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Fenêtre de Ferret from the Grand Saint-Bernard Hospice
Walker 
5.97 km
+475 m
-468 m
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Italy
A high-altitude hike between Switzerland and Italy, the climb to the Fenêtre de Ferret from the Grand-Saint-Bernard Hospice offers a real immersion in the wild, rocky atmosphere of the Valais Alps.
The trail starts in the mystical atmosphere of the Hospice, at 2,469 m, between high-altitude lakes, cairns and pastures where the tinkling of bells can sometimes be heard. Very quickly, you rise into a majestic alpine setting, surrounded by rocks, silence... and sometimes a little company: the route is relatively busy in high season.
The climb to the Fenêtre de Ferret (2,698 m, very well marked) takes place in a grandiose setting, with unobstructed views of Mont Dolent, Grand Golliat, and the hanging glaciers of the Italian Val Ferret. Once at the pass, the reward is complete: the panorama opens up to 360°, embracing the Swiss and Italian valleys. The contrast between the northern and southern slopes of the Alps is striking.
Walks near Hospice du Grand-Saint-Bernard
From the Cabane du Vélan to Bourg-Saint-Pierre
Walker 
7.36 km
+86 m
-1,058 m
2h 20
Difficult
Departure from Bourg-Saint-Pierre (Valais)
The second stage of this hike starts at the Cabane du Vélan and follows the right bank of the Valsorey torrent.
Elisa Refuge - Champex
Walker 
24.61 km
+1,024 m
-1,612 m
9h 55
Moderate
Departure from Courmayeur (Aosta Valley)
stage 6 of the Tour du Mont Blanc from the Elena refuge in Italy to Champex in Switzerland.
Chemin de Bouquetins / des Bergers
Walker 
8.40 km
+155 m
-547 m
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Orsières (Valais)
This walk is a mixture of the Chemin de Bouquetins which coincides with the Sentier des Bergers in places. It takes advantage of the ski-lift in Fouly to save on the ascent but you can always walk uphill if you choose. These walks are both publicized by the tourist office and are well signposted.
La Fouly to Champex-Lac - Tour Mont Blanc
Association or club 16.55 km
+683 m
-844 m
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Orsières (Valais)
This 7th stage of the Tour Mont Blanc (TMB) begins in La Fouly and gently descends alongside the Dranse de Ferret to Praz-de-Fort and Les Arlaches. It then leaves the valley to climb up to Lac de Champex. Let's do it! The TMB is a classic long-distance footpath that goes around Mont Blanc, passing from France into Italy and through Switzerland before returning to France.
Follow the TMB signposts.
stage 5 of the TMB
Walker 13.27 km
+951 m
-1,106 m
6h 30
Moderate
Departure from Courmayeur (Aosta Valley)
stage 5 of the TMB: From Planpincieux to the Relais d'Arpette via the Col du Grand Ferret.
The Cabane du Vélan from Bourg-Saint-Pierre
Walker 
6.33 km
+973 m
-3 m
4h 35
Difficult
Departure from Bourg-Saint-Pierre (Valais)
The Cabane du Vélan (2,642 m) is nothing like a traditional Swiss hut. Its bold, futuristic architecture, adorned with solar panels (inaugurated in 1993), makes it look more like a ship than a refuge and has earned it the Ligue de Protection du Patrimoine award. It enjoys an exceptional location above moraines and glaciers, with magnificent views of the Grand Combin massif (4,312 m) and Mont Vélan (3,727 m).
Malatrá Desot to La Fouly - Tour Mont Blanc
Association or club 17.97 km
+951 m
-1,369 m
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Courmayeur (Aosta Valley)
This 6th stage of the TMB continues to follow the stream Dora di Ferret from high up before dropping into the valley, for a while. From below the Pré de Bard Damon and all the way up to the Grand Col Ferret the ascent is almost 500m. Here the route enters Switzerland and it's pretty much downhill, around La Dotse to follow the stream Dranse de Ferret into La Fouly. The Tour Mont Blanc (TMB) is a classic long-distance footpath that goes around Mont Blanc, passing from France into Italy and through Switzerland before returning to France. Let's do it!
Bertone Refuge - Elena Refuge
Walker 
16.38 km
+1,226 m
-1,134 m
8h 10
Moderate
Departure from Courmayeur (Aosta Valley)
stage 5 of the Tour du Mont Blanc from Refuge Bertone (Italy) to Refuge Elena (Italy): a hike offering superb views of Mont Blanc from the Italian side.
Courmayeur to Malatrá Desot - Tour Mont Blanc
Association or club 14.24 km
+1,608 m
-795 m
8h 40
Difficult
Departure from Courmayeur (Aosta Valley)
This 5th stage climbs out of Courmayeur to coss the Torrente Sapin and head past Rifugio Giorgio Bertone and climbing to the Col Sapin. Then down to Tza de Sécheron and back up to the Col Entre Deux Sauts. Let's do it! The Tour Mont Blanc (TMB) is a classic long-distance footpath that goes around Mont Blanc, passing from France into Italy and through Switzerland before returning to France.
