Arolla - La Sage

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This ninth stage is more relaxing than the previous ones. Many hikers skip this section by taking a bus transfer from Arolla to La Sage or Villa. Although short and easy, this stage really has its place in the route. The trail passes by Lac Bleu and crosses the beautiful hamlet of La Gouille, typical of the Val d'Hérens, then the villages of Les Haudères and La Sage. From La Gouille to Les Haudères, the trail follows the "La Borgne d'Arolla" torrent. In the centre of Les Haudères, a sign indicates the path that climbs up to the village of La Sage.

This walk is part of a multi-day hike: Chamonix - Zermatt

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 10.87 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 30 
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    Difficulty: Moderate
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    Back to start: No
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    Ascent: + 501 m
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    Descent: - 842 m
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    Highest point: 2,132 m
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    Lowest point: 1,444 m
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Arolla
Les Haudères
Les Haudères
Les Haudères

Description of the walk

The starting point for this stage is at the Hôtel des Glaciers in Arolla.

Signposting: Alpenpässe Weg green stickers No. 6 - Tour du Cervin (white-red-white markings)

(S) From the Hôtel des Glaciers, join the start of trail No. 6.

(1) Turn right. Start with a short climb through the forest, then continue at a leisurely pace to Lac Bleu.

Markings: Tour du Cervin - Chamonix Zermatt (white-red-white markings)

(2) Leave trail No. 6 and take the path on the right that descends towards the Route des Haudères. You will arrive at the hamlet of La Gouille.

(3) Follow the Route des Haudères for about 250 metres heading north. Look out for the start of a path on the right.

(4) Follow the Tour du Cervin path to the entrance to the village of Les Haudères. Continue to the Place de la Poste.

(5) As indicated by a yellow hiking sign, turn right and walk past the Hôtel des Haudères. Cross the village following the hiking signs and leave the village via the Chemin des Foches. Join the Route des Rocs.

(6) Turn left and take the Route du Plan Boë. You will soon reach the hamlet of La Sage, passing in front of the Hôtel de la Sage. Return to the Route des Rocs to find the Lodge l'Ecureuil, your accommodation for the night (E).

Waypoints

  1. S : km 0 - alt. 2,006 m - Hôtel des Glaciers in Arolla
  2. 1 : km 0.02 - alt. 2,008 m - On the left - Path marked with green sticker No. 6
  3. 2 : km 3.34 - alt. 2,098 m - On the right - Lac Bleu
  4. 3 : km 4.48 - alt. 1,837 m - La Gouille
  5. 4 : km 4.72 - alt. 1,840 m - Path on the right
  6. 5 : km 8.52 - alt. 1,450 m - Towards Villa and La Sage
  7. 6 : km 10.14 - alt. 1,620 m - Turn left towards La Sage
  8. E : km 10.87 - alt. 1,665 m - Lodge l'Ecureuil - La Sage

Notes

Worth a visit

  • Arolla
  • Lac Bleu
  • La Gouille
  • Les Haudères
  • La Sage
  • The White Tooth of Hérens

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