Mont Charvaz depuis Ontex

View of the village of Ontex from the start
View of the village of Ontex from the start
The last climb before Mont Charvaz
The last climb before Mont Charvaz
View to the north from Mont Charvaz
View to the north from Mont Charvaz
View south from Mont Charvaz
View south from Mont Charvaz
The old charcoal-making basins
The old charcoal-making basins

Route details

Explore this hiking route of 5.543mi starting from Ontex, Savoie. The hike is a loop and returns to the starting point. This hike is rated as difficult, plan for about 3h15m to complete it. The route has a positive elevation gain of 1752ft and a negative elevation loss of 1808ft.

Description of the route by the creator

The hike starts from the village of Ontex. Park near the church. The path does not follow a signposted itinerary, so follow the route of this hike. The most difficult part is the final climb to Mont Charvaz. The slope is steep and the path slippery. Once at the summit, there are two viewpoints on either side of the path. Go back down the other side, where the path is much easier than on the way up. The signs to return to Ontex are there.

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Route profile

1752ft
Elevation +
1808ft
Elevation -
2362ft
Min altitude
3802ft
Max altitude

How to get there

Route starting point: Chemin Des Barmes, 73310 Ontex

GPS coordinates of the starting point: 45.75412, 5.82145 / 45°45'14'' N, 5°49'17'' E