Climbing routes
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The Pointe de Chombas tops out at 2468 m. One of the most remote walls of the Aravis Mountains! High-quality 4-star limestone, with multiple routes of moderate difficulty.
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The Roc des Tours cliff is above both the La Culaz climbing area as well as Le Grand-Bornand Chinaillon. Climbing is on average to high-quality rock.
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Mont Charvet tops out at 2538 m and is one of the highest summits of the Aravis Mountains. Enjoy the quiet tranquility of this beautiful area.
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This multi-pitch route on Paré de Joux is along the right bank of the Grand Crêt coomb (viewer's left), and has the quickest and easiset approach when parking at Les Confins. Topping out at 2167 m, this is one of the finer routes of the area.
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The Rocher de la Salla ("Rocher" is one of many words for "Rock" in French) tops out at 2217 m. This formation separates the Paccaly and Tardevant coombs.
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South-facing cliff at 1250 meters altitude in a small, hidden valley.
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The "Aiguille Noire de Tardevant" tops out at 2232 meters. This "Matterhorn of the Aravis Mountains" ("aiguille" means "spire") separates the Tardevant and Grande Forclaz coombs (gullies). Fantastic northeast-facing limestone routes.
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Located at 1500 meters altitude, with an easy approach and moderate routes. A perfect place to learn to climb.
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The Tour du Jalouvre ("Tour" means "Tower", 1988 m) is a sub-peak of the Pic du Jalouvre (2408 m), a popular summit for hikers. High-quality climbing of moderate difficulty, this southeast-facing area dries quickly, allowing early-season climbing.
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Pointe du Midi's multiple pillars form a superb and amazing cliff band 250 m high. Climbing of moderate difficulty.
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La Mamule tops out at 2404 m, and is the summit that separates the Grande Forclaz and Mont Charvet coombs.
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The North Arete is one of the most spectacular climbs of the Prealps. The Pointe Percée is the highest point of the Aravis Mountains. Literally meaning "pierced point," due to the small arch on the North Arete.
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One of the 4-star climbing areas of the Aravis Mountains. Located at 1800 meters altitude with an ideal southeast facing aspect.
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Boulders to climb in every direction. 117 known and rated boulder problems.