Pointe à l’Aiguille – Rocher de Naye

There are many ways to hike the super popular Rocher de Naye but this one is the most rewarding one, has the best views and avoids all the usual crowds entirely.

We start the hike in Roche (380m) and take a steep hiking path through the forest to Malatraix (1767m) from where the trail follows the ridge of the mountain to Pointe à l’Aiguille (1932m) with one of the best views over Lake Geneva. Now we have to descend (those 2200m have to come from somewhere!) to Col de Chaude and ascend the last 400m to the summit of Rocher de Naye. As we have exercised enough, we will take the train down to Montreux and back to Geneva.

⚠️ This is a very long hike with 2200m of vertical elevation gain. We will go at a steady (but not running) pace. We will have short breaks but not a traditional long lunch break. You have to be in very good physical fitness and be able to walk for 7-8 hours.

Equipment

• Light hiking equipment (trail shoes with good grip are absolutely fine as well)
• Plenty of water (there are no water sources on the way)
• Snacks for eating while on the go
• Buy your one-way train ticket in advance

Costs

• Train tickets: ~53 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 Friday, 20 Jun 2025 with the following information:
  • Full name
  • Mobile phone number
  • Are you a ski club member of the current 2025/26 season (as of June 1st)?
  • If I don’t know you personally, what similar hikes have you done before?

Transport

• IR 95 07:23 Genève – 8:48 Roche (via Montreux)
• We meet directly on the platform towards the end of the train
• Return from Rocher de Naye via train at 17:27 or 18:27 (last train!)