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Tour de Mayen
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13km 
+851m 
-849m 
6h10
Difficult 
Starting point in Leysin - Vaud The Tours d'Aï and Mayen are twin peaks visible from afar. The Tour de Mayen is slightly lower than its neighbour, not as busy and provides a more wilderness setting. The climb is progressive with two stages, the Chalets de Mayen and Segray Lake. Just beneath the summit, a very clear view of Lac Léman, les Diablerets, le Chablais, les dents du Midi and the Mont Blanc Massif.
Tour d'AÏ
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9.73km
+856m
-854m
5h15
Difficult
Starting point in Leysin - Vaud The Tours d'Aï and Mayen are twin peaks visible from afar. The Tour d'AÏ is slightly higher than its neighbour, and also visited more frequently. It's a progressive climb which offers an aerial tour at the very end. Amazing views of Lac Léman, le Chablais, les Dents du Midi and the Mont Blanc massif from the summit.
La Grande Jumelle
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12.9km
+1168m
-1168m
7h00
Difficult
Starting point in Vouvry - Valais A not too busy hike up to a summit offering a vast panoramic view. A relatively challenging route with some aerial passages requesting a certain sense of itinerary at times. The beginning of the hikes passes through Tanay site and its lake.
Le Grammont
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12.02km
+1226m
-1219m
6h55
Difficult
Starting point in Vouvry - Valais Passing through Tanay preserved site, and its lake, you'll climb to the summit offering a unique view point over Lac Léman and a panoramic view over the surrounding mountains.
A busy hiking trail with steep slopes but without any technical difficulty.
N.B. The calculated height difference is over estimated, it's actually closer to 1000 metres.
Tête de Chalin
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12.66km
+1128m
-1123m
6h50
Difficult
Starting point in Monthey - Valais An uphill hike taking you to the foot of the Eastern Peak (Cime de l'Est), eastern peninsular of "les Dents du Midi", with mind-blowing mountain view points and a panoramic view extending towards the Vaudois Alps. A challenging itinerary with a short aerial path through ridges.
7th stage of the TMB Tour du Mont Blanc
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14.13km
+1030m
-1201m
7h00
Average
Starting point in Trient - Valais 7th stage of the TMB: from Forclaz pass to Montroc
12.64km
+1567m
-863m
8h05
Difficult
Starting point in Orsières - Valais A circular walk from Champex Lac; ascending the tranquil and beautiful Combe d'Orny and joining the path to the Cabane d'Orny where there are refreshments available. The descent is via the path back to the La Breya ski lift taking in an optional ascent of La Breya. (It is also possible to descend by foot via the Val d' Arpette or from the ski lift, similarly the walk can be shortened and height gain reduced by taking the ski lift up.)
6th stage of the TMB Tour du Mont Blanc
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12.47km
+1302m
-1271m
7h15
Difficult
Starting point in Orsières - Valais 6th stage of the Mont Blanc tour: from the Relais d'Arpette to the Forclaz Pass via la Fenêtre d'Arpette.
Sentier du Bisse
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4.1km
+153m
-154m
1h35
Easy
Starting point in Orsières - Valais A short and easy walk from Champex Lac, taking the well signposted and good paths beside the Bisse. These are the water channels made to control and route the flow of water for irrigation purposes. The path returns to Champex via part of the Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) path.
Pointe d'Orny : out and return from the La Breya ski lift.
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13.44km
+1180m
-1177m
7h15
Difficult
Starting point in Orsières - Valais An ascent of an easy alpine peak starting from the La Breya ski lift and via the Orny and Trient mountain huts. Superb views over the Trient Plateau.
10.16km
+1002m
-582m
5h45
Very difficult
Starting point in Bagnes - Valais Second stage of this hike crossing two passes, Louvie Pass and Prafleuri Pass, both snow-covered.
Raccard du Blé
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8.09km
+375m
-378m
3h25
Easy
Starting point in Orsières - Valais A circular walk in the lower part of the Swiss Val Ferret. One of the walks publicized by the tourist office and well signposted. There are information boards (in French) about the construction of traditional barns made from local stone and timber. Easy walking, navigation and some interesting information. The first section is on a quiet road.
19.76km
+1315m
-2289m
9h25
Very difficult
Starting point in Hérémence - Valais An unusual stage today: it starts with a downhill hike before a long climb uphill, a second descent and a ski lift ride followed by a walk over flatland and a bus ride to the lodge.
Valais Day 1: Fionay - Cabane de Louvie (Louvie Hut)
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3.24km
+798m
-62m
3h10
Average
Starting point in Bagnes - Valais First stage of this trek linking Fionay village to Saas Fee. A pleasant stage reaching Louvie Hut (la Cabane de Louvie) built on the edge of Louvie Lake.
Trek from Fionay to Saas-Fee
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101.39km
+8355m
-7964m
7 days
Very difficult
Starting point in Bagnes - Valais In the Swiss valley, this particularly pleasant hike allows you to explore the many 4000 m peaks that surround the route.
N.B. this route is outlined on Openmap which doesn't have the details of our fine IGN maps. Before being able to get your hands on a Swiss map, which are more precise, the route and GPS layouts will be handy for this pleasant trek.
16.78km
+1206m
-1167m
8h15
Very difficult
Starting point in Evolène - Valais A high mountain stage which requires hiking boots with crampons to cross the Arolla glacier. You should get an early start for this long stage of the hike.
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