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Lac Lioson walks
Lake Lioson and Pic Chaussy
Visorando Member
3.98 mi
+2,208 ft
-2,208 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Ormont-Dessous (Vaud)
After reaching Vers les Lacs, you will hike through beautiful scenery to climb to the summit of Pic Chaussy, where you can enjoy a sweeping panorama. The descent is on another slope, still in beautiful surroundings, to the lovely Lac Lioson.
Walks near Lac Lioson
Les Mosses - Les Diablerets
6.69 mi
+1,148 ft
-2,096 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Ormont-Dessous (Vaud)
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.
Les Diablerets, Col du Pillon and Glacier 3000
4.30 mi
+4,616 ft
-108 ft
6h 00
Very difficult
Departure from Ormont-Dessus (Vaud)
From the start, there is a 27% slope, then 40% under the cliff, with a few passages requiring cables. A large part of the 6.9 km route is blue and white.
A physically demanding hike, but what a reward at the summit! In good weather, the Peak to Peak is a bonus.
Leysin - Les Mosses
9.45 mi
+2,913 ft
-2,838 ft
6h 55
Difficult
Departure from Leysin (Vaud)
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.
From Leysin to Les Diablerets
16.15 mi
+4,085 ft
-4,938 ft
2 days
Moderate
Departure from Leysin (Vaud)
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.
From Les Fracherets to La Barboleuse by road
7.59 mi
+633 ft
-1,814 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Gryon (Vaud)
The aim of this hike is to be able to walk without the risk of falling on steep, slippery slopes after heavy rain.
Once you have completed the initial climb, it is all downhill.
The starting point can be reached on foot from La Barboleuse or, more conveniently, by bus from Villars sur Ollon or La Barboleuse. The bus stop is called Les Fracherets. You can even go to the bus terminus, which saves you a few dozen metres of elevation gain.
Lac de Derborence Mountain Hut – Ovronnaz
14.26 mi
+7,126 ft
-7,428 ft
12h 45
Very difficult
Departure from Conthey (Valais)
The path winds through mountain pastures at the foot of the Diablerets on the border between the cantons of Vaud and Valais, circling the Grand Muveran (3,051 m) and crossing the pass linking it to the Petit Muveran (2,811 m). The panoramic views it offers of the great Alpine peaks (Grand Combin, Dents du Midi, Mont Blanc, etc.) are magnificent.
Along the shores of Lake Geneva from Villeneuve to Montreux.
3.27 mi
+177 ft
-167 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Villeneuve (Canton de Vaud) (Vaud)
A pleasant walk along the "Riviera of Lake Geneva", with superb panoramic views of the lake and surrounding peaks, the grand residences of Montreux and the famous Château de Chillon. This walk is proposed as a one-way trip with the option of returning either by boat or on foot.
Les Paccots - Vevey
13.66 mi
+1,657 ft
-4,098 ft
7h 45
Difficult
Departure from Châtel-Saint-Denis (Canton of Fribourg)
This last stage will take you to the shores of Lake Geneva in Vevey. From Les Paccots, a forest trail will lead you to the Fégire footbridge, where the Veveyse de Fégire marks the border between the cantons of Fribourg and Vaud. When you arrive at Laly and from the Pléiades trail, you can admire Lake Geneva and the surrounding Alpine peaks. You will pass through a few vineyards before arriving in Vevey.
Crossing the Pléiades from Blonay
6.58 mi
+1,762 ft
-2,480 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Blonay (Vaud)
A classic destination in the region offering magnificent views of Lake Geneva and the surrounding mountains. The route is particularly recommended in spring and autumn. In summer, this largely shaded route limits excessive exposure to the sun. The hike is ideal for family activities, including a visit to the AstroPléiades educational site.