Rocher de Tormery

Rocher de Tormery reaches 1135 meters in elevation within the French Prealps, marking the southern end of the Bauges massif between Combe de Savoie and Grésivaudan.

In 1913, a major controlled explosion using 500 dynamite sticks removed 8000 cubic meters of unstable rock to protect the village of Chignin from potential collapse.

The cliff face, when viewed from the southeast, resembles the profile of a Tarentaise woman wearing traditional headwear, earning the nickname La Savoyarde.

The main trail presents a 380-meter elevation gain over a three-and-a-half-hour hike, with sections equipped with ladders and safety cables for secure passage.

The Chignin-Bergeron vineyards grow at the base of Rocher de Tormery's cliffs, creating a distinct landscape where viticulture meets vertical rock walls.

GPS coordinates: 45.51690,6.03146

Latest update: March 18, 2025 18:23