Pic des Mémises from Thollon
The climb to the most famous viewpoint over Lake Geneva, via the Col de Pertuis and the ridge.
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- —
- Stated time
- 4 h 30 min
- Difficulty
- Difficult, no technical sections
- Route
- Out and back, or one way
Figures from the source: Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc Tourisme, Pic des Mémises walk from Thollon. Times are walking times without breaks; they vary with fitness, terrain and season.
The route
From the village of Thollon (950 m), the path climbs to the Col de Pertuis, then follows the ridge to the Pic des Mémises, at around 1,674 m. From the top, Lake Geneva stretches across its full width, from Lausanne to the French shore.
The route is strenuous but has no exposed or technical sections. Dogs must be kept on a lead.
What you see on the way
- One of the finest views over Lake Geneva
- The Col de Pertuis
- The Mémises ridge
Starting point
Thollon-les-Mémises, in front of the church
- Trailhead
- Trailhead
Thollon-les-Mémises, in front of the church
Start of “Pic des Mémises from Thollon”.
Good to know
- In winter, access depends on the snow: check with the tourist office.
Before you set off
Check the weather and the lake webcams, and the state of the trail with the official source: a route can be closed (works, rockfall, snow) without this page knowing.