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Col des Planches - La Tzoumaz
Visorando Member
8.55 mi
+3,048 ft
-2,720 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Vollèges (Valais)
During this first stage, you will discover part of the Old Saxon Bisse (the longest of the bisse: 26 km from its water source in Siviez to La Boveresse). The bisse starts at the point (6). Built in the 1850s, the pipes no longer exist, so you will have to wait until you reach La Tzoumaz to finally see water flowing along the path. The bisse is currently being restored in sections.
From Col des Planches to Grimentz via the bisses trail
62.15 mi
+16,946 ft
-16,348 ft
6 days
Difficult
Departure from Vollèges (Valais)
The word "bisse" is used in Valais to refer to irrigation channels that carry water from the mountains to cultivated land. They can be buried in the ground, carved into the rock or suspended from cliffs. Some bisses are over 500 years old and their pipes are damaged or no longer exist due to landslides. Water is therefore not available everywhere, despite efforts to restore this precious heritage.
Over six days, you will discover these trails steeped in history.
Six Blanc mountain, Mont Brûlé and Col de Mille
11.59 mi
+3,504 ft
-3,530 ft
8h 25
Difficult
Departure from Bagnes (Valais)
A challenging loop with alternating gentle climbs and easy descents, offering magnificent views of the Val de Bagne on one side and Orsières on the other. There are also numerous views of the French and Swiss Alps in good weather.
Champex-Lac to Trient -Tour Mont Blanc
Association / Club / Walk leader8.96 mi
+2,953 ft
-3,461 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Orsières (Valais)
This 8th stage of the Tour Mont Blanc (TMB) offers two options, the tough one via Fenetre D'Arpette and the somewhat easier option over Porte à l'Ô. Here's the second version, past Plan de L' au, over Alpage de Bovine and Porte à l'Ô, past the Col de la Forclaz to drop down to Trient. Let's do it!
The TMB is a classic long-distance footpath that goes around Mont Blanc, passing from France into Italy and through Switzerland before returning to France.
Champex - Trient
9.85 mi
+2,848 ft
-3,389 ft
7h 00
Moderate
Departure from Orsières (Valais)
stage 7 of the Tour du Mont Blanc from Champex (Switzerland) to Trient via the Col de la Forclaz.
Le Belvedere
4.53 mi
+2,110 ft
-2,093 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from 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
2.55 mi
+525 ft
-522 ft
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.
7.85 mi
+5,551 ft
-3,284 ft
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.
7.01 mi
+5,509 ft
-3,251 ft
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.
6th stage of the Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB)
7.75 mi
+4,652 ft
-4,564 ft
7h 35
Difficult
Departure from Orsières (Valais)
6th stage of the Mont Blanc tour: from the Relais d'Arpette to the Forclaz Pass via la Fenêtre d'Arpette.
Champex-Lac - Liddes
7.28 mi
+1,923 ft
-2,441 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Orsières (Valais)
This third stage is fairly short and relaxing. It allows you to enjoy Champex and its lake a little longer. After the village of Orsières, you will follow a forest path on the left bank of the Dranse d'Entremont, then on its right bank before climbing up to the village of Liddes.
La Tzoumaz - Nendaz
9.23 mi
+2,001 ft
-2,372 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Riddes (Valais)
The elevation profile says it all about this day. Most of the route runs along the Grand Bisse de Saxon. This section has been beautifully restored. In Taillay, you will discover a water wheel and a hammer powered by the stream. This ingenious invention was an alarm signal. The sound of the hammer could be heard 2 km away. The absence of sound alerted the bisse guard. You will recognise the Muverans massif on the other side of the Rhône valley.
Pointe d'Orny : out and return from the La Breya ski lift.
8.35 mi
+4,577 ft
-4,564 ft
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from 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.
Vernayaz – Le Trétien via the Route des Diligences
5.90 mi
+2,936 ft
-981 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Vernayaz (Valais)
This beautiful route follows part of the “Route des Diligences”, which, in themid-19th century, alongside the arrival of the railway, led to the boom in tourism in the Trient Valley. The hike also offers the chance to admire the historic chalets in the villages of Les Granges, Les Marécottes and Le Trétien.Accessible by public transport.
Vernayaz Waterfalls Circular Path
11.65 mi
+5,085 ft
-5,072 ft
9h 45
Very difficult
Departure from Vernayaz (Valais)
This route, starting from Vernayaz, takes in some of the most iconic sites from the early days of tourism in Valais: the Route des Diligences, the Dailley Gorges and the Pissevache Waterfall. To complete a circular route, take a lovely balcony path beneath the Dent du Salentin. This allows you to enjoy the spectacular route through the Dailley Gorges as part of a day’s walk, rather than just a return trip from the car park.
Cabane de Mille - FXB Panossière hut
8.78 mi
+3,245 ft
-2,762 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Liddes (Valais)
Between Mont Blanc and Monte Rosa, the Grand Combin stands out from everywhere. Forming the border between Switzerland and Italy, and the boundary between the Grand Saint-Bernard valley and the Val de Bagne, it rises to 4,314 m. The tour takes seven days; I added an extra day to visit the Fenêtres lakes, the icing on the cake. Each stage offers alpine accommodation.
Cabane de Mille - Cabane Brunet
4.53 mi
+686 ft
-1,909 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Liddes (Valais)
This stage was shortened due to bad weather. The plan was to go via Mont Rogneux. This is a short stage that allows you to avoid Mont Rogneux when it is in thick fog. However, if the weather improves in the afternoon, it is possible to climb from the Cabane Brunet to the Goli des Otanes. You will then walk alongside pastures where Herens cows graze.
The Farinet Footbridge
6.84 mi
+1,486 ft
-1,545 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Chamoson (Valais)
An autumn walk through the lands of Farinet, the Robin Hood of Valais, a beautiful climb through the vineyards to a spectacular footbridge that crosses the Salentze valley at a height of over 130 metres. There are no particular difficulties, but the footbridge is strongly discouraged for people who are prone to vertigo. The thermal baths of Saillon, 500 m from the finish, offer a great way to relax at the end of the day.