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Dranse de Morzine (rivère) walks
Pointe de Tréchauffé
Visorando member 
3.56 km
+351 m
-351 m
2h 00
Moderate
Departure from La Forclaz (Haute-Savoie)
At an altitude of 1,627 metres, Pointe de Tréchauffé rises between the Dranse d'Abondance and Dranse de Morzine valleys. The route is often shaded but offers some beautiful views of these two valleys and the surrounding peaks. Superb panorama from the summit.
Walk along the Dranse river from Montriond
Tourist office 4.10 km
+35 m
-35 m
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Montriond (Haute-Savoie)
Follow the river and enjoy a refreshing break during a walk along the banks of the Dranse. The Promenade des Dérèches is a flat, low-mountain trail alongside the river. It is not demanding and is ideal for a short morning jog or simply to relax. All around you, the background music is composed of two sounds: the trickling of the river and the singing of birds. The shelter of the trees and the proximity to the Dranse make for a pleasant walk without getting too hot.
Discovering Saint-Jean-d'Aulps
Tourist office 5.39 km
+73 m
-74 m
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Jean-d'Aulps (Haute-Savoie)
Set off to explore the village of Saint-Jean-d'Aulps. With its narrow streets and lanes, paths and trails along the river and through the hamlets, you will enjoy the peace and quiet of this family walk. Things to see along the way: Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church, Aulps Abbey, Pont de la Tassonnière bridge, etc. Warning: this route crosses the D902, which is always very dangerous and requires great care.
From hamlets to villages between Seytroux and Le Biot
Tourist office 9.59 km
+386 m
-383 m
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-d'Aulps (Haute-Savoie)
Set off to explore the picturesque hamlets and villages of the Vallée d'Aulps: a hike where nature and culture intertwine throughout the route. Our cultural heritage, surrounded by remarkable nature, will hold no more secrets for you! Along the way, discover the villages of Seytroux, Le Biot, La Baume, the Jotty dam and the superb Mont Ouzon. A trail partly through the forest where you can enjoy the natural coolness of summer.
Warning: this route crosses the D902 twice, which is very dangerous and requires great care.
Walks near Dranse de Morzine (rivère)
Cantine de la Barmaz - Auberge de Salanfe
Visorando member 
13.86 km
+1,517 m
-1,194 m
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Champéry (Valais)
After this detour on the Tour des Dents Blanches, you will rejoin the Tour des Dents du Midi and finish at the Auberge de Salanfe. Along the route, you will come across the Sauflaz, which you will overlook at the Pas d'Encel via a passage equipped with chains. In the Vallon de Susanfe, you can admire the Ruan massif. At the Col de Susanfe, you can contemplate the Haute Cime and the Dent Jaune. Further on, you will notice the Refuge des Dents du Midi.
Vogealle Refuge - Bonavau Inn
Visorando member 
12.04 km
+1,040 m
-1,393 m
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval (Haute-Savoie)
Straddling the French-Swiss border, between Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval and Champéry, this marked trail takes you between alpine pastures and high mountains. The Dents Blanche pass is remarkable for its geology, with its tightly folded limestone layers. A steep descent down a rocky chimney (with cables) takes you to the Col de Bostan, on the French-Swiss border. The Pas de la Bide, a tricky passage with its famous letterbox, leads to the Brame mountain pastures and the Auberge de Bonavau.
Croix de Culet, Col de Cou and Barme
Visorando member 17.58 km
+400 m
-1,298 m
6h 10
Difficult
Departure from Champéry (Valais)
Hike starting from Croix du Culet, accessible by cable car. The signposting is particularly good at each intersection. Head towards Pas de Chavanette, then Lapisa, La Pierre, La Poya and climb up to the Col de Cou hut for a magnificent view. Then descend towards Croix d'Incrène via Arête de Berroi (truly magnificent, the most beautiful part of the circuit) and then towards the Barme refuge. Descend towards Champery. This is the least attractive part of the route, but it is difficult to avoid this road.
From Champéry to the Susanfe hut
Visorando member 7.69 km
+1,286 m
-251 m
5h 50
Difficult
Departure from Champéry (Valais)
The usual route to the Susanfe hut from Campéry starts in the forest before emerging onto the Bonavau mountain pasture. Below the imposing peak of the same name, the trail climbs up a path with a few equipped sections and crosses the Pas d'Encel. The final ascent of the Susanfe valley takes place in a high mountain setting.
Auberge de Bonavau - Auberge de Salanfe
Visorando member 
14.75 km
+2,082 m
-1,829 m
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Champéry (Valais)
A big day with spectacular scenery. The Pas d'Encel pass is a little tricky to navigate to reach the foot of Mont Ruan. Reach Haute Cime, the highest point of the Dents du Midi at 3,257 metres, via the Col de Susanfe, then descend to the Auberge de Salanfe on the edge of the lake.
Ascent of the Haute Cime and return to Champéry
Visorando member 16.21 km
+1,531 m
-2,566 m
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Evionnaz (Valais)
Starting from the Susanfe hut, climb up to a unique viewpoint in a high mountain setting!
Cabane d'Antème - Cantine de la Barmaz
Visorando member 
10.36 km
+493 m
-1,026 m
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Champéry (Valais)
This stage partly follows the Tour des Dents du Midi, with a remarkable passage at the foot of the Sauflaz Gorges. As you climb back up towards Bonavau, you will switch to the Tour des Dents Blanches. The Barme Plateau is a magnificent place to contemplate these famous white teeth.
Vieux Emosson Refuge - Refuge de la Pierre à Bérard
Visorando member 
12.63 km
+1,195 m
-1,437 m
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Finhaut (Valais)
Pass through the listed site of dinosaur footprints, then climb up to Cheval Blanc and reach the summit of Buet via the ridges. A difficult alpine route classified as T4 with breathtaking views of the Aiguilles Rouges.
Cabane du Vieux Emosson - Couteray
Visorando member 
11.52 km
+630 m
-1,441 m
5h 05
Difficult
Departure from Finhaut (Valais)
This route begins with a detour off the beaten track, suggested to us by the refuge warden, to reach the Col de la Terrasse. An alpine route with the Emosson dam in the background and a chance to discover the lakes at the Col du Corbeaux. After a long descent at the foot of Mont Buet in the Tré les Eaux valley, cross a long ledge equipped with cables and ladders to finally reach the Chalets des Granges and arrive at the Couteray car park.
Auberge de Salanfe - Les Marécottes
Visorando member 
9.78 km
+795 m
-1,551 m
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Evionnaz (Valais)
This final stage will take you back to Les Marécottes station, very close to the starting point in Salvan. The Salanfe glacier cirque is located at the crossroads of numerous hiking trails. You will finish your tour via the Col de la Golette, which is not very busy. The passage is quite narrow and the start of the descent is equipped with chains. At the pass, you can enjoy one last view of the Dents du Midi and Lake Salanfe. To the east, you can enjoy the panorama of the Valais Alps.