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Lacs de Fenêtre
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12.42km 
+966m 
-967m 
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.
Petit and Grand Cols Ferret
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13.92km
+927m
-924m
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.
Chemin de Bouquetins / des Bergers
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8.4km
+118m
-503m
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.
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.
Planaval - Rifugio chalet de l'Epée
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11.55km
+932m
-127m
6h00
Moderate
Starting point in Arvier - Province de Aosta A Trek through Valgrisenche with a view over the large village dam.
La Joux - Deffeyes Shelter
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5.34km
+902m
-33m
4h05
Moderate
Starting point in La Thuile (Province de Aosta) - Province de Aosta A trek across the Gran Paradiso passing through the 5 surrounding valleys.
Trek across the Gran Paradiso
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76.92km
+6826m
-6796m
7 days
Moderate
Starting point in La Thuile (Province de Aosta) - Province de Aosta It may not be true paradise but it certainly is heavenly. An exceptional group trek carried out in July 2011 which allows you to explore the Val D'aoste valleys ending with a balcony trail to Gran Paradiso summit.
Deffeyes Shelter - Planaval
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13.32km
+1145m
-2069m
7h05
Difficult
Starting point in La Thuile (Province de Aosta) - Province de Aosta A long and difficult stage due to the ascension of 2 passes.
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.
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.
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.
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.)
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.
Valais Day 1: Fionay - Cabane de Louvie (Louvie Hut)
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3.24km
+798m
-62m
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.
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.
7th stage of the TMB Tour du Mont Blanc
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14.13km
+1030m
-1201m
7h00
Moderate
Starting point in Trient - Valais 7th stage of the TMB: from Forclaz pass to Montroc
Refuge de l'Epée - Bruil
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6.16km
+494m
-1147m
3h10
Moderate
Starting point in Valgrisenche - Province de Aosta Fourth stage between Valgisenche and Val de Rheme.
Saint-Grat Lake and Refuge Adami
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11.4km
+850m
-842m
5h40
Difficult
Starting point in Valgrisenche - Province de Aosta Nestled at the foot of Tête du Ruitor and its glaciers, within a beautiful setting, Saint-Grat Lake is the highlight of any hike in its own right. Through the final twists and turns before the lake, the slope is smooth and the route straightforward. The next climb much steeper, leading to Refuge Adami gives you a stunning view point.
The Matterhorn Tour
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156.13km
+11626m
-11485m
10 days
Difficult
Starting point in Bionaz - Province de Aosta Undertaken over 10 days, this circuit around the Matterhorn is outstanding. Each day it takes you over the 4000 m peaks of this alpine range. As it is located in 2 countries, Italy and Switzerland, it also brings you into contact with three European languages: Italian, German and also French in Valais in Switzerland.
The Matterhorn Tour Day 1: The Léchère - Prarayer Refuge
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4.46km
+184m
-134m
1h50
Easy
Starting point in Bionaz - Province de Aosta Warm-up walk to reach the Prarayer refuge along the right bank of the lake.
Lac du Vuert
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13.71km
+890m
-881m
6h30
Difficult
Starting point in Valgrisenche - Province de Aosta A two part hike. First up the Doire de Valgrisenche, a steady slope offering a leafy, green landscape. From the refuge, the landscape becomes essentially mineral and the slope steeper all the way to Vuert's small perched lake. Stunning high mountain surroundings.
Bruil - Eaux Rousses
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13.14km
+1355m
-1364m
7h40
Difficult
Starting point in Rhemes-Notre-Dame - Province de Aosta Another valley trek, the aim of today is Valsavarenche.
Eaux Rousses - Refuge Vittorio Sella
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14.01km
+1738m
-875m
9h00
Very difficult
Starting point in Valsavarenche - Province de Aosta From Valsavaranche to Val de Cogne in the middle of a herd of chamois.
Refuge Vittorio Sella - Valnontey
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13.4km
+260m
-1181m
4h35
Moderate
Starting point in Cogne - Province de Aosta Spectacular view over Gran Paradiso.
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.
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.
