The day before – Welcome in Saint-Gervais
Meet at 6:30 pm at the Saint-Gervais guides’ office to meet your guide and go over the details of the climb.
Day 1 – Ascent of the Pointe Percée (2752 m)
Early morning departure from Saint-Gervais to reach the Col des Annes, above Le Grand-Bornand. Hike up to the Gramusset refuge (about 1h30), then continue to the base of the ridge (1 h). The ascent begins with roped progression along the ridge, alternating rock steps and easy climbing sections. A steeper chimney marks the crux before reaching the summit of the Pointe Percée, where you meet hikers coming up the normal route. Descent via the south side on the rocky terrain typical of the Aravis—perfect for refining your mountain footing—before returning to the refuge, then the Col des Annes.
Elevation gain: +1200 m | Total duration: 7 to 8 hours
The guide may modify the program depending on the weather conditions, mountain conditions, and the participants’ level.
The Pointe Percée, an iconic summit of the Aravis, overlooks Haute-Savoie and offers one of the finest limestone ridge climbs in the region. Cette ascension guidée mêle escalade facile, progression encordée et passages aériens sur un rocher d’une qualité exceptionnelle.
The Doigt ridge: from the Col des Annes, the approach leads to the Gramusset refuge before reaching the summit ridge. The ridge is climbed by alternating walking and short climbing steps, with a steeper chimney forming the crux. The summit offers a spectacular panorama of the Mont Blanc range, the Bauges, and Lake Geneva.
An ideal route for climbers with some mountain experience who want to progress on rocky terrain. The Pointe Percée ridge is an ascent of balance, commitment, and pure enjoyment on outstanding rock.
Group option: every Tuesday from 9 June to 22 September.
Private option: every day from early June to late September.
Subject to mountain conditions.
Directly on our website, by phone, or by email.
Maximum 2 people per guide. Group departures guaranteed from 2 people. You will be supervised by a mountain guide.
Good physical preparation is necessary for this ascent; it is intended for athletic participants with prior mountaineering and/or climbing experience.
We will be traveling on a high-mountain route, and you must be aware of the hazards associated with this activity (rockfall, occasionally difficult weather). We are available to answer any questions you may have.
Price for the group option:
€245 per person (departure guaranteed with 2 participants)
Private option prices:
1–2 people: €435
The price includes
The price does not include
Insurance is not included; you can purchase insurance online if needed.
Technical equipment
Technical equipment is available for rent from our partners:
For Saint Gervais : blanc-sport-saintgervais.com/ www.unlimited-saintgervais.com,
For les Contamines : www.intersport-lescontamines.com/
Clothing
Essential accessories
Feel free to contact us if you need advice on physical preparation, gear selection, or organizing your trip.
You will meet the guides the day before departure at the Saint-Gervais Guides Office (43 rue du Mont Blanc, 74170 Saint-Gervais), located inside the tourist office in the village center, at 6:30 p.m. If you cannot attend, please let us know — the briefing can be done by phone.
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