Bovonne Circular

The aim of this hike is to be able to walk without the risk of falling on steep, slippery slopes after heavy rain. Once you have completed the initial climb, it is all downhill. The starting point can be reached on foot from La Barboleuse or, more conveniently, by bus from Villars sur Ollon or La Barboleuse. The bus stop is called Les Fracherets. You can even go to the bus terminus, which saves you a few dozen metres of elevation gain.

The path winds through mountain pastures at the foot of the Diablerets on the border between the cantons of Vaud and Valais, circling the Grand Muveran (3,051 m) and crossing the pass linking it to the Petit Muveran (2,811 m). The panoramic views it offers of the great Alpine peaks (Grand Combin, Dents du Midi, Mont Blanc, etc.) are magnificent.

The hike described below covers the first of two days of the Tour des Muverans. It connects the resort of Ovronnaz (chairlift car park) with the Lac de Derborence mountain hut, crossing the Col de la Forcle (2,543 m), the highest point of the route.

The Famelon Tower is the little sister of the more majestic towers of Aï and Mayen. Although about 200 m lower than its neighbours, it is nonetheless a beautiful, wilder summit, offering a lovely 360° panorama of the Vaud Pre-Alps, the Diablerets massif, the Dents du Midi and the Mont Blanc massif. Much of the route follows paths and small alpine roads, but the upper section of the route takes you along steep paths that should not be underestimated.

From the start, there is a 27% slope, then 40% under the cliff, with a few passages requiring cables. A large part of the 6.9 km route is blue and white. A physically demanding hike, but what a reward at the summit! In good weather, the Peak to Peak is a bonus.

A loop with a mountain atmosphere facing the imposing Diablerets massif, with a return trip to the Col de Seron. In the second part, you will have a view of the Oberland peaks in the distance. Not to mention the small Lac Rétaud in its setting, to be admired at the end of the day.

This first stage will take you from Leysin, at the foot of the famous Aï, Mayen and Famelon towers, to the Col des Mosses. From the Col de la Pierre du Moëllé, you can enjoy a view of Lake Hongrin. Along the route, there are numerous panoramic viewpoints over the Diablerets Massif, the Chablais, the Dents du Midi and the Mont Blanc Massif.

A beautiful hike in the Vaud Alps. The scenery along this route is very varied. You’ll discover the Tours d’Aï, Mayen and Famelon. From the Col de la Pierre du Moëllé, you’ll enjoy a view of Lake Hongrin.Along the route, there are numerous vantage points offering views of the Diablerets Massif, the Chablais, the Dents du Midi and the Mont Blanc Massif.