TVSB X-Alpine 140 Km 2023
Technical sheet
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 138.41 km -
Average duration: 64h 45 -
Difficulty: Not specified -
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Return to departure point: Yes -
Vertical gain: + 8,813 m -
Vertical drop: - 8,809 m -
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Highest point: 2,814 m -
Lowest point: 709 m
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Country:
Switzerland
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Area: Alps -
District:
Bagnes -
Start/End: N 46.096954° / E 7.225683° -
IGN map(s): Ref. 3630OT, 3630OTR -
Hour-by-hour weather
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,478 m
- 1 : km 12.98 - alt. 2,333 m - R1 liquid
- 2 : km 29.8 - alt. 709 m - R2 solid;05:40
- 3 : km 37.36 - alt. 1,465 m - R3 solid;07:30
- 4 : km 45.9 - alt. 2,812 m - R4 liquid
- 5 : km 59.64 - alt. 1,601 m - R5 chaud;15:30
- 6 : km 73.76 - alt. 2,470 m - R6 solid;20:45
- 7 : km 87.85 - alt. 1,618 m - R7 sac;24:30
- 8 : km 99.61 - alt. 2,476 m - R8 solid
- 9 : km 107.3 - alt. 2,100 m - R9 solid;30:50
- 10 : km 114.4 - alt. 2,629 m - R10 liqid
- 11 : km 125.9 - alt. 1,076 m - R11 chaud;36:45
- 12 : km 131.68 - alt. 2,262 m - R12 solid;40:30
- S/E : km 138.41 - alt. 1,480 m - Arrivée!;42:00
Other walks in the area
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Walker 10.16 km
+1,067 m
-641 m
8 hrs
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Departure from Bagnes (Valais)
Second stage of this hike crossing two passes, Louvie Pass and Prafleuri Pass, both snow-covered.
Trek from Fionay to Saas-Fee
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+8,402 m
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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)
Walker 3.24 km
+790 m
-54 m
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from 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.
Le Belvedere
Walker 
7.29 km
+643 m
-638 m
3h 55
Moderate
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This is a variation on the Sentier Le Belvedere walk which is described in the Pays du St-Bernard tourist booklet.
Sentier du Bisse
Walker 
4.10 km
+160 m
-159 m
1h 40
Easy
Departure from 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.
Champex to Cabane d'Orny and return via La Breya summit and ski lift.
Walker 
12.64 km
+1,692 m
-1,001 m
8h 25
Difficult
Departure from 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.)
Champex to Cabane d'Orny via the Col de la Breya.
Walker 
11.28 km
+1,679 m
-991 m
8h 00
Difficult
Departure from 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.
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