Panoramas of Mont Chéry - Summer hike - Les Gets
Mont Chéry is an emblematic summit in Les Gets, standing at 1825m. We offer several itineraries to suit your needs and desires.
3 options, 3 hikes to admire the most beautiful panoramic views from Les Gets of the surrounding mountains, including the Mont-Blanc and its eternal snow cap!
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Option 1: The Mont-Chéry discovery trail
- Difficulty : *
- Departure: Mont-Chéry cable car (pedestrian crossing or Multipass)
- Distance: Approximately 1.8km
- Duration: 20 minutes' ascent by ski lift / 40 minutes' descent on foot and 10 minutes' ascent by ski lift
- Altitude gain: 10m D+ / 300m D-
A lovely walk to discover incredible panoramic views from Mont-Chéry, its observation table at the summit and its 360° view over the Chablais mountains. Go up with the Mont-Chéry gondola lift, then the chairlift of La Pointe to the summit of Mont-Chéry and head right for the table at the top of the lift. To get back down, follow the discovery path to the right towards the Mont-Chéry lookout. You pass next to a building, the Grande Ourse, and continue to follow the signs to the Mont-Chéry cable car. Take this lift back down to the village. This hike will delight young and old alike, with its blueberry bushes and incredible views on Mont-Blanc and Dents du Midi. A short hike accessible to all.
Option 2: The Mont-Chéry ridges
- Difficulty: **
- Departure: Mont-Chéry cable car (pedestrian crossing or Multipass)
- Distance: Around 5.2km
- Duration: 20 mins ascent by cable car / 1h45 descent on foot and 10 mins by cable car
- Altitude gain: 80m D+ / 365m D-
The start of the hike is identical to option 1 up to the summit of Mont Chéry. Then go back to the Pointe chairlift and continue straight on the path in front of you, the lif on your left, following the signs for the Col de Lachat and Mont Caly along the Mont Chéry ridge path. Enjoy the sublime views of the Roc d'Enfer, Mont Blanc and the Aravis mountains. It's a beautiful walk, mostly downhill on a wide ridge, before reaching Mont Caly. You can even take a gourmet break at the Chevrelles restaurant. For the return journey, head back towards the Belevédère du Mont Chéry via the southern balconies to reach the Mont Chéry gondola and the village of Les Gets by ski lift. Lovely half-day hike, accessible to all, mostly in descent, preferable for children used to walk.
You can use the map below when you stop at the gondola of Mont Chéry.
Option 3: The Mont-Chéry ridges
- Difficulty : ***
- Departure point: Mont-Chéry cable car (pedestrian crossing or Multipass)
- Distance: Approximately 7.52 km
- Duration: 20 mins ascent by cable car / 2h30 descent on foot and 10 mins by cable car
- Altitude gain: 86m D+ / 730m D-
Option 3 is identical to option 2, but allows you to reach the village walking back without taking the Mont Chéry cable car. If you enjoy downhill hiking or training for it, this route is ideal and allows you to enjoy the mountain for longer. Follow option 2 and when you reach the Mont Chéry cable car, follow the tarmac road towards the village of Les Gets. After a long descent, you can follow the signposted path back to the centre. The descent takes you through undergrowth and clearings, always facing Mont Blanc. Finally, return to the village near the Mont Chéry cable car for a well-deserved snack or lunch break.
Tip: take care on the descent as you cross the mountain bike tracks.
