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The Cabane du Vélan from Bourg-Saint-Pierre
Walker 
6.33 km
+973 m
-3 m
4h 35
Difficult
Departure from Bourg-Saint-Pierre (Valais)
The Cabane du Vélan (2,642 m) is nothing like a traditional Swiss hut. Its bold, futuristic architecture, adorned with solar panels (inaugurated in 1993), makes it look more like a ship than a refuge and has earned it the Ligue de Protection du Patrimoine award. It enjoys an exceptional location above moraines and glaciers, with magnificent views of the Grand Combin massif (4,312 m) and Mont Vélan (3,727 m).
From the Cabane du Vélan to Bourg-Saint-Pierre
Walker 
7.36 km
+86 m
-1,058 m
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.
At the foot of the Grand Combin
Walker 
13.70 km
+1,052 m
-1,056 m
2 days
Difficult
Departure from Bourg-Saint-Pierre (Valais)
Two-day circuit with a night in a mountain hut and exploration of the Combe de Valsorey, at the foot of the Grand Combin (4,312 m) and Mont Vélan (3,727 m).
Spectacular high mountain scenery guaranteed.
Walks near Cabane du Vélan
Chemin de Bouquetins / des Bergers
Walker 
8.40 km
+155 m
-547 m
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Orsières (Valais)
This walk is a mixture of the Chemin de Bouquetins which coincides with the Sentier des Bergers in places. It takes advantage of the ski-lift in Fouly to save on the ascent but you can always walk uphill if you choose. These walks are both publicized by the tourist office and are well signposted.
La Fouly to Champex-Lac - Tour Mont Blanc
Association or club 16.55 km
+683 m
-844 m
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Orsières (Valais)
This 7th stage of the Tour Mont Blanc (TMB) begins in La Fouly and gently descends alongside the Dranse de Ferret to Praz-de-Fort and Les Arlaches. It then leaves the valley to climb up to Lac de Champex. Let's do it! The TMB is a classic long-distance footpath that goes around Mont Blanc, passing from France into Italy and through Switzerland before returning to France.
Follow the TMB signposts.
Valais Day 1: Fionay - Cabane de Louvie (Louvie Hut)
Walker 
3.24 km
+790 m
-54 m
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Bagnes (Valais)
First stage of this trek linking Fionay village to Saas Fee. A pleasant stage reaching Louvie Hut (la Cabane de Louvie) built on the edge of Louvie Lake.
Trek from Fionay to Saas-Fee
Walker 
101.83 km
+8,402 m
-8,074 m
7 days
Very difficult
Departure from Bagnes (Valais)
In the Swiss valley, this particularly pleasant hike allows you to explore the many 4000 m peaks that surround the route.
N.B. this route is outlined on Openmap which doesn't have the details of our fine IGN maps. Before being able to get your hands on a Swiss map, which are more precise, the route and GPS layouts will be handy for this pleasant trek.
Elisa Refuge - Champex
Walker 
24.61 km
+1,024 m
-1,612 m
9h 55
Moderate
Departure from Courmayeur (Aosta Valley)
stage 6 of the Tour du Mont Blanc from the Elena refuge in Italy to Champex in Switzerland.
Valais Day 2: Cabane de Louvie - Cabane de Prafleuri (Louvie Hut - Prafleuri Hut)
Walker 
10.16 km
+1,067 m
-641 m
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Bagnes (Valais)
Second stage of this hike crossing two passes, Louvie Pass and Prafleuri Pass, both snow-covered.
stage 5 of the TMB
Walker 13.27 km
+951 m
-1,106 m
6h 30
Moderate
Departure from Courmayeur (Aosta Valley)
stage 5 of the TMB: From Planpincieux to the Relais d'Arpette via the Col du Grand Ferret.
Champex - Trient
Walker 
15.85 km
+868 m
-1,033 m
7h 00
Moderate
Departure from Orsières (Valais)
stage 7 of the Tour du Mont Blanc from Champex (Switzerland) to Trient via the Col de la Forclaz.
6th stage of the Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB)
Walker 
12.47 km
+1,418 m
-1,391 m
7h 35
Difficult
Departure from Orsières (Valais)
6th stage of the Mont Blanc tour: from the Relais d'Arpette to the Forclaz Pass via la Fenêtre d'Arpette.
Champex to Cabane d'Orny via the Col de la Breya.
Walker 
11.28 km
+1,679 m
-991 m
8h 00
Difficult
Departure from Orsières (Valais)
A circular walk from Champex Lac; ascending via the Bisses to the Arpette valley and then taking the path uphill through forest to the Col de la Breya. Then descending and joining the path to the Cabane d'Orny (refreshments available). The descent is via the path back to the La Breya chair lift taking in an optional ascent of La Breya.