La Fouly – Lake Champex-Lac

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This second stage will take you from La Fouly to Champex-Lac. The route follows the Val Ferret, passing through mountain pastures and forests. It passes through the small villages of Praz-de-Fort and Issert, situated on the Dranse de Ferret. After Issert, the route leaves the Dranse de Ferret, and the path climbs towards the beautiful village of Champex on the shores of its lake.

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: 9.08 mi
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    Average duration: 6h 05 
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    Difficulty: Difficult
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    Back to start: No
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    Ascent: + 2,208 ft
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    Descent: - 2,585 ft
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    Highest point: 5,269 ft
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    Lowest point: 3,458 ft
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Waypoints

  1. S : mi 0 - alt. 5,256 ft - La Fouly – Auberge des Glaciers
  2. 1 : mi 0.78 - alt. 5,049 ft - Sign No. 6
  3. 2 : mi 4.49 - alt. 3,993 ft - Sign No. 6 – Praz de Fort
  4. 3 : mi 5.26 - alt. 3,793 ft - Sign No. 6 – Le Dapey
  5. 4 : mi 6.08 - alt. 3,619 ft - Sign No. 6 – Verney
  6. 5 : mi 6.51 - alt. 3,461 ft - Sign No. 6
  7. 6 : mi 6.93 - alt. 3,802 ft - Sign No. 6 – Les Planches
  8. 7 : mi 7.7 - alt. 4,347 ft - Sign No. 6
  9. 8 : mi 7.89 - alt. 4,409 ft - Sign No. 6
  10. 9 : mi 8.57 - alt. 4,669 ft - Sign No. 6 – Route de la Piscine
  11. 10 : mi 9.01 - alt. 4,843 ft - Sign No. 6 - Lac de Champex
  12. E : mi 9.08 - alt. 4,862 ft - Champex-Lac – Hôtel du Mont

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 equipment, particularly good walking boots.

Accommodation:

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