Mont Lachat

Mont Lachat rises to an elevation of 2115 meters and features accessible slopes from the Bellevue tram station in the municipality of Saint-Gervais-les-Bains.

Engineers constructed a wind tunnel at Mont Lachat pass in 1937 to conduct tests on aircraft engines under extreme mountain conditions.

The mountain paths reveal traditional dry-stone construction techniques used in local mountain shelters and walls throughout the Alpine region.

The hiking trail extends 3.9 kilometers from Bellevue, requiring approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes to complete, with sections presenting significant elevation changes.

The site rehabilitation project restored 5000 square meters of natural habitat, establishing a protected area for local Alpine wildlife species.

Location: Saint-Gervais-les-Bains

Elevation above the sea: 2,115 m

GPS coordinates: 45.87090,6.79357

Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:44