Le Grand Piton, point culminant du Salève
Haute-Savoie, France
Loop trail in Haute-Savoie, France. Hiking.
- Distance
- 5 mi (8.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,791 ft (546 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 30 min
- High point
- 4,278 ft (1,304 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Loop
Features
Along the way
- Attraction: Notre-Dame de l'Espérance 2 mi (3.2 km) from start
- Hut: Gîte la Fromagerie de Beaumont 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Le Grand Piton, point culminant du Salève
How long is Le Grand Piton, point culminant du Salève?
Le Grand Piton, point culminant du Salève is 5 mi (8.1 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 30 min. It climbs 1,791 ft (546 m) in total, up to a high point of 4,278 ft (1,304 m).
How hard is Le Grand Piton, point culminant du Salève?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Le Grand Piton, point culminant du Salève?
Parking at the start, Free.
Are there water and toilets on Le Grand Piton, point culminant du Salève?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Le Grand Piton, point culminant du Salève shaded?
Mostly shaded (75% under trees).
What can you do on Le Grand Piton, point culminant du Salève?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Le Grand Piton, point culminant du Salève?
Food, 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Le Petit Casino, 1.7 mi (2.8 km).
Is this a good week for Le Grand Piton, point culminant du Salève?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Le Grand Piton, point culminant du Salève
- Les Pitons Haute-Savoie · Moderate · 3.7 mi (6 km)
- Piste Verte Chênex Haute-Savoie · Easy · 0.1 mi (0.2 km)
- Découverte panoramique de l'alpage du Plan Haute-Savoie · Moderate · 2.9 mi (4.7 km)
- Les Pitons par l'alpage de Chavanne Haute-Savoie · Hard · 7.4 mi (11.9 km)
- Chemin des Côtes Haute-Savoie · Moderate · 0.6 mi (1 km)
- Entre alpages et forêts Haute-Savoie · Moderate · 2.9 mi (4.7 km)
- Via Ferrata Jacques Révaclier Haute-Savoie · Hard · 0.3 mi (0.4 km)
- Allée des Chartreux Haute-Savoie · Easy · 1 mi (1.7 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap