Orsières walks
Raccard du Blé
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8.09 km 
+375 m 
-378 m 
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.
Chemin de Bouquetins / des Bergers
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8.40 km
+118 m
-503 m
2h45
Easy
Starting point in Orsières - Valais This walk is a mixture of the Chemin de Bouquetins which coincides with the Sentier des Bergers in places. It takes advantage of the ski-lift in Fouly to save on the ascent but you can always walk uphill if you choose. These walks are both publicized by the tourist office and are well signposted.
Petit and Grand Cols Ferret
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13.92 km
+927 m
-924 m
6h40
Moderate
Starting point in Orsières - Valais A lovely circular walk taking in both of the Col Ferrets. Done the way described means that you will ascend the steeper sections and enjoy the easy descent following the Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) path.
Plan Monnay
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8.23 km
+506 m
-505 m
3h50
Moderate
Starting point in Liddes - Valais A lovely circular walk for a half day out which is good if the weather is forecast to deteriorate in the afternoon. It can also be extended if you want a longer walk. Amazing views from the top of Plan Monnay.
Pointe d'Orny : out and return from the La Breya ski lift.
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13.44 km
+1,180 m
-1,177 m
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.
Le Belvedere circular walk
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7.29 km
+619 m
-613 m
3h50
Moderate
Starting point in Orsières - Valais This is a variation on the Sentier Le Belvedere walk which is described in the Pays du St-Bernard tourist booklet.
Sentier du Bisse
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4.10 km
+153 m
-154 m
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.
6th stage of the TMB Tour du Mont Blanc
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12.47 km
+1,302 m
-1,271 m
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.
Champex to Cabane d'Orny via the Col de la Breya.
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11.28 km
+1,521 m
-823 m
7h35
Difficult
Starting point in Orsières - Valais A circular walk from Champex Lac; ascending via the Bisses to the Arpette valley and then taking the path uphill through forest to the Col de la Breya. Then descending and joining the path to the Cabane d'Orny (refreshments available). The descent is via the path back to the La Breya chair lift taking in an optional ascent of La Breya.
12.64 km
+1,567 m
-863 m
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.)
Lacs de Fenêtre
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12.42 km
+966 m
-967 m
6h20
Moderate
Starting point in Saint-Rhémy-En-Bosses - Province de Aosta A superb circular walk crossing three cols and the border into Italy and back. There are amazing and changing views throughout. Recently upgraded with signage as a locally important route and marked as 210 on the Swiss side of the border, 103 or 13a on the Italian side.
Described here in a clockwise direction as the Col du Bastillon is better in ascent than descent.
7th stage of the TMB Tour du Mont Blanc
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14.13 km
+1,030 m
-1,201 m
7h00
Moderate
Starting point in Trient - Valais 7th stage of the TMB: from Forclaz pass to Montroc
Valais Day 1: Fionay - Cabane de Louvie (Louvie Hut)
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3.24 km
+798 m
-62 m
3h10
Moderate
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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101.39 km
+8,355 m
-7,964 m
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.
Valais Day 2: Cabane de Louvie - Cabane de Prafleuri (Louvie Hut - Prafleuri Hut)
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10.16 km
+1,002 m
-582 m
5h45
Very difficult
Starting point in Bagnes - Valais Second stage of this hike crossing two passes, Louvie Pass and Prafleuri Pass, both snow-covered.
