Le Génépi

#1158 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Le Génépi is a mountain of the Swiss Mont Blanc massif, located west of Champex in the canton of Valais. It is the culminating point of the group lying north of the Fenêtre d'Arpette. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 9462 ftProminence: 719 ftCoordinates: 46°1'29"N, 7°2'39"E

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Route RomaineValaisSwitzerland

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Le Génépi – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Trient Hut, Lac de Champex, Saleina Hut, Aiguille d'Argentière.

1.7 miS
Alpine hut, Hiking
Trient Hut
45 min walk • Nestled in the embrace of the Swiss Alps, the Trient Hut is a beacon for mountaineers and hikers traversing the snowy landscapes of Switzerland. This alpine hut, perched at an altitude of 3170 meters, offers a respite from the rugged terrains of the Mont Blanc massif.
3.5 miE
Scenic lake at the foot of mountains
Lac de Champex
89 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Swiss Alps, Lac de Champex is a serene mountain lake that embodies the tranquil beauty of Switzerland's natural landscapes. This idyllic spot, often referred to as "Little Canada" due to its resemblance to the North American wilderness, is a...
3.6 miS
Alpine hut, Hiking
Saleina Hut
91 min walk • Nestled in the tranquil embrace of the Swiss Alps, the Saleina Hut stands as a testament to the spirit of alpine adventure. This mountain refuge, perched at an elevation of 2,691 meters, serves as a haven for climbers and hikers traversing the rugged terrain of the...
4.6 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Aiguille d'Argentière
119 min walk • The Aiguille d'Argentière is a mountain in the Mont Blanc massif on the border between France and Switzerland. The first ascent of the mountain was by a British party comprising Edward Whymper and A. Reilly with guides Michel Croz, M. Payot, H. Charlet on 15 July 1864.
1.6 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pointe d'Orny
40 min walk • The Pointe d'Orny is a mountain of the Mont Blanc massif, located west of Orsières in the canton of Valais. It lies north-east of the Plateau du Trient. Below the summit lies the Cabane du Trient, a mountain hut operated by the Swiss Alpine Club.
3.8 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Le Catogne
97 min walk • Le Catogne is a mountain on the extreme north-eastern edge of the Mont Blanc massif, overlooking Champex in the Swiss canton of Valais. Some sources consider this summit as being within the Pennine Alps.
2.9 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Aiguilles Dorées
75 min walk • The Aiguilles Dorées are a multi-summited mountain of the Mont Blanc massif, overlooking the Plateau du Trient in the canton of Valais. They lie east of the Petite Fourche, on the range between the glaciers of Trient and Saleina.
4 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mont de l'Arpille
103 min walk • Mont de l'Arpille is a mountain of the Alps, located south-west of Martigny in the Swiss canton of Valais. It is located north of the Col de la Forclaz and geographically part of the Mont Blanc massif.
0.7 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pointe des Ecandies
19 min walk • The Pointe des Ecandies is a mountain of the Mont Blanc Massif, located between Trient and Champex in the canton of Valais. It is located north of the Pointe d'Orny and east of the Trient Glacier.
3.5 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Grande Fourche
90 min walk • The Grande Fourche is a mountain in the Mont Blanc Massif, located on the Swiss-French border. It lies between the Glacier de Saleina and the Glacier du Tour.
1.4 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pointe Ronde
36 min walk • The Pointe Ronde is a mountain of the Mont Blanc massif, overlooking Trient in the canton of Valais. It lies near the northern end of the Arête de la Lys, the ridge descending in a north-westerly direction from the Génépi towards the Col de la Forclaz.