This hiking trail covers 5.91mi starting from La Roche-sur-Foron, Haute-Savoie. The hike is a loop trail and returns to the trailhead. This hike is rated as hard, plan for about 3h31m to complete it. The route has an elevation gain of 3235ft and an elevation loss of 3156ft.
Description of the route by the creator
Park at the large parking lot Le Chesnet in the village of Orange. The path starts directly from the parking. First follow the signs to Chalet de Balme. Once you arrive at the Chalet, take the path to the right at the bottom of the cliff towards the Roche Parnal. At the end of the path, there is a more delicate passage. You have to use your hands to hold on along the small cliff for a few meters. Once at the top of the path, turn left to go directly to the top of the Roche Parnal. Take the path that goes down opposite the Roche Parnal to reach the Col du Freu. Then follow the signs to the Col de Cou. You can then go straight to the top of the Pointe de Sur Cou. Go down by the path on the left which goes back directly to the parking, while following the signs.
