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Le Mont Joly depuis Saint Nicolas de Véroce

Description

After a departure on a pleasant path, the slope straightens out.

Through the Cross of Christ, you first reach the meadow of marmots and then the Epaule du Joly.

Then, last climb, in two parts to catch his breath, before the summit and its exceptional panorama.

Technical Information

Walking
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
6h
Dist.
5.5 km
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Altimetric profile

Starting point

Plateau de la Croix Saint-Nicolas-de-Véroce , 74170   Saint-Gervais-les-Bains
Lat : 45.853524Lng : 6.714181

Points of interest

Date and time

  • From 16/05/2026 to 16/10/2026
  • From 16/05/2027 to 16/10/2027

Additional information

Environments

Mountain view
Mountain location

Updated by

Office de Tourisme de Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc - 21/04/2026
www.saintgervais.com
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Open period

From 16/05 to 16/10 daily.

Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.

Contact

Phone : 04 50 47 76 08

Email : tourisme@saintgervais.com

Type of land

Grit
Ground

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

1/ From the Plateau de la Croix, take the wide road that continues along the paved road.
2/ When you arrive at the Déchapieu, continue straight uphill, then at the place called Chattrix, take the path starting on the right between two farms. Then follow the road of Hermance to the Cross of Christ.
3/ At the arrival station of the Chairlift of the Cross of Christ, take the path rising to the right on the Route des Crêtes. Continue straight ahead until you reach the finish of the Chairlift of the Epaule du Joly. The path to take part straight on the ridge, follow it until the summit of Mont Joly.
4/ From the top of Mont Joly, the way back to your starting point is on the same route as on the way out.

Animals

Yes

Data author

43 RUE DU MONT-BLANC 74170 SAINT-GERVAIS MONT-BLANC France

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Caution!
We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾