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Vogealle Refuge - Bonavau Inn
Walker 
12.04 km
+1,040 m
-1,393 m
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval (Haute-Savoie)
Straddling the French-Swiss border, between Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval and Champéry, this marked trail takes you between alpine pastures and high mountains. The Dents Blanche pass is remarkable for its geology, with its tightly folded limestone layers. A steep descent down a rocky chimney (with cables) takes you to the Col de Bostan, on the French-Swiss border. The Pas de la Bide, a tricky passage with its famous letterbox, leads to the Brame mountain pastures and the Auberge de Bonavau.
Tour of the Dents Blanches massif, Ruan, Tenneverge
Walker 
121.74 km
+10,363 m
-10,355 m
8 days
Very difficult
Departure from Vallorcine (Haute-Savoie)
Straddling the Franco-Swiss border, the Dents Blanches, Dents du Midi, Tenneverge, Mont Ruan and Aiguilles Rouges. An area strongly shaped by the folding of the Alps, with surprising landscapes ranging from lunar deserts to high-altitude lakes, waterfalls and forgotten mountain pastures. A wild and unspoilt nature that only hikers can discover. Alpine valleys, often isolated by "pas", technical and cabled paths opening the doors to this universe of raw and grandiose nature...
Cantine de la Barmaz - Auberge de Salanfe
Walker 
13.86 km
+1,517 m
-1,194 m
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Champéry (Valais)
After this detour on the Tour des Dents Blanches, you will rejoin the Tour des Dents du Midi and finish at the Auberge de Salanfe. Along the route, you will come across the Sauflaz, which you will overlook at the Pas d'Encel via a passage equipped with chains. In the Vallon de Susanfe, you can admire the Ruan massif. At the Col de Susanfe, you can contemplate the Haute Cime and the Dent Jaune. Further on, you will notice the Refuge des Dents du Midi.
Cabane d'Antème - Cantine de la Barmaz
Walker 
10.36 km
+493 m
-1,026 m
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Champéry (Valais)
This stage partly follows the Tour des Dents du Midi, with a remarkable passage at the foot of the Sauflaz Gorges. As you climb back up towards Bonavau, you will switch to the Tour des Dents Blanches. The Barme Plateau is a magnificent place to contemplate these famous white teeth.
Tour of the Dents du Midi and Petits Perrons
Walker 
77.06 km
+6,619 m
-6,491 m
7 days
Difficult
Departure from Salvan (Valais)
Starting in Salvan and ending in Les Marécottes (VS, Switzerland), this hike is almost a loop. The route is a combination of several tours. In the Val de Trient, you will discover the Dailley Gorges and the Van Valley.
You will complete the entire Tour des Dents du Midi and enjoy this magnificent mountain range and the Sauflaz Gorge.
You will make a short detour to the Tour des Dents Blanches, which you can admire from the Barme plateau.
Walks near Cabane de Bonavau
Auberge de Bonavau - Auberge de Salanfe
Walker 
14.75 km
+2,082 m
-1,829 m
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Champéry (Valais)
A big day with spectacular scenery. The Pas d'Encel pass is a little tricky to navigate to reach the foot of Mont Ruan. Reach Haute Cime, the highest point of the Dents du Midi at 3,257 metres, via the Col de Susanfe, then descend to the Auberge de Salanfe on the edge of the lake.
From Champéry to the Susanfe hut
Walker 7.69 km
+1,286 m
-251 m
5h 50
Difficult
Departure from Champéry (Valais)
The usual route to the Susanfe hut from Campéry starts in the forest before emerging onto the Bonavau mountain pasture. Below the imposing peak of the same name, the trail climbs up a path with a few equipped sections and crosses the Pas d'Encel. The final ascent of the Susanfe valley takes place in a high mountain setting.
Ascent of the Haute Cime and return to Champéry
Walker 16.21 km
+1,531 m
-2,566 m
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Evionnaz (Valais)
Starting from the Susanfe hut, climb up to a unique viewpoint in a high mountain setting!
Auberge de Salanfe - Les Marécottes
Walker 
9.78 km
+795 m
-1,551 m
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Evionnaz (Valais)
This final stage will take you back to Les Marécottes station, very close to the starting point in Salvan. The Salanfe glacier cirque is located at the crossroads of numerous hiking trails. You will finish your tour via the Col de la Golette, which is not very busy. The passage is quite narrow and the start of the descent is equipped with chains. At the pass, you can enjoy one last view of the Dents du Midi and Lake Salanfe. To the east, you can enjoy the panorama of the Valais Alps.
Auberge de Salanfe - Cabane du Vieux Emosson
Walker 
16.93 km
+1,844 m
-1,467 m
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Evionnaz (Valais)
A long day leading to Lac d'Emosson via the Col d'Emaney and Col de Barberine. Descent to Lac d'Emosson, then Col de la Gueulaz and the final climb to the Cabane du Vieux Emosson.
Auberge de Salanfe - Emosson Dam
Walker 
14.75 km
+1,677 m
-1,517 m
9h 00
Difficult
Departure from Evionnaz (Valais)
During this second stage, after the Col d'Emaney, you will be enchanted by the peaceful Alpage d'Emaney. During the ascent of the Col de Fenestral, you will be surprised by the beauty of the Lac de Blantsin. The Col de Fenestral offers a panoramic view of the entire eastern part of the Mont Blanc massif.
Auberge de Salanfe - Mex
Walker 
9.58 km
+595 m
-1,274 m
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Evionnaz (Valais)
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.
Chindonne - Refuge d'Antème
Walker 
12.30 km
+933 m
-511 m
6h 10
Difficult
Departure from Monthey (Valais)
During this fourth stage of the Tour des Dents du Midi, the route offers more magnificent views overlooking the Val-d'Illiez. At Signal de Soi, you can admire the Tête de Chalin, the Cime de l'Est, the cathedral and the Dent Jaune. At the Cabane d'Antème, wonderfully located at the foot of the Haute Cime, you can enjoy a sunset over the Dents du Midi and the Portes du Soleil.
Vieux Emosson Refuge - Refuge de la Pierre à Bérard
Walker
12.63 km
+1,195 m
-1,437 m
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Finhaut (Valais)
Pass through the listed site of dinosaur footprints, then climb up to Cheval Blanc and reach the summit of Buet via the ridges. A difficult alpine route classified as T4 with breathtaking views of the Aiguilles Rouges.
Cabane du Vieux Emosson - Couteray
Walker 
11.52 km
+630 m
-1,441 m
5h 05
Difficult
Departure from Finhaut (Valais)
This route begins with a detour off the beaten track, suggested to us by the refuge warden, to reach the Col de la Terrasse. An alpine route with the Emosson dam in the background and a chance to discover the lakes at the Col du Corbeaux. After a long descent at the foot of Mont Buet in the Tré les Eaux valley, cross a long ledge equipped with cables and ladders to finally reach the Chalets des Granges and arrive at the Couteray car park.