Dent de Morcle
From Jorasse, follow the trail leading to the Petit Pré alpine pasture (1,998 m). The path rises pleasantly until it reaches the Grand Pré d'Euloi. You'll cross pastures and scree slopes along the way to Fenestral. Upon reaching the pass, your gaze will dive southwest toward the impressive Mont Blanc massif.
The route then takes on a more alpine character: from white-red-white markings, it transitions to white-blue-white, guiding you up the ridge toward the plateau of Grand-Cor. The trail winds its way among rocks and scree. Markings are closer together, and the slope becomes steeper. You will need to use your hands to climb two rocky bars between Grand-Cor and Dent de Morcles. After a few mineral slabs, the summit is yours.
A breathtaking 360° panorama rewards the hikers. The majestic Muverans massif stands proudly before you. Below, at 2,700 meters, the Martinets Glacier clings to the cliffs, surviving thanks to its north-facing position. To the west, Lake Geneva stretches out like an inland sea, displaying its blue-green expanse.
For the return, follow the same path. Plan for about 6 and a half hours for the round trip.
Access to the Tour via the Jorasse chairlift.
Car park at the start of the chairlift.
Catering: Jorasse mountain restaurant.
Features
Length
14.50 km
Difficulty
Medium / T2 until Fenestral
Difficult / T4 from Fenestral
Duration
4h (one way)
2h (return)
Height difference
+1220 m / -1220 m
Minimum altitude
1947 m
Maximum altitude
2961 m
Starting point
Jorasse arrival of the chairlift
Point of arrival
Jorasse arrival of the chairlift
Period
July to October depending on snow conditions
Did you know ?
There are two Dents de Morcles: the petite (2,936m) and the grande (2,969m). It is the large tooth that offers the ascent.
Unlike most glaciers, which accumulate their ice upstream and then flow downstream, the Martinets glacier follows its own path. It stores its ice on the shady side and zigzags away from the rock faces.
The village of "Morcles", nestling at the foot of the Dents that gave it its name, is one of the oldest in the Vaud Alps. It dates back as far as 1,043 BC.
