Tour de Famelon & Mayen
Sunday 23 Jun 2024 difficult 1200m 1200m 15 km 7h Map
A challenging hike to the top of one of the two iconic twin peaks seen from afar with spectacular views over lake Geneva, the Dent due Midi and the Mont Blanc massif.
We start the hike in Leysin (1260m) and hike up to the Tour de Famelon (2143m). We then descend the western side and cross a large field of Lapiaz to reach the base of our next summit. We climb up a small chimney (with the use of cables) and reach the summit of the Tour de Mayen (2327m) with its fantastic views. We then hike back down to Leysin.
This is a difficult hike with some exposed parts. A sure foot and good physical fitness is needed. This hike will only be done in dry conditions (an alternative will be proposed otherwise).
Equipment
- Usual hiking equipment and picnic
- Buy your one-way train ticket in advance
Costs
- Train tickets: ~2x24 CHF with demi-tarif
- Ski Club tax: 5 CHF (15 CHF non-members)
Signup
- Hike leader: Frank Winklmeier (scig@winklmeier.name), Assistant: Maica Trabanco
- Sign-up via email by Thursday, 20 Jun 2024 with the following information:
- Full name
- Mobile phone number
- Are you a ski club member of the current 2024/25 season? (renew your membership as of June 1st)
- If I don’t know you personally, what similar hikes have you done before?
Transport
- IR 90 08:29 Genève – 10:23 Leysin-Feydey (via Aigle) [sbb.ch]
- We meet directly on the platform towards the end of the train
Disclaimer
By registering, you agree that you are fit for this level of hike and/or that you have previously participated in a similar hike with SCIG. By registering, you confirm that you carry insurance against accidents and mountain rescue, including helicopter rescue operations (e.g. REGA). Check with your employer to see if you are properly insured. The hike leader and SCIG disclaim any and all liability for accidents related to this hike. The hike leader is not a professional guide.