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This hike below the Pointe d'Orchex offers beautiful panoramic views of the Arve Valley, Le Môle, and Le Bargy.
easy
Distance 5.6 km
2:00 h
330 m
330 m
1,004 m
677 m
As you take this walk through the hills above Thyez, come discover Mont Orchez and its rich natural heritage.
Designated a Natural Area of Faunistic and Floristic Interest, Mont Orchez lies at the crossroads of several regions. Its rocky areas and scree slopes make it an ideal habitat for many remarkable and protected plant species, such as the orange lily.
Nestled between Le Môle and the Giffre Massif, this small hill in the Chablais region offers beautiful views of the Arve Valley from its Thylon-facing slope.
Starting point: Rontalon (Parking Lot)
1/ From “Rontalon (Parking),” head toward “Sur le Coux via Rontalon.” Continue to follow signs for “Sur le Coux” via “Rontalon.”
2/ Once you reach “Sur le Coux,” continue toward “Rontalon (Parking) via ‘Le Coux de Marignier.’” Continue following this route; you’ll pass through “Le Coux de Marignier,” “Sous le Coux,” “La Bourbonnyre,” and “Nierfait” before returning to your starting point.
Designated a Natural Area of Faunistic and Floristic Interest, Mont Orchez lies at the crossroads of several regions. Its rocky areas and scree slopes make it an ideal habitat for many remarkable and protected plant species, such as the orange lily.
Nestled between Le Môle and the Giffre Massif, this small hill in the Chablais region offers beautiful views of the Arve Valley from its Thylon-facing slope.
Starting point: Rontalon (Parking Lot)
1/ From “Rontalon (Parking),” head toward “Sur le Coux via Rontalon.” Continue to follow signs for “Sur le Coux” via “Rontalon.”
2/ Once you reach “Sur le Coux,” continue toward “Rontalon (Parking) via ‘Le Coux de Marignier.’” Continue following this route; you’ll pass through “Le Coux de Marignier,” “Sous le Coux,” “La Bourbonnyre,” and “Nierfait” before returning to your starting point.
Difficulty
easy
Overall difficulty
easy
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Highest point
1,004 m
Lowest point
677 m
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Auberge de la Pointe d'OrchexRoadbook
Start: Rontalon (Parking)
1/ From "Rontalon (Parking)", take the direction of "Sur le Coux via Rontalon". Always follow "Sur le Coux" passing through "Rontalon".
2/ Arriving at "Sur le Coux", continue towards "Rontalon (Parking) via "Le Coux de Marignier". Always follow this direction, you will pass through "Le Coux de Marignier", "Sous le Coux", "La Bourbonnyre" and "Nierfait" before returning to your starting point.
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Auberge de la Pointe d'OrchexCoordinates
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46.094820, 6.542170
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46°05'41.4"N 6°32'31.8"E
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32T 310011 5107519
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Difficulty
easy
Overall difficulty
easy
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
5.6 km
Duration
2:00 h
Ascent
330 m
Descent
330 m
Highest point
1,004 m
Lowest point
677 m
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