Becs de Bosson Mountain Hut – Evolène

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This second stage will take you from the Cabane des Becs de Bosson to Evolène. This route is almost entirely downhill. At the start, you’ll need to head down to the Pas de la Lona, then turn due west towards the hamlet of l’A Vieille. The route then crosses mountain pastures and forests to reach the Mayen de Volovron. The final part of the walk is mainly along stony tracks as far as Evolène.

This walk is part of a multi-day hike: De Grimentz au Col du Grand Saint Bernard par le chemin des cols alpins

Details

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 6.93 mi
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    Average duration: 3h 20 
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    Difficulty: Difficult
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    Back to start: No
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    Ascent: + 171 ft
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    Descent: - 5,423 ft
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    Highest point: 9,764 ft
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    Lowest point: 4,501 ft
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Waypoints

  1. S : mi 0 - alt. 9,764 ft - Becs de Bosson Mountain Hut
  2. 1 : mi 0.82 - alt. 9,124 ft - Pas de Lona (2788 m)
  3. 2 : mi 2.24 - alt. 7,762 ft - L’A Vieille
  4. 3 : mi 2.69 - alt. 7,520 ft - Sign No. 6
  5. 4 : mi 5.76 - alt. 5,220 ft - Sign No. 6
  6. 5 : mi 6.63 - alt. 4,590 ft - Evolène, Route Neuve
  7. 6 : mi 6.71 - alt. 4,531 ft - Evolène, Rue Centrale
  8. E : mi 6.93 - alt. 4,508 ft - Hôtel de la Dent Blanche

Notes

This hiking route follows the Chemin des cols alpins, which is marked on Swiss maps.

Signposting: at every major junction, you will find signposts:
- Sign No. 6 with a No. 6 sticker indicating this trail.
- R sign: Yellow sign with a hiker pictogram

Before setting off, it is advisable to check the Suisse Topo website for any trail closures and diversions. This information is updated in real time.

As well as the Visorando app, you can also download the swisstopo app ( free of charge), where you’ll find this information too.

Transport: Timetables

Weather: before setting off, check the Swiss Weather Service or Météo Blue

Hiking equipment, particularly good walking boots.

Accommodation:

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