From Leysin to Les Diablerets

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A beautiful hike in the Vaud Alps. This route offers a wide variety of landscapes. You will discover the Tours d'Aï, Mayen and Famelon. From the Col de la Pierre du Moëllé, you can enjoy a view of Lake Hongrin.
Along the route, there are numerous panoramic viewpoints over the Diablerets Massif, the Chablais, the Dents du Midi and the Mont Blanc Massif.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 26.00 km
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    Average duration: 2 days 
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    Difficulty: Moderate
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    Back to start: No
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    Ascent: + 1,245 m
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    Descent: - 1,505 m
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    Highest point: 1,984 m
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    Lowest point: 1,128 m

Photos

Tour de Famelon
Tour de Famelon
Tour de Famelon
Tour de Famelon

Stages of the route

This route needs several days, find the details below:

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    Leysin - Les Mosses

    Leysin - Les Mosses

    ↔15.21 km ↗888 m ↘865 m
    This first stage will take you from Leysin, at the foot of the famous Aï, Mayen and Famelon towers, to the Col des Mosses. From the Col de la Pierre du Moëllé, you can enjoy a view of Lake Hongrin. Along the route, there are numerous panoramic viewpoints over the Diablerets Massif, the Chablais, the Dents du Midi and the Mont Blanc Massif.
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  2. E
    Les Mosses - Les Diablerets

    Les Mosses - Les Diablerets

    ↔10.77 km ↗350 m ↘639 m
    This second stage will take you from the Col des Mosses to the renowned resort of Les Diablerets. The Aï, Mayen and Famelon towers will accompany you for much of the way and you will see them from different angles. The route also offers numerous panoramic views of the Diablerets Massif, the Chablais, the Dents du Midi and the Mont Blanc Massif.
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Notes

? Yellow or red and white: Tour des Alpes Vaudoises sticker No. 46. Excellent signposting, with numerous signs throughout the route. For the first day.

? Yellow or red and white: numerous signs throughout the route. For the second day.

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

? Accommodation in Leysin: Hotel Grand Chalet

? Accommodation in Les Mosses: Hotel Relais Alpin

? Accommodation in Les Diablerets: Hotel Le Chamois

? Transport: Return to Leysin Feydey via the Sépey Train R24 + Bus175Timetable]

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

? Alpine pastures: You will cross several alpine pastures. Please stay on the paths that pass through private property. Don't forget to close any gates behind you.

Worth a visit

  • Leysin.
  • The towers of Aï, Mayen and Famelon.
  • Lake Hongrin.
  • Col de la Pierre du Moëllé.
  • Les Mosses.
  • Lake Lioson.
  • Chaussy Peak.
  • Les Diablerets.

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