Rocher du Midi

Rocher du Midi is a 0.7-mile point-to-point route in Vaud, Switzerland, inside Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut. It runs between about 5,330 ft and 6,810 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,740 ft of climbing one way. It is alpine hiking on rough, exposed ground where you may need your hands for balance; it is for experienced hikers. Most of the way is dirt. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Château-d'Oex, about 1.9 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Coumatta, Sex Mossard and Le Sex Rouge 1484m. Cascade du Ramaclé is within about 3 miles. For camping, Le Berceau and Le Cuizon are within about 6 miles. There are 3 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.