Auberge de Salanfe - Mex

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During this stage of the Tour des Dents du Midi, at the Col du Jorat you will enjoy a panoramic view to the south of the peaks on the border with Italy. You will probably recognise the Matterhorn. You will also have a bird's eye view of the Lac de Salanfe, with the Dôme de la Sallière in the background. To the north, the Rhône valley awaits you. In the small village of Mex, nestled on a plateau, several viewpoints offer views of the villages in the valley, all the way to Lake Geneva.

This walk is part of a multi-day hike: Tour of the Dents du Midi and Petits Perrons

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 5.95 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: No
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    Ascent: + 1,952 ft
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    Descent: - 4,180 ft
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    Highest point: 7,254 ft
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    Lowest point: 3,645 ft
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Description of the walk

For signposting, see the practical information.
TDM signposting: Tour des Dents du Midi

(S) From the Auberge de Salanfe, head towards the lake and follow the path northwards. To do this, follow the signposts for: Col de Susanfe, Col du Jorat, Tour des Dents du Midi.

(1) At the northern end of the lake, at the signpost, turn right onto the path towards the Col du Jorat.

(2) At the junction of the paths, turn right and begin the easy ascent to the pass. Enjoy the panoramic views: to the south-west over Lake Salanfe and to the north-east over the Rhône Valley. Reach the Col du Jorat.

(3) Begin the descent and go round a rocky outcrop on the left.

(4) At the junction (altitude approx. 2,040 m), turn left and descend via a series of hairpin bends to reach the area near the Jorat d’en Haut chalets.

(5) Leave the chalets on your right and continue down.

(6) At the next junction, turn left (ignore the path on the right) and stay on the TDM. Continue descending, now through woodland, taking several bends, until you reach another junction.

(7) Leave the track on your right; do not leave the TDM as you turn left. Cross the Saint Barthélémy stream, and follow an almost flat path to approach the village of Mex. Look carefully to your right for the start of a path, marked by a small sign for the Chemin des Moulas.

(8) Leave the road and take the path which climbs gently and leads to the centre of the village. Walk past the church, then the Place des Fontaines, and easily reach the Auberge de l’Armailli (E)

Waypoints

  1. S : mi 0 - alt. 5,928 ft - Auberge de Salanfe
  2. 1 : mi 0.14 - alt. 6,063 ft - Col du Jorat junction - Lac de Salanfe
  3. 2 : mi 0.33 - alt. 6,329 ft - Trail junction
  4. 3 : mi 1.34 - alt. 7,251 ft - Col du Jorat
  5. 4 : mi 1.73 - alt. 6,759 ft - Junction at the foot of a rocky outcrop
  6. 5 : mi 2.47 - alt. 5,712 ft - Junction below Jorat d’en Haut
  7. 6 : mi 2.69 - alt. 5,436 ft - Junction with trail
  8. 7 : mi 4.3 - alt. 3,888 ft - Junction with track
  9. 8 : mi 5.68 - alt. 3,658 ft - Chemin des Moulas, signposted MEX
  10. E : mi 5.95 - alt. 3,717 ft - Mex

Notes

The route for this stage follows the Tour des Dents du Midi (TDM) trail. On maps, particularly OpenStreetMap, it is labelled ‘Tour des Dents du Midi’. At every major junction, you will find signposts with a green-background icon indicating this route.
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? Mountain kit, including good walking boots.
? No water available along the entire route.
? Stopover lodge: Auberge de l’Armailli

Worth a visit

- Lac de Salanfe.
- Col du Jorat
- Dent du Salantin.
- Les Dents du Midi

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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 11, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

We've done it the other way round, but taking into account the description. OK.

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