Mémises ridge circuit

Hiking
Easy
1h15min
3.3km
Loop
+130m
-130m
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Description

Unique panorama on the shores of Lake Geneva, Switzerland, the Jura and the Chablais valleys.
Site listed in the Michelin Guide which describes this place as "the most beautiful observatory on Lake Geneva".

This itinerary will first take you to the Mémises alpine chalets in the Thollon-les-Mémises ski area. This pretty loop will take you through some superb scenery on the Pic de Borée.

You will then reach the Pic des Mémises by a round trip, where you will have a view overlooking Lake Geneva from one end to the other.

Difficult sections

Be careful on the crest and at the pic des Mémises, especially with children. It is strongly advised to stay on the path as the cliffs are steep.

Marking

Departmental markings called P.D.I.P.R. on ​​beige metal panel and green writing.

Map references

TOP 25 N°3528 ET Morzine Massif du Chablais Les Portes du Soleil

Amenities

Guided steps

0/ Top of the Thollon-les-Mémises cable car.
1/ At the exit of the cable car, take the path on the left (which climbs slightly).
2/ Continue to the bottom of the La Frasse chairlift to make a loop and return to the gondola.
3/ At the cable car, take the path to the Pic des Mémises.
4/ The return is by the same route.
Variant: at the peak of the Mémises, you can go down the Col de Pertuis then return to the gondola by another way. Do not follow the direction "L'échelle". This allow you to make a loop.

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Sustainable Tourism

To respect farming practices, natural areas and wildlife, please keep your dogs on a lead and pick up after them. Keep and sort your rubbish, stay on the paths and close the fences.

Address
Gare supérieure de la télécabine, Station, 74500, Thollon-les-Mémises
Opening
From 01/05 to 30/09 daily. Accessible depending on favourable weather conditions. Ask at the tourist office for information on access conditions and the opening days of the cable car.

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Address
Gare supérieure de la télécabine, Station, 74500, Thollon-les-Mémises
Opening
From 01/05 to 30/09 daily. Accessible depending on favourable weather conditions. Ask at the tourist office for information on access conditions and the opening days of the cable car.