Cabane Moiry - Cabane des Becs de Bosson

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For this fifth stage, you will leave the Moiry hut and the snow-capped peaks for another hut in a very different world. You will once again follow the Lac de Moiry, but on its other shore. You will cross large grassy expanses to the Alpage de Torrent. From this mountain pasture to the Pas de la Lona, you will follow part of the famous Verbier-Grimentz mountain bike trail. The final climb will take you to the foot of the Becs de Bosson for a night at almost 3,000 metres.

This walk is part of a multi-day hike: Tour of the Val d'Anniviers and Vallon de Réchy

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 16.03 km
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    Average duration: 7h 35 
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    Difficulty: Difficult
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    Back to start: No
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    Ascent: + 1,044 m
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    Descent: - 892 m
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    Highest point: 2,975 m
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    Lowest point: 2,348 m
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Becs de Bosson
La Lona lake
Lake Moiry
Lake Moiry

Description of the walk

The starting point for this stage is at the Cabane de Moiry.

White-red-white markings

(S) From the hut, descend towards Lac de Châteaupré.

(1) At the fork, turn left and head for the car park on the north shore of Lac de Châteaupré.

(2) Shortly before the car park, turn left onto a small path that runs along the shore. Head south and rejoin a track. After two bends, you will come to a signpost.

(3) Follow the signs for Lac de la Bayenna and Tour du Lac de Moiry (2500). Cross a stream and continue to an intersection.

(4) Leave the Tour du Lac de Moiry trail (2250). Turn left and begin a beautiful climb towards Lac de la Bayenna.

(5) Heading north, take a balcony path (2500) overlooking Lac de Moiry. You will come to another fork.

(6) Leave the Tour du Lac de Moiry trail (2500) and take the path on the left towards the mountain pastures. Look for the Alpage de Torrent farm in the distance. After a long walk, return to this building, go around it and reach a track.

Yellow markings

(7) As indicated on the sign, keep right towards the Cabane des Becs de Bosson. Follow a beautiful track to Basset de la Lona at the foot of Sex de Marinda. Note a sign indicating Pas de la Lona at 1 hour and Cabane des Becs at 1 hour 40 minutes.

White-red-white markings

(8) Continue along this track, losing a little altitude. Look for a signpost near a small lake.

(9) Continue west to Lac de la Lona (sign: Pas de la Lona 30 min - Cabane 1 hr 10 min).

(10) Begin a new gentle climb to Pas de la Lona.

(11) Facing north, continue climbing towards your final destination. In the rocks, make one last effort for the final 150 metres of elevation gain. Finally, you will discover the Cabane des Becs de Bosson, your accommodation for the night (E).

Waypoints

  1. S : km 0 - alt. 2,821 m - Cabane de Moiry
  2. 1 : km 1.55 - alt. 2,521 m - Fork in the road towards Lac de Châteaupré
  3. 2 : km 2.53 - alt. 2,356 m - Path on the left, just before the sign
  4. 3 : km 2.96 - alt. 2,378 m - Signpost Lac de la Bayenna
  5. 4 : km 3.17 - alt. 2,397 m - Tour du Lac de Moiry (2250)
  6. 5 : km 3.82 - alt. 2,541 m - Lac de la Bayenna
  7. 6 : km 6.24 - alt. 2,517 m - Sign 221 Tour du Lac de Moiry (2500)
  8. 7 : km 8.25 - alt. 2,485 m - Sign for the Becs de Bosson hut
  9. 8 : km 11.59 - alt. 2,793 m - Basset de la Lona - Lona sign 1 hour Cab Bec 1 hour 40 minutes
  10. 9 : km 12.77 - alt. 2,638 m - Sign, on the left
  11. 10 : km 13.36 - alt. 2,641 m - Lac de la Lona - signpost not visible 30 mins walk 1 hr 10 mins
  12. 11 : km 14.77 - alt. 2,780 m - Pas de la Lona - signposted bec35mn
  13. E : km 16.03 - alt. 2,975 m - Cabane des Becs de Bosson

Notes

➔ Signposting and waymarking in Switzerland: consult this page Signposting in Switzerland
➔ Hiking sign: Yellow sign with hiking pictogram

Tour du Lac de Moiry: there are two tours of the lake

  • the "Tour du Lac 2250" is the route closest to the shore, with the road on the right bank and the path on the left bank.

Today's route crosses the "Tour du Lac 2250" at the point (4)

  • "Tour du Lac 2500" is the tour that overlooks the lake at an altitude of around 2500 m. It is marked with the green sticker 221.

Today's route follows the "Tour du Lac 2500" between points (2) and (3), then (5) and (6)

? Mountain equipment, including good hiking boots, warm clothing and sun protection.

? Accommodation: Cabane des Becs de Bosson

? Weather: before setting off, check the Swiss weather forecast or Meteoblue.

Worth a visit

  • Cabane de Moiry.
  • Châteaupré Lake.
  • Lac de Moiry.
  • Lac de la Bayenna.
  • Col and Pointe du Tsaté.
  • Torrent mountain pasture.
  • Basset de la Lona.
  • Sex de Marinda.
  • Lake and Pas de la Lona.
  • Becs de Bosson hut.

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