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Le Bout du Monde walks
The End of the World
Visorando Member
5.80 mi
+971 ft
-948 ft
3h 30
Easy
Departure from Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval (Haute-Savoie)
This place really does exist and it’s not far away! To get there, simply:- head to the stunning Sixt Fer à Cheval cirque,- take the wide tracks and paths starting from the car park,- continue on to the front walls.
The Pas du Boret
6.55 mi
+1,827 ft
-1,798 ft
4h 35
Difficult
Departure from Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval (Haute-Savoie)
A superb hike in the Giffre Valley, much of which is in the Sixt Passy nature reserve, with exceptional scenery and breathtaking views.
The Cirque du Fer à Cheval and the Bout du Monde from Nambride
8.80 mi
+1,394 ft
-1,375 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval (Haute-Savoie)
A must-see in this mountainous area, close to Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval, this hike offers views of magnificent landscapes. Between the cliffs, you follow the Giffre river and admire the many waterfalls of the torrents that flow into it.
It starts here from the car park just after Nambride, the last car park where you can park for free to access the site. You can therefore shorten this hike (see practical information and other descriptions on Visorando). Most of the elevation gain is at the bottom of the valley and can also be avoided (see practical information).
Lac de la Vogealle via the Pas du Boret
10.48 mi
+4,144 ft
-4,127 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval (Haute-Savoie)
A very beautiful day hike with a wide variety of landscapes.
Please note: the Pas du Boret pass should only be attempted by experienced hikers who are not prone to vertigo. If you do not feel comfortable walking along the mountainside, take the route via Bout du Monde instead. Avoid the Pas du Boret if the weather conditions are not favourable.
Refuge des Fonts - Refuge de la Vogealle
14.69 mi
+4,423 ft
-2,664 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval (Haute-Savoie)
A lovely hike in the Cirque du Fer à Cheval with its remarkable waterfalls, a stop at the Bout du Monde, with a balcony path through the forest to reach the Chalet du Boret, and a steady climb to reach the Refuge de la Vogealle perched on a pretty plateau.
Important note: this route requires a taxi shuttle from the Cascade du Rouget to the Cirque du Fer à Cheval (14 km) to reduce the walking distance.
Tour of the Dents Blanches massif, Ruan, Tenneverge
75.55 mi
+33,983 ft
-33,875 ft
8 days
Very difficult
Departure from Vallorcine (Haute-Savoie)
Straddling the Franco-Swiss border, the Dents Blanches, Dents du Midi, Tenneverge, Mont Ruan and Aiguilles Rouges. An area strongly shaped by the folding of the Alps, with surprising landscapes ranging from lunar deserts to high-altitude lakes, waterfalls and forgotten mountain pastures. A wild and unspoilt nature that only hikers can discover. Alpine valleys, often isolated by "pas", technical and cabled paths opening the doors to this universe of raw and grandiose nature...
Walks near Le Bout du Monde
Vogealle Refuge - Bonavau Inn
7.48 mi
+3,412 ft
-4,570 ft
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.
Ascent of the Haute Cime and return to Champéry
10.07 mi
+5,023 ft
-8,419 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Evionnaz (Valais)
Starting from the Susanfe hut, climb up to a unique viewpoint in a high mountain setting!
Auberge de Bonavau - Auberge de Salanfe
9.16 mi
+6,831 ft
-6,001 ft
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.
Cantine de la Barmaz - Auberge de Salanfe
8.61 mi
+4,977 ft
-3,917 ft
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.
From Champéry to the Susanfe hut
4.78 mi
+4,219 ft
-823 ft
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.
Vieux Emosson Refuge - Refuge de la Pierre à Bérard
7.85 mi
+3,921 ft
-4,715 ft
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
7.16 mi
+2,067 ft
-4,728 ft
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.
Cabane d'Antème - Cantine de la Barmaz
6.43 mi
+1,617 ft
-3,366 ft
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.
Ascending journey to the heights of Vallorcine
5.59 mi
+961 ft
-2,986 ft
3h 25
Difficult
Departure from Finhaut (Valais)
An easy hike overlooking the Trient and Vallorcine valleys, with superb views of the surrounding mountains such as the Mont Blanc massif and the 4,000-metre peaks of Valais. Caution for those prone to vertigo or fear of heights: there is a section with handrails, which is not dangerous but requires particular attention
Emosson Dam - Auberge de Salanfe
8.25 mi
+4,167 ft
-4,711 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Finhaut (Valais)
For this first stage, after skirting Lake Emosson opposite the Mont Ruan massif, the Col de Barberine and Col d'Emaney passes will take you to the shores of Lake Salanfe. You will appreciate the contrast between the Ruan massif and the Dents du Midi massif.