Zinal - Cabane de Moiry

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The Val d'Anniviers ends at the Zinal Glacier and the Moiry Glacier, separated by the Pigne de la Lé and the Garda Bordon. The route of this fourth stage will take you to the Cabane de Moiry, very close to the glacier of the same name. To avoid the long climb to Sorebois, take the cable car to the Weisshorn area. You will switch to the Moiry side and overlook this magnificent lake at an average altitude of 2,500 metres. Upon arrival at the Cabane de Moiry, you will be richly rewarded.

This walk is part of a multi-day hike: Tour of the Val d'Anniviers and Vallon de Réchy

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 7.69 mi
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    Average duration: 8h 50 
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    Difficulty: Difficult
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    Back to start: No
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    Ascent: + 6,066 ft
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    Descent: - 2,306 ft
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    Highest point: 9,432 ft
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    Lowest point: 5,407 ft
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Cabane de Moiry
Moiry glacier
Moiry glacier
Moiry glacier

Description of the walk

The starting point for this stage is at the Hotel Europe in Zinal.

(S) From the hotel, head towards the Sorebois cable car station.

(1) Take the two cable car sections and get off at the Weisshorn area.

White-red-white markings

(2) Follow a track to the Sorebois ridge.

(3) On the right, follow the small path that leads to the Corne de Sorebois, topped by an antenna.

(4) Enjoy the view before descending the ridge to the junction that takes you to the Lac de Moiry side.

(5) Follow the numerous hairpin bends on the long descent towards the Moiry dam. You will come to a junction at a building (no sign).

(6) Take the path on the left that leads to the "Tour du Lac 2500" trail

(7) Take the path that runs alongside the lake at an altitude of between 2,450 and 2,600 metres. Pass Lac de Moiry and continue until you overlook the small Lac de Châteaupré. You will arrive at the intersection with the path coming from this lake.

(8) Begin the climb towards the Moiry hut and approach a moraine.

(9) After crossing the moraine, patiently follow the numerous hairpin bends towards the Moiry hut, where you will be spending the night (E).

Waypoints

  1. S : mi 0 - alt. 5,479 ft - Hotel Europe - Zinal
  2. 1 : mi 0.18 - alt. 5,453 ft - Sorebois cable car
  3. 2 : mi 1.8 - alt. 8,789 ft - Weisshorn area
  4. 3 : mi 2.32 - alt. 9,364 ft - Towards Corne de Sorebois
  5. 4 : mi 2.4 - alt. 9,423 ft - Corne de Sorebois
  6. 5 : mi 2.55 - alt. 9,288 ft - Moiry sign
  7. 6 : mi 3.52 - alt. 7,851 ft - On the left
  8. 7 : mi 3.61 - alt. 7,785 ft - Moiry sign
  9. 8 : mi 6.02 - alt. 8,248 ft - Moiry sign 1 hour 20 minutes
  10. 9 : mi 6.74 - alt. 8,268 ft - Moiry sign
  11. E : mi 7.69 - alt. 9,252 ft - Moiry Hut (CAS)

Notes

? Sorebois cable car. Take a one-way ticket from Zinal to Espace Weisshorn (2 sections) for CHF 15.50 (half price with the Anniviers Pass offered by hotels. (September 2022). Please note that the Sorebois cable car is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays in September and October.
The elevation gain is around 800 m and the distance is approximately 10 km.

➔ Signage and markings in Switzerland: see this page Signage in Switzerland
➔ Hiking sign: Yellow sign with hiking pictogram

Tour du Lac de Moiry: there are two tours of the lake

  • "Tour du Lac 2250" is the tour closest to the shore, with a road on the right bank and a path on the left bank.
  • "Tour du Lac 2500" is the tour that overlooks the lake at an altitude of around 2500 metres. It is marked with the green sticker 221.

Today's route follows the "Tour du Lac 2500" between points (7) and (8).

? Mountain equipment, including good hiking boots, warm clothing and sun protection.

? Accommodation: Cabane de Moiry

? Weather: before setting off, check the Swiss weather forecast or Meteoblue.

Worth a visit

  • Zinal.
  • Corne de Sorebois.
  • Lake Moiry.
  • Châteaupré Lake.
  • Aiguilles and Pigne de la Towpath.
  • Moiry Hut.
  • Moiry Glacier.
  • Pigne Pass.
  • Grand Cornier.
  • Pointe de Bricola.

Reviews and comments

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