Ayer walks
Tour du Cervin day 9: Villa Evolène (then Arolla)
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26.12 km 
+2,156 m 
-1,798 m 
13h35
Very difficult 
Starting point in Ayer - Valais A long stage through two passes however, shortened by the cable car link in Zinal and the coach transfer between Villa Evolène and Arolla.
Warning: Taking into account the cable car transport, the positive altitude isn't 2156 m as indicated but only 1380 m.
Tour du Cervin day 8: Gruben - Saint Luc (then Zinal)
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20.57 km
+989 m
-1,138 m
8h40
Difficult
Starting point in Oberems - Valais The next stage to this mountain hike with a stop at Saint-Luc then a transfer by postbus to Zinal.
Valais day 6: Gruben - Grachen
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17.00 km
+1,711 m
-1,872 m
9h45
Difficult
Starting point in Oberems - Valais Today's stage is divided into three: from Gruben to Jungu by foot, Jungu to Saint-Niklaus by cable car and Saint-Niklaus to Grachen by coach.
Valais Day 4: Refuge de la Sage - Cabane Bella Tola (La Sage Lodge - Bella Tola Hut)
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22.61 km
+1,453 m
-764 m
10h35
Difficult
Starting point in Evolène - Valais A long climb to Torrent Pass before reaching Moiry Lake, then Saint-Luc by bus, Tignousa by cable car and finally Bella Tola by foot.
Think about correcting the distance indicated by points (5) et (6) : you need to deduct 10 km.
15.10 km
+856 m
-1,997 m
6h45
Difficult
Starting point in Randa - Valais A new balcony stage at the foot of high summits separating the Zermatt and Saas Fee valleys.
Valais Day 5: Bella Tola hut - Gruben
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10.29 km
+508 m
-1,021 m
4h25
Moderate
Starting point in Saint Luc - Valais First phase in the Saint-Luc skiing area before heading along the Tour de Cervin trail and completing the stage at Gruben.
Tour du Cervin Day 7 : Saint Nicklaus - Gruben
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15.64 km
+1,860 m
-1,156 m
9h45
Very difficult
Starting point in St. Niklaus - Valais Beautiful mountain stage going through a pass by the name of Augstbordpass.
Tour du Cervin Jay 5: Zermatt - Europahutte
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16.78 km
+1,491 m
-822 m
9h05
Moderate
Starting point in Zermatt - Valais An easy climb reaching part of Zermatt ski slopes, extending to an uphill-downhill balcony trail leading to the famous Europahutte (Hut).
Watch out: The Himalayan footbridge just before Europahutte is currently out of service. You'll need to head down to Randa valley along the second blue marked trail on the map before heading back up to the hut (allow for 2 extra hours).
Valais Day 7: Grachen - Saas-Fee
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18.33 km
+1,568 m
-1,374 m
9h45
Difficult
Starting point in Grächen - Valais So here's the last stage of this itinarary and what a stage! A delightful climb reaching Hannigalp to find the well-known balcony trail overlooking the valley leading to Saas Fee.
16.78 km
+1,206 m
-1,167 m
8h15
Very difficult
Starting point in Evolène - Valais A high mountain stage which requires hiking boots with crampons to cross the Arolla glacier. You should get an early start for this long stage of the hike.
Tour du Cervin Day 4: Cabane Gandeg - Zermatt
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15.56 km
+214 m
-1,630 m
5h05
Moderate
Starting point in Zermatt - Valais A Tour du Cervin alternative today, visiting the north side of the colossal peak before reaching Zermatt.
Valais Day 3: Cabane de Prafleuri - Gîte de La Sage (Prafleuri Hut - La Sage Lodge)
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19.76 km
+1,315 m
-2,289 m
9h25
Very difficult
Starting point in Hérémence - Valais An unusual stage today: it starts with a downhill hike before a long climb uphill, a second descent and a ski lift ride followed by a walk over flatland and a bus ride to the lodge.
5.81 km
+1,100 m
-221 m
4h50
Very difficult
Starting point in Bionaz - Province de Aosta Stage starting in pasture which quickly heads into the high mountains passing through the Valcornera pass.
19.33 km
+1,570 m
-1,422 m
10h00
Difficult
Starting point in Valtournenche - Province de Aosta Discover the giant that resides here, the splendid Matterhorn itself, before getting a closer look in the evening at the Gandeg cabin.
The Matterhorn Tour Day 1: The Léchère - Prarayer Refuge
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4.46 km
+184 m
-134 m
1h50
Easy
Starting point in Bionaz - Province de Aosta Warm-up walk to reach the Prarayer refuge along the right bank of the lake.
The Matterhorn Tour
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156.13 km
+11,626 m
-11,485 m
10 days
Difficult
Starting point in Bionaz - Province de Aosta Undertaken over 10 days, this circuit around the Matterhorn is outstanding. Each day it takes you over the 4000 m peaks of this alpine range. As it is located in 2 countries, Italy and Switzerland, it also brings you into contact with three European languages: Italian, German and also French in Valais in Switzerland.
Valais Day 2: Cabane de Louvie - Cabane de Prafleuri (Louvie Hut - Prafleuri Hut)
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10.16 km
+1,002 m
-582 m
5h45
Very difficult
Starting point in Bagnes - Valais Second stage of this hike crossing two passes, Louvie Pass and Prafleuri Pass, both snow-covered.
Valais Day 1: Fionay - Cabane de Louvie (Louvie Hut)
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3.24 km
+798 m
-62 m
3h10
Moderate
Starting point in Bagnes - Valais First stage of this trek linking Fionay village to Saas Fee. A pleasant stage reaching Louvie Hut (la Cabane de Louvie) built on the edge of Louvie Lake.
Trek from Fionay to Saas-Fee
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101.39 km
+8,355 m
-7,964 m
7 days
Very difficult
Starting point in Bagnes - Valais In the Swiss valley, this particularly pleasant hike allows you to explore the many 4000 m peaks that surround the route.
N.B. this route is outlined on Openmap which doesn't have the details of our fine IGN maps. Before being able to get your hands on a Swiss map, which are more precise, the route and GPS layouts will be handy for this pleasant trek.
Riederhorn circular walk
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12.73 km
+862 m
-854 m
6h05
Moderate
Starting point in Bitsch - Valais A circular walk from a small parking area on the road named Fure (Marked Fure on Swiss map 3324T) which is above Ried-Morel. It takes a higher path above the Massaweg towards Stausee Gibidum, climbs to the Villa Cassel and then the top of the Riederhorn. The descent is through the forest. A pleasant and interesting excursion.
