Climbing Site - Le Petit and Le Grand Bargy

  • Sport
  • Rock climbing site
  • Climbing site
Elevation : 1600m
74130 Mont-Saxonnex

Description

With its tall cliffs and adventure climbing, this spot is perfect for summer, offering a respite from the intense heat. The setting is very pleasant and peaceful. However, since the routes are getting a bit old, the site is best suited for experienced climbers.
Cliff: Large cliff Starting elevation: 1,600 m Rock type: Limestone Exposure: North to Northwest Season: June through September Children: Very dangerous Grand Bargy Number of routes: 3 Route lengths: 190 to 350 m Difficulty / grade: 6a, 6c, and 7c Approach time: 45 min Petit Bargy Number of routes: 8 Route lengths: 120 to 450 m Difficulty/grade: 6a to 7b Approach time: 1 hr 10 min Climbing guidebooks are available for purchase at the Cluses Arve & Montagnes Tourist Office.

Rates

Free access.
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Openings

Subject to favorable weather

Location

Climbing Site - Le Petit and Le Grand Bargy
Elevation : 1600m
74130 Mont-Saxonnex

Plan interactif : 1 lieux répertoriés.

  • Lieu sans nom

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French

Access

Access
  • Park at the Morsulaz chairlift, at the top of Mont-Saxonnex. Follow the trail toward Lake Bénit (the trailhead is about 100 m to the right of the chairlift). Shortly after a left turn on the trail, leave the trail to the right and walk along the edge of the forest.
Updated on 25 November 2025 at 14:01
by Cluses Arve & montagnes Tourisme
(Offer identifier : 6458015)
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