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About this place
Tour Sallière is a summit of roughly 3,220 m in the Chablais Alps, rising above Evionnaz in the Swiss canton of Valais. It looms over Lake Salanfe and ranks second only to the Haute Cime among the peaks of the Swiss Faucigny.
What will you see on Tour Sallière?
The Salanfe side drops away in the Grand Revers, a wall about 1,300 m high. North of the main summit sits the snow-capped Dôme at 3,138 m. An ice-covered western ridge runs toward Mont Ruan and the French border, and the summit gives a wide panorama over the Swiss and Savoy Alps.
How do you reach the summit?
This is an alpine outing, not a hike. There are three classic approaches:
- from Champéry via the Susanfe hut, the start of the normal route,
- from Salvan via the Auberge de Salanfe, at about 1,950 m and around an hour's walk from the Van d'en Haut car park,
- from Finhaut via the Emosson dam, for the south face.
The normal route from Susanfe is graded PD (moderately difficult) and is usually quiet, so you are likely to have the mountain to yourself. The south face from Emosson is also PD; it finishes on a short ridge with two fixed ropes, and the small glaciers there are considered harmless. The northwest ridge is PD+, the northwest face PD and the Emaney ridge D.
Can you ski Tour Sallière?
Yes. The summit is climbed on ski tours, and the Susanfe and Salanfe area is a known ski-touring zone. In winter and spring you need to assess avalanche risk and carry glacier-travel gear.
Where do you stay and what do you bring?
Base yourself at the Auberge de Salanfe or the Susanfe hut. Bring crampons, an ice axe, rope and harness, and either glacier experience or a mountain guide.
FAQ
How high is Tour Sallière?
Sources give about 3,219 to 3,220 m above sea level.
Do I need a guide?
The normal route is moderate but crosses high-alpine terrain. Without glacier experience, hire a guide.
Which hut is best for the start?
Most climbers use the Susanfe hut on the Champéry side. The Auberge de Salanfe beside the lake is the alternative.
Can I climb it in winter?
Yes, on skis, provided snow conditions are carefully assessed.
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