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Cabane de Chanrion walks
A route around the Combins massif
Visorando Member
46.50 mi
+18,724 ft
-19,944 ft
7 days
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Rhémy-en-Bosses (Aosta Valley)
This seven-stage trek around Les Combins differs in a few ways from the classic tour. It allows you to hike in complete tranquillity in a sumptuous and diverse setting between the mid- and high-mountain ranges, where you will climb to over 3,000 metres. You will encounter dozens of marmots, ibex and herds of Herens cows. A few remnants of glaciers add to the alpine atmosphere of this trek, whose highest point is the Col du Mont Gelé at 3,144 metres.
Important note.Plan for two bus journeys on this route.
Day 2: to reach Liddes on thesecond day from the Grand-Saint-Bernard Pass, see the timetable hereDay 7: for the return journey from Ollemont to Saint-Rhémy-en-Bosses, see the bus timetable here
Cabane de Chanrion - Crête Sèche refuge
5.24 mi
+2,218 ft
-2,448 ft
4h 20
Difficult
Departure from Bagnes (Valais)
This description differs from the classic Combins tour. This route is not recommended in bad weather. It offers an alternative off the beaten track via the Refuge de Crête Seiche. The atmosphere is alpine, requiring a good level of experience on stony paths and snowfields. The distance may seem short and the elevation gain low, but it is a difficult stage.
Panossière Hut - Chanrion Hut
9.72 mi
+3,921 ft
-4,501 ft
7h 55
Very difficult
Departure from Bagnes (Valais)
This is a fairly long stage but set against a magnificent backdrop. The Mauvoisin dam is impressive, as are all the waterfalls along the right bank of the lake. The route passes through the easy and beautiful Tsofeiret Pass.
Walks near Cabane de Chanrion
Crête Sèche Refuge - Ollomont
7.76 mi
+2,713 ft
-6,086 ft
5h 55
Very difficult
Departure from Bionaz (Aosta Valley)
This last stage takes place in an alpine setting. It justifies the choice of this alternative to the classic Tour des Combins. Unfortunately, the consequences of climate change are evident. The glaciers mentioned on the map no longer exist. Only rock piles remain. From the Col du Mont Gelé, the highest point of this trek, you must pay close attention to the path marked by cairns to follow on the descent. The position of these cairns is sometimes erratic. The end of this stage ends with a long and very steep descent, which can be avoided by staying on the pastoral road.
Dzovennoz - Prarayer mountain hut
10.55 mi
+4,554 ft
-3,136 ft
8h 50
Very difficult
Departure from Bionaz (Aosta Valley)
Signposting: trails No. 1, No. 2 then No. 3. High-altitude route from the Alpe de la Tsa to the Combe de Grand Chamin (fixed routes).
Cabane des Dix - Arolla
6.72 mi
+974 ft
-3,934 ft
3h 55
Difficult
Departure from Hérémence (Valais)
This eighth stage takes place in high mountains and, depending on the season, may involve crossing snowfields. From the Cabane des Dix, return to the Pas de Chèvres / Col de Riedmaten junction. Return to the Pas de Chèvres after a long passage through scree and large boulders. Ladders provide access to the Pas des Chèvres. The descent to Arolla follows a good path. Views of Mont Collon and Pigne d'Arolla.Pas de Chèvres or Col de Riedmaten? See the "Practical information" section.
Tour of the Matterhorn
97.02 mi
+38,215 ft
-37,972 ft
10 days
Difficult
Departure from Bionaz (Aosta Valley)
This 10-day tour of the Matterhorn is remarkable. It allows you to walk alongside the 4,000-metre peaks of this Alpine range every day. Located in two countries, Italy and Switzerland, it also allows you to familiarise yourself with three European languages: Italian, German and French in the Valais region of Switzerland.
Important note: Two stages of this route take place partly on glaciers. It is highly advisable to bring crampons and a rope for maximum safety. Crampons will make it easier to walk, and the rope can be used to form a rope team to secure the participants.
La Léchère - Prarayer Refuge
2.77 mi
+515 ft
-472 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Bionaz (Aosta Valley)
A warm-up walk along the right bank of the lake to reach the Prarayer refuge.
From the Cabane du Vélan to Bourg-Saint-Pierre
4.57 mi
+282 ft
-3,471 ft
2h 20
Difficult
Departure from Bourg-Saint-Pierre (Valais)
The second stage of this hike starts at the Cabane du Vélan and follows the right bank of the Valsorey torrent.
Ollomont - Dzovennoz
9.22 mi
+4,180 ft
-3,724 ft
7h 55
Very difficult
Departure from Ollomont (Aosta Valley)
We leave the "TDC" to follow Alta Via No. 1 in the Aosta Valley until it crosses the road leading to Bionaz. In the old village, above the church and near a fountain, the trail marked Col de Breuson (Brison) begins.
Hike with a brief description, to be followed with the Visorando app.
Ollomont – Saint-Rhémy
Association / Club / Walk leader11.82 mi
+5,410 ft
-4,649 ft
10h 10
Very difficult
Departure from Ollomont (Aosta Valley)
An average day on paper, but the fatigue is setting in. But it’s the penultimate day. The route is still clearly marked, so we don’t waste too much time getting lost. A stop at the Refuge de Champillon is a must. There’s a climb through the fields. The Col de Champillon is the last major pass before the finish.
Prarayer refuge - Perrucco Vuillermoz refuge
3.61 mi
+3,625 ft
-696 ft
5 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Bionaz (Aosta Valley)
The stage starts in the mountain pastures and quickly enters the high mountains with the passage of the Col de Valcornera.
Rifugio Prarayer - Breuil Cervinia
10.96 mi
+4,705 ft
-4,738 ft
9h 10
Very difficult
Departure from Bionaz (Aosta Valley)
This is a classic stage of the Tour du Cervin, passing through the highest point of the hike, the Col de Valcournera, at an altitude of 3,075 metres.
Hike with a brief description, to be followed with the Visorando app.