, demanding 21 km hike with 1,500 metres of elevation gain. Magnificent views.
I confirm that this hike is not suitable in wet conditions.

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