The hike takes 4 hours and 20 minutes without the break.
There are many possible variations to avoid returning along the same path along the bisse.
Bisse du Tsittoret
An accessible hike without any major difficulties, this is a beautiful hike starting from Aminona, with spectacular waterfalls and beautiful landscapes along the way. You can take a break along the way at the Colombire relay station (credit cards accepted) or at the Sex cave (no credit cards).
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 10.74 mi -
Average duration: 7h 05 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 2,457 ft -
Descent: - 2,451 ft -
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Highest point: 7,014 ft -
Lowest point: 5,394 ft
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Country:
Switzerland
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Area: Alps -
City:
Randogne -
Start/End: N 46.321265° / E 7.492993° -
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Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 5,482 ft - End of the road
- 1 : mi 0.35 - alt. 5,423 ft - Les Marolies
- 2 : mi 0.89 - alt. 5,525 ft - Courtavey
- 3 : mi 1.21 - alt. 5,561 ft - Crossroads
- 4 : mi 1.54 - alt. 5,784 ft - River
- 5 : mi 2.41 - alt. 6,083 ft - Fourche
- 6 : mi 2.94 - alt. 6,161 ft - Intersection
- 7 : mi 3.52 - alt. 6,243 ft - Cave du Sex
- 8 : mi 3.81 - alt. 6,263 ft - Fourche
- 9 : mi 4.46 - alt. 6,467 ft - Fork in the path
- 10 : mi 5.17 - alt. 6,978 ft - Junction
- 11 : mi 5.74 - alt. 6,801 ft - Plan Mountain
- 12 : mi 6.26 - alt. 6,421 ft - River
- 13 : mi 7 - alt. 6,473 ft - Cave de Merdechon
- S/E : mi 10.75 - alt. 5,482 ft
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Reviews and comments
4.8 / 5
Based on 2 reviews
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
5 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
4.5 / 5
mude
Overall rating : 4.5 / 5
Date of your route : Aug 15, 2026
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes
A lovely little walk (very popular with locals at the weekend)
The section leading out of the resort (1–3) isn’t particularly interesting. If I were to do it again, I’d park at point 5 and carry on past the waterfall (which is what I’d started to do before the rain set in)
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Tsittoret Bisse (Crans Montana)
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+2,241 ft
-2,241 ft
6h 05
Moderate
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For fans of bisses (Swiss irrigation channels). A very lovely hike covering part of the Tsittoret bisse. We avoided the first section of the bisse, which we’d been told was steep, by starting our walk from a place called l’Aminona. The walk is generally accessible as it follows the channels, though there are a few fairly steep flights of steps. A few beautiful waterfalls and magnificent views will make this walk truly special. A lovely mix of shaded and rocky areas will help you adapt to this walk whatever the weather. We made a detour towards the Petit Mont Bonvin and returned via the Tièche valley to complete a circular walk. (No. 101211191)
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5.06 mi
+3,071 ft
-3,081 ft
5h 00
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You’ll walk alongside what is probably the oldest bisse. Since 1947, as maintenance had become too dangerous, the water no longer flows through it; it has been diverted. The information boards along the path are well worth reading. The path can be quite impressive as you often follow a platform right in the middle of the cliff face, as shown in one of the photos. Of particular note is a Himalayan-style footbridge – wide but nonetheless impressive, 124 metres long – built in 2020. The route is very well secured. You can extend the walk to the Tseuzier dam and return by bus, or otherwise return via the same route.
Please note: given the terrain, the elevation gain shown is significantly overestimated. Expect around 150 metres.
Bisse du Ro and Tseuzier dam
10.26 mi
+4,908 ft
-4,908 ft
9h 00
Difficult
Departure from Icogne (Valais)
The climb up the Bisse du Ro to Lake Tseuzier is fairly easy
The return trip is more difficult, with a steep descent at the beginning and a steep climb at the end of the walk
In the middle there is a field with cows, so remember to close the gates behind you
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12.51 mi
+2,543 ft
-2,520 ft
8h 00
Difficult
Departure from Mollens (Valais)
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1.56 mi
+312 ft
-308 ft
1h 00
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+3,724 ft
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9.96 mi
+3,251 ft
-2,349 ft
7h 25
Difficult
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+531 ft
-3,189 ft
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