Distance: 7 km
Duration: 180 min
Elevation: 689 m
TAG
The Pointe d'Orchex offers you a superb panorama over the Arve valley, the Môle and the Massif du Bargy. Designed for young and old, this fun and educational route is offered to you to understand the characteristic environment of the territory.
Sustainable tourism
Respect the flora and fauna already weakened by winter. Keep your dogs on a leash. Bring back your trash.
Topo / step by step
From Rontalon to the summit of Mont Orchez: 1h45 From the Rontalon car park, take the direction of Mont Orchez. The climb begins a little on the road, then the path climbs to the left in the pastures. At the exit of the park, turn right between the buildings. The path then passes through the undergrowth and cuts the departmental road several times before arriving at a place called “Sur le Coux” (country atmosphere, inn, etc.). The climb continues through a beautiful forest on a sometimes very steep path. A handrail secures a technical passage that cannot be avoided: a handrail is installed to help you. At the top, a lovely view of the Arve valley, facing the Môle and the Bargy range. From Mont Orchez to a place called Les Larroz: 50 mins For the descent, follow the direction of Les Larroz via the Creux du Plane. You will meander through a pretty forest, on a fairly steep descent but without any difficulty. At the Creux du Plane, take the direction of Les Larroz. You will arrive in the hamlet. From Larroz to the Rontalon car park: 30 min Cross the hamlet of Larroz, and head towards the Rontalon car park. You will follow a balcony path, which will offer a beautiful view of the mountains. At the end of the forest, you will arrive in a meadow, head towards the chalet, and take the direction of the car park.
History, culture and heritage
Thyez is a city whose economy and urban landscape are very marked by industry (watchmaking then bar turning). Many Gallo-Roman remains have been found during excavations around the Romanesque parish church.
Route
From Cluses, take the D902, direction Châtillon-sur-Cluses. 3 kilometers later take the D6 on the left, direction Marignier. Then 2 kilometers after take the 1st road to the right of Rontalon. At the 1st bus stop, known as “la Riolle”, turn right onto the route de la Riolle and go up to the Rontalon car park (small parking lot with 2 spaces)
In detail
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- From Cluses, take the D902, direction Châtillon-sur-Cluses. 3 kilometers later take the D6 on the left, direction Marignier. Then 2 kilometers after take the 1st road to the right of Rontalon. At the 1st bus stop, known as “la Riolle”, turn right onto the route de la Riolle and go up to the Rontalon car park (small parking lot with 2 spaces)
- Distance: 7 km
- Markup: BALISE
- Positive elevation: 689 m
- Vertical drop: 689 m
- Daily duration: 180 min
- Route type: LOOP
- Marking precision: Path marked with directional posts (PDIPR)
- Type of land: Earth
- Nature of the ground: Gravel
- Nature of the terrain: Not suitable for strollers
Opening
From 01 / 04 to 15 / 11.
Subject to favorable weather conditions.
Prices
Free access. Topo rando on sale at the tourist office.
Equipments & services
Services
- Pet Friendly
