Champex – Trient

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This third stage will take you from Champex-Lac to Trient. The start of the route passes through a beautiful forest before beginning to climb from Plan d’en Haut. The ascent becomes steeper after passing Durnand de la Jure, leading to Alpe de Bovine and then on to Col de Portalo or Porte à l’Ô. A good path descends towards Col de la Forclaz, then on to the village of Trient

This stage is also part of the TMB ‘Tour du Mont Blanc’.

This walk is part of a multi-day hike: From the Grand St-Bernard Pass to Saint-Gingolph via the Alpine Passes Trail

Details

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 10.29 mi
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    Average duration: 7h 15 
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    Difficulty: Difficult
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    Back to start: No
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    Ascent: + 2,844 ft
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    Descent: - 3,507 ft
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    Highest point: 6,729 ft
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    Lowest point: 4,193 ft
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Waypoints

  1. S : mi 0 - alt. 4,862 ft - Champex-lac – Hôtel Mont-Lac
  2. 1 : mi 0.31 - alt. 4,836 ft - Sign No. 6 - Lac de Champex
  3. 2 : mi 0.69 - alt. 4,892 ft - Sign No. 6
  4. 3 : mi 0.74 - alt. 4,905 ft - Sign No. 6 – Col de Champex
  5. 4 : mi 0.8 - alt. 4,921 ft - Sign No. 6 – Chairlift
  6. 5 : mi 2.42 - alt. 4,442 ft - Sign No. 6
  7. 6 : mi 3.05 - alt. 4,324 ft - Sign No. 6 – Plan d’en Haut
  8. 7 : mi 5.7 - alt. 6,276 ft - Sign No. 6
  9. 8 : mi 6.02 - alt. 6,480 ft - Sign No. 6 – Alpe de Bovine
  10. 9 : mi 6.39 - alt. 6,627 ft - Col de Portalo (2049 m)
  11. 10 : mi 7.6 - alt. 5,745 ft - Sign No. 6
  12. 11 : mi 8.88 - alt. 5,026 ft - Sign No. 6 - Col de la Forclaz (Valais)
  13. 12 : mi 9.27 - alt. 5,141 ft - Sign No. 6
  14. E : mi 10.29 - alt. 4,193 ft - Trient – Auberge du Mont Blanc

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 kit, including good walking boots.

Accommodation:

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Walking Champex-Lac - Liddes

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This third stage is fairly short and relaxing. It allows you to enjoy Champex and its lake a little longer. After the village of Orsières, you will follow a forest path on the left bank of the Dranse d'Entremont, then on its right bank before climbing up to the village of Liddes.

Walking Champex - Trient

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stage 7 of the Tour du Mont Blanc from Champex (Switzerland) to Trient via the Col de la Forclaz.

Walking Le Belvedere

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↔4.53 mi ↗+2,110 ft ↘-2,093 ft ◔3h 55 ▲Moderate
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↔2.55 mi ↗+525 ft ↘-522 ft ◔1h 40 ▲Easy
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↔7.75 mi ↗+4,652 ft ↘-4,564 ft ◔7h 35 ▲Difficult
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Walking Champex to Cabane d'Orny via the Col de la Breya.

Visorando Member
Champex to Cabane d'Orny via the Col de la Breya.
↔7.01 mi ↗+5,509 ft ↘-3,251 ft ◔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.

Walking Champex to Cabane d'Orny and return via La Breya summit and ski lift.

Visorando Member
Champex to Cabane d'Orny and return via La Breya summit and ski lift.
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↔8.35 mi ↗+4,577 ft ↘-4,564 ft ◔7h 50 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Orsières (Valais)
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