Liddes - Cabane Brunet

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This fourth stage offers various views of the Combin massif. At the top of the village, head towards the Col and Cabane de Mille. After a pleasant walk through the forest, the path gradually opens up to reach Erra. The terrace of the Cabane de Mille offers a magnificent panorama of the Mont Blanc range, the Aiguilles de Chamonix and the Combin massif. At Servay (a small sheepfold after a small lake), head towards Cabane Brunet. The end of the route crosses a rather chaotic area before taking the small road that climbs up to Cabane Brunet. Superb view of the Combin mountains just behind the hut.

This walk is part of a multi-day hike: Chamonix - Zermatt

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 13.77 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 7h 50 
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    Difficulty: Very difficult
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    Back to start: No
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    Ascent: + 1,360 m
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    Descent: - 589 m
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    Highest point: 2,467 m
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    Lowest point: 1,323 m
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Combin massif
Cabane des Mille
Brunet Hut

Description of the walk

The starting point for this stage is the Hôtel du Grand Saint Bernard in Liddes

Signposting: Tour du Saint Bernard (white-red-white markings)

(S) From the Hôtel du Grand Saint Bernard, heading south-east, take Rue du Fond de Ville to its intersection with Route de Lantzettaz. Turn right onto this road and continue to the junction with Chemin de la Cible.

(1) Turn right onto Chemin de la Cible and follow the signs for "Col de Mille". After climbing through the forest, you will reach Chemin des Eperviers.

(2) Continue climbing along Chemin des Eperviers to reach the Erra d'en Bas mountain pasture.

(3) Make one last effort to climb the open slope before reaching the buildings of Erra d'en Haut.

(4) Turn left and follow the signs for "Col de Mille". Walk through the Combe de Mille and arrive at the Cabane de Mille.

(5) Take a break at the hut. Easily reach the Col de Mille.

Markings: Alpenpässe Weg green stickers No. 6 (white-red-white markings)

(6) From the pass, follow trail No. 6 towards Cabane Brunet. Begin the descent through fairly rugged terrain at the foot of Becca Miedzo. You will arrive at a pond (Goli de Servay).

(7) Stay on trail No. 6 and continue to the hamlet of Servay (a few chalets).

(8) At Servay, leave the path on the left and continue the descent on trail No. 6 towards Cabane Brunet. You will arrive at a car park and the Brunet road.

(9) Take the Route de Brunet to quickly reach the eponymous hut, your accommodation for the night (E).

Waypoints

  1. S : km 0 - alt. 1,324 m - Hôtel du Grand Saint Bernard - Liddes
  2. 1 : km 0.42 - alt. 1,360 m - Chemin de la Cible
  3. 2 : km 1.49 - alt. 1,552 m - Sentier des Eperviers
  4. 3 : km 4.06 - alt. 2,098 m - Erra d'en Bas
  5. 4 : km 4.74 - alt. 2,268 m - Erra d'en Haut
  6. 5 : km 6.14 - alt. 2,467 m - Mille Hut
  7. 6 : km 6.2 - alt. 2,460 m - Col de Mille
  8. 7 : km 10.14 - alt. 2,064 m - Goli de Servay
  9. 8 : km 10.47 - alt. 2,073 m - Servay
  10. 9 : km 12.83 - alt. 2,008 m - Parking and Brunet road
  11. E : km 13.77 - alt. 2,103 m - Brunet Hut

Notes

Worth a visit

  • Liddes
  • Col and Cabane de Mille
  • Views of the Combin

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