Col des Planches - La Tzoumaz

That's perfect, thank you for your follow-up

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Hello again Nathalie,
I made the change on the " https://www.visorando.com/randonnee-col-..." page.

and on the "hat" page https://www.visorando.com/randonnee-du-c...

Check if it's OK.
Thank you
Thank you,
Dominique.

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To sum up, the only reliable information I could insert would be:

It is possible to reach the Col des Planches by "le Bus Postal".
Please note that for most timetables you need to request a reservation 48 hours in advance at the following email address: valais@carpostal.ch

That's enough, I think

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Hello Nathalie,
I don't know how to include it in the practical information, let me explain:
When I prepared and carried out this 6-day hike, my concern was precisely how to get from the starting point to the finishing point.
The day before, I arrived in Martigny and went looking for the bus to the Col des Planches. I spoke to the bus driver, who explained the booking option, but not for all timetables, as the line is not very busy up to the terminus. I decided to park my car at the Col des Planches and come back to pick it up a week later. As a result, I didn't have to be at the Col des Planches at any particular time, and what's more I was able to meet the 48-hour booking deadline.
To come back to the information and what to remember:

• To insist that you prepare the journey to the departure point well in advance.
• I can't guarantee the telephone number in the long term, as it was true last year.
• Only the e-mail address is probably still valid.

In short, the only reliable information I could provide would be:

It is possible to reach the Col des Planches by the "Postal Bus".
Please note that for most timetables you need to request a reservation 48 hours in advance at the following e-mail address: valais@carpostal.ch

As for the rest, transport in Switzerland works very well.
I was able to get to Martigny from Grimentz by the Grimentz-Vissoie and Vissoie-Sierre buses, and by the Sierre-Martigny train.

Another point: Parking your car at the Col des Planches is a good idea, as parking for a week in Martigny is prohibitively expensive.
All the best,
Dominique

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Hello Dominique,

Thank you for that clarification. In any case, the post bus remains a very practical option for a hike with no return at the start. Having had to interrupt the route because the weather was too bad, we had no trouble getting back to Martigny.
(More next year)
Sincerely
Catherine

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henrigole, it might be useful to add this information to the "Practical info" section of the description of this hike.

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Hello Catherine,

Having chosen to take the postal bus to the Col des Planches, it's worth noting that at this time of year, the bus stops at Chemin dessus,

It's not just in this season: in summer too, there are very few buses that go as far as the Col des Planches.
I did this route in July 2019 and chose to park my car at the Col des Planches. Only on the way back from Grimentz did I have the same problem getting my car back. When I spoke to a post bus driver, I learned that at certain times you could get a lift up to the Col des Planches, but you had to book in advance. You need to plan ahead and check which timetables are subject to booking, call 058 386 95 00 or contact valais@carpostal.ch 48 hours in advance.
All the best,
Dominique

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Date of your route : Sep 24, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

First of all, thank you for suggesting this hike. We only had difficulty arriving at La Tzsoumaz, where we probably left the track too early.
Having chosen to take the postal bus to the Col des Planches, it's worth noting that at this time of year, the bus stops at Chemin dessus, so the hike is 3 km longer, which we covered on a very lightly used road.

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