Auberge de Bonavau - Auberge de Salanfe

(S) From the Auberge de Bonavau, take the relatively easy path towards Pas d'Encel and Cabane de Susanfe. Pass above a chalet and you will come to a crossroads with a large rock and a sign.

(1) Continue right on the path and, after a steady climb and a few tricky sections, you will reach
pas d'Encel.

(2) Pass under the small dam via the footbridge and, after a long climb, you will reach the Cabane de Susanfe.

(3) Continue along the path and, after a long climb, arrive at the Col de Susanfe.

(4) Turn left and begin a sustained climb in a rocky environment to reach the Col des Paresseux on the ridge. Enjoy the superb view here.

(5) Continue along the well-marked path through scree with rocky passages and reach the highest point of the Dents du Midi. Here, too, enjoy the sublime view of Lake Geneva and Lake Salanfe below.

(6) Retrace your steps to return to the Col de Susanfe crossroads.

(4) Turn left and continue downhill on a well-marked path. Cross a tricky section before reaching a plateau. Then follow a stream to reach Lac de Susanfe.

(7) Follow the track on the left and continue along the road until you reach the start of a path leading to the Refuge des Dents du Midi, where you will see a sign.
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(8) Ignore this path on the left and continue along the lake to reach the Auberge de Salanfe, clearly visible above the dam, which is today's stop (E).

(3) Susanfe refuge hut.
(E) Hostel details:
Fabienne and Nicolas Marclay
Telephone: +41 27 761 14 38
Email: auberge@salanfe.ch
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