Les Mosses - Les Diablerets

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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.

This walk is part of a multi-day hike: From Leysin to Les Diablerets

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 6.69 mi
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    Average duration: 4h 05 
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    Difficulty: Moderate
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    Back to start: No
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    Ascent: + 1,148 ft
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    Descent: - 2,096 ft
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    Highest point: 5,627 ft
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    Lowest point: 3,701 ft
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Description of the walk

The starting point for this stage is at the Relais Alpin (Col des Mosses).

(S) When you leave the hotel, turn right and walk to the end of the building, where you will see a grassy path that leads to a small road. Continue along this road until you reach Chemin du Lioson.

(1) Head south and follow the signs for Les Diablerets. Continue along this small road until you reach a crossroads.

(2) Follow the direction indicated by a yellow sign with a hiker pictogram. Take Chemin des Crosérins for about 2 km. After two bends, at the end of the small road, you will see a signpost.

(3) Follow the signs for Odiou for 15 minutes. Take the left-hand path and, very soon after a bend, look out for another sign.
Turn left again towards Odiou. After climbing through the forest, you will reach a crossroads.

(4) Take a short detour to the right towards the Odiou farm and enjoy a panoramic view of the Leysin towers. Return to the junction.

(4) Follow the sign for "Chersaule 15 min" to reach this hamlet and come out onto a small road with a sign.

(5) Follow the sign for "Vers l'Église" (towards the church). Walk along this small road until you reach the next sign.

(6) Go through the gate and do not take the most obvious path on the right that leads to a property. Take the small path just opposite the gate, marked with yellow posts. After passing through the forest, you will come to a crossroads with a sign.

(7) Continue towards "Les Grangettes, Vers l'Église". Begin a fairly steep descent along a stream and come to a small road.

(8) Turn left towards La Lavanche, taking the Chemin des Grangettes and then the Chemin de la Lavanche.

(9) In the hamlet of La Lavanche, a sign indicates the directions for "Les Fornaches, vers l'Église". Continue in this direction, straight ahead, until you reach a crossroads in the hamlet of La Fontaine.

(10) Turn south towards "Vers l'Église". Cross the Route du Pillon and take a shortcut to rejoin the Route de Vers l'Église. Cross the stream and you will see another sign.

(11) Turn left, heading east towards Les Diablerets. Follow the Route des Côtes to Les Diablerets. Cross the first bridge, just before the railway station, turn left into Rue de la Gare and return to the Hôtel des Chamois, your accommodation for the day (E).

Waypoints

  1. S : mi 0 - alt. 4,751 ft - Relais Alpin (Col des Mosses)
  2. 1 : mi 0.12 - alt. 4,806 ft - Sign for "Les Diablerets"
  3. 2 : mi 0.36 - alt. 4,862 ft - Hiker sign on a yellow background
  4. 3 : mi 1.87 - alt. 5,295 ft - Signpost Odiou 15 mins
  5. 4 : mi 2.18 - alt. 5,528 ft - Signpost for Chersaule 15 mins
  6. 5 : mi 2.96 - alt. 5,423 ft - Sign at elevation 1653
  7. 6 : mi 3.11 - alt. 5,328 ft - Signpost towards the church
  8. 7 : mi 3.64 - alt. 4,780 ft - : Signpost towards the church
  9. 8 : mi 4.16 - alt. 3,914 ft - : Signpost for Les Diablerets 1 hour 5 minutes
  10. 9 : mi 4.54 - alt. 3,776 ft - Signpost towards the church
  11. 10 : mi 5.32 - alt. 3,816 ft - Signpost towards the church
  12. 11 : mi 5.49 - alt. 3,701 ft - Sign for Les Diablerets
  13. E : mi 6.69 - alt. 3,806 ft - Hotel Le Chamois

Notes

? Yellow or red and white.

? Mountain equipment, including good hiking boots, warm clothing and sun protection.

? Accommodation in Les Diablerets: Hôtel Le Chamois

? Transport: return to Leysin Feydey via the Sépey Train R24 + Bus175Timetable]

? Weather: before setting off, check the Swiss weather forecast or Météoblue

? Alpine pastures: You will cross several alpine pastures. Please stay on the paths that pass through private property. Remember to close gates behind you.

Worth a visit

  • The towers of Aï, Mayen and Famelon.
  • Les Mosses.
  • Lake Lioson.
  • Pic de Chaussy.
  • Les Diablerets.

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