ANZÈRE ENGLISH HIKING
21 ROUTES KEY OVERVIEW OF TO SYMBOLS THE ROUTES ➙ Length of the hike Postal bus THE BISSE IRRIGATION CANALS
Grand Bisse d'Ayent Bisse de Bitailla Time required Accomodation 1 3 2 Bisse de Sion 4 Bisse de Clavau ➚ ➘ Ascent and descent Viewing point FAMILY TOURS Level of difficulty Cable cars 5 Tour of the two Bisses 8 Pétoli Tour Duration of stage Car park 6 Museum Trail 9 Le Gô Panoramic Trail
Total duration Picnic spot 7 Mill Trail 10 Tour of the Five Ponds
Montain route Camp site TOURS IN RESORT 11 Tour of the Alps 13 Tour of the Combe d'Arbaz Hiking trail Restaurant 12 Dahu Marmot Tour Ideal for families Accessible with a pushchair MOUNTAIN TOURS 14 Alpine Botanical Route 18 Tour of the Sex Rouge 15 Lapiaz-Tour 19 Tour of the bearded vulture
16 Tseuzier Lake 20 Tour of the Six des Eaux-Froides 17 Audannes' hut 21 Tour of the Wildhorn
Photo credits Cédric Demeester - Anzère Tourisme - Imprimex.jjd Nicolas Sedlatchek - Mickaël Meusburger version 04.2021 CONTACT DETAILS CONTACT USEFUL INFORMATION DETAILS Switzerland +41
Anzère Tourisme Place du Village 8 - 1972 Anzère Tsalan alpine pasture 1972 Anzère - 078 812 43 92 027 399 28 00 - [email protected] - www.anzere.ch Audannes' Hut 1972 Anzère - 027 398 45 50 Open from Monday to Sunday from 8.30am to midday and from 1.30pm to 6pm | Sunday in low season from 9am to 12pm [email protected] - www.guide-montagne-mer.ch - www.audannes.ch Cable Car Télé Anzère Place de la télécabine - 1972 Anzère Cabanon « La Fermette » étang-Long - 1974 Arbaz - 079 800 59 81 027 398 14 14 - [email protected] L'Étape de Lourantze 1966 Ayent - 079 584 13 56 Postal bus www.postauto.ch Train CFF/SBB www.cff.ch Le Grenier de Zalan 1972 Anzère - 027 398 38 84
Emergencies hotline 144 Restaurant Pas de Maimbré 1972 Anzère - 027 398 14 22 Swiss weather www.meteosuisse.admin.ch [email protected] - www.pasdemaimbre.ch
Petit Caribou (Tsalan) 1972 Anzère 078 657 23 57 - [email protected] - www.rda-sa.ch
Dear hiker, Restaurant du Lac de Tseuzier 1972 Anzère 027 398 26 97 - [email protected] - www.rda-sa.ch Don't forget to scan the QR-code before every hike. This will help you to read the route and find your way around Restaurant du Lac 1974 Arbaz - 027 398 24 84 better! [email protected]
The Anzère Tourism team wishes you a pleasant hike on the hiking trails of the region. Built in 1442, the Bisse d'Ayent draws its water directly from the Lienne river 1 below the imposing dam wall. The bisse irrigates the pastures and vineyards GRAND of Ayent and Grimisuat, either in the traditional way or by spray irrigation, and ends up in Revouire lake. To reach it, you start your hike on the wall of Tseuzier Dam and then head down into the Lienne valley until you meet the bisse. From BISSE D'AYENT here you can marvel at a piece of history and see the incredible work done by our forefathers, some of whom lost their lives building these canals to the vineyards below. Postal buses can be taken at various points on the route. An extraordinary hike between Tseuzier Dam and the Mayens d'Arbaz. Please Tseuzier Dam Suspension Etang-Long note: the bisse follows a mountain trail until “La Forniri” (suitable equipment Le Samarin bisse Le Pertou lake required). Filled with water: June to September. Bus included with the 1'800 Anzère Liberté pass.
1'600 Tseuzier Dam 0:00 1'400 Le Samarin 1:15 1:15 Suspension bisse 0:30 1:45 1'200 Le Pertou 0:45 2:30 Etang-Long lake 0:30 3:00 1'000 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11.3 | ➙ 11.3 km | 3:00 h | ➚ 68 m | ➘ 519 m | Medium IDÉAL EN FAMILLE
The municipality of Sion built the Bisse de Sion between 1901 and 1903 to channel water from the Lienne river to the Sionne river. At its 2 BISSE DE SION start, the Bisse de Sion crosses the Lourantze stream over a wooden aqueduct. It then runs alongside Tseuzier lake and leaves the Rawyl cirque through a series of tunnels. The source of the Bisse de Sion lies beneath the waterfalls of the Lienne near to the Gîte de Lourantze, where you can grab a bite to eat. This magnificent route links the Tseuzier Dam cirque with the resort of Anzère. Please note: the
Etang bisse follows a mountain path until it reaches Les Rousses (suitable long equipment required). Filled with water: from 15 July to 15 August. Bus included with the Anzère Liberté pass. Lourantse Anzère Les Rousses Les Grillesses cable car 2'000 Bisse filled with water 0:00 Tseuzier Dam 0:30 0:30 1'800 Les Rousses 0:45 1:15 1'600 Ravouené 0:30 1:45 Les Grillesses 0:30 2:15 1'400 Anzère cable car 0:35 2:50 1'200 Étang-Long lake 0:35 3:25 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 12.9 | ➙ 12.9 km | 3:25 h | ➚ 191 m | ➘ 663 m | Easy/medium The source of the Bisse de Bitailla is in Les Évouettes. The access to 3 this bisse is possible from Anzère or Arbaz by following the signs for Les BISSE DE Évouettes. The Bitailla (made up of the words “Bisse” and “Tailla”) is very old. The earliest documented reference dates to 1307. The Bitailla runs underground during its initial stretch and then under open sky. Its BITAILLA water is first divided proportionally between Arbaz and Ayent and then Bisse filled between the various villages. This system of division is a fine example with water Lombardon Étang-Long lake Les Évouettes lake St-Romain of water management. It is one of the few bisses to be filled with water all year around. 1'500 It makes up part of the educational “Museum Trail”. 1'400
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1'200 Les Évouettes 0:00 Étang-Long lake 0:30 0:30 1'100 Lombardon lake 0:20 0:50 1'000 St-Romain 0:40 1:30 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 | ➙ 6 km | 1:30 h | ➚ 17 m | ➘ 497 m | Easy IDÉAL EN FAMILLE
The hike starts off from the village of St-Romain and finishes to the north of Sion. The Bisse de Clavau provides a panoramic view of the valley and the 4 BISSE famous terraced vineyards. It was built in 1453 to irrigate the vineyards and is still in use today. It overlooks the Rhône Valley between Sion and St-Léonard. The section through the Lienne gorge is wonderful and provides views right DE CLAVAU over the river. An educational trail highlights the location’s wealth of natural beauty. This bisse is very popular as it is close to the town and the hike is easy to complete. Two snack bars (Le Cube at the Varone wine estate and La
Water taken Guérite Brûlefer at the Bonvin estate) provide ideal spots for light refreshments from the Lienne before continuing your walk. Filled with water: from the end of April to the end Tsampon Signèse Champlan Sion of September. Bus between St-Romain and Anzère included with the Anzère Liberté pass.
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Water taken from the Lienne 0:00 800 Tsampon 0:30 0:30 600 Signèse 0:40 1:10 Champlan 0:20 1:30 400 Sion-Brasserie 0:30 2:00
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 | ➙ 7.8 km | 2:00 h | ➚ 95 m | ➘ 146 m | Easy IDÉAL EN FAMILLE
A walk of about 2h30, ideal for discovering the two emblematic Bisses of the region. 5 TOUR OF THE The walk starts at the Bisse de Sion and then leaves it for a short descent to the Grand Bisse d'Ayent. It is possible to see the remains from the Partset by walking 15 minutes in the direction of Samarin. TWO BISSES The way back is via the Bisse to the tennis courts of Anzère.
Anzère Torrent de Forniri Anzère Cable car Cable car Partset Le Pertou
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1'200 Partset 0:10 0:55 Le Pertou 0:50 1:45 Anzère Cable car 0:35 2:20 1'000 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 | ➙ 8 km | 2:20 h | ➚ 286 m | ➘ 286 m | Facile/moyen Botyre - Ayent-Anzère www .mu s e e -des-b isse s.ch
Horaires Me, je, ve : 14h00 à 19h00 Sa, di : 11h00 à 19h00 The Museum Trail uses parts of the Sion, Ayent and Bitailla bisses to form 6 a new route. It has special “Chemin du Musée” signposts and information MUSEUM TRAIL boards which provide visitors with an insight into the bisses. Several routes are available depending on how much time you have and how much effort you wish to expend.
Admission to the Valais Bisses Museum is included with the Anzère Liberté pass. Étang-Long Valais Bisses lake Museum Anzère Suspension bisse cable car Lombardon Probon Pertou lake 1'600 Anzère cable car 0:00 Probon 0:30 0:30 1'400 Suspension bisse 0:30 1:00 1'200 Pertou 0:50 1:50 Étang-Long lake 0:30 2:20 1'000 Lombardon lake 0:20 2:40 800 Valais Bisses Museum 0:35 3:15 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 | ➙ 13 km | 3:15 h | ➚ 134 m | ➘ 705 m | Medium On the Mill Trail you first pass through the village of Arbaz, heading 7 towards the Sionne valley. There’s a lovely picnic spot at a place called MILL TRAIL Planeige. From here you start walking down to the old mill until you reach the Bisse de Grimisuat. You pass by the Besson goat farm, which sells produce made from goat’s milk (the goats’ barn can be visited). You return to Arbaz via the village of Blignou.
The Mills Colline du Pétoli Arbaz Goat farm Arbaz Planeige Besson 1'400
Arbaz 0:00 1'200 Planeige 0:45 0:45 The Mills 0:30 1:15 1'000 Goat farm Besson 0:25 1:40 Colline du Pétoli 0:20 2:00 800 Arbaz 0:30 2:30 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 | ➙ 8.6 km | 2:30 h | ➚ 374 m | ➘ 376 m | Medium IDÉAL EN FAMILLE
Setting off from the cable car square or the village square, the Pétoli 8 Tour initially follows the Bisse de Sion before entering the forest, where PÉTOLI TOUR some parts of the route are lined with small chalets and mayens. Take the time to stop and marvel at the incredible views of the valley and Crans-Montana.
This short walk, which takes around an hour and a half, is ideally suited to children, making it great for a family outing. The walk is open all year round and every season has its own particular beauty.
Probon Anzère cable car Anzère cable car 1'600 Anzère cable car 0:00 1'500 Probon 0:30 0:30 Anzère cable car 0:45 1:15
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 | ➙ 4.5 km | 1:15 h | ➚ 133 m | ➘ 134 m | Easy IDÉAL EN FAMILLE
The walk starts at the car park of the Anzère cable car. Embarking on the 9 LE GÔ Le Gô Panoramic Trail, you first pass by the delightful mayens of Le Gô and their alpine pastures. You then reach the top of the bunker of the avalanche study centre. From here you leave the Sionne valley and head towards the PANORAMIC Étang-Long lake, where refreshments are available. You then return to An- zère following the Bisse de Sion. TRAIL Anzère Anzère cable car cable car Les Évouettes Étang-Long lake 1'700
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1'500 Anzère cable car 0:00 Mayen du Gô 0:20 0:20 1'400 Les Évouettes 0:25 0:45 Étang-Long lake 0:30 1:15 1'300 Anzère cable car 0:45 2:00
1'200 | ➙ 6.4 km | 2:00 h | ➚ 326 m | ➘ 330 m | Easy 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.4 IDÉAL EN FAMILLE
The Five Ponds Tour is a circular walk, all of which is suitable for pushchairs. 10 You set off from the village of Arbaz towards the lakes of Botyre and Saxonne. FIVE PONDS You then continue on an asphalt road to reach Lombardon lake. From there you return towards the Mayens d’Arbaz until you reach Étang-Long lake. Stop off by the charming river on the banks of Tourbière lake where there is a TOUR wonderful picnic spot. You return to the starting point by the tennis courts.
Saxonne lake Arbaz Botyre Lake Étang-Long lake Arbaz 1'400
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1'000 Arbaz 0:30 1:45 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 | ➙ 6.5 km | 1:45 h | ➚ 216 m | ➘ 214 m | Easy Cet été, découvrez nos destinations clés en main avec CarPostal
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Anzère cable car Anzère cable car La Tsalan Brune d'Arbaz Le Tsijiri Les Rousses Ravouéné Anzère cable car 0:00 2'500 La Brune 1:15 1:15 Tsalan d'Arbaz 0:25 1:40 Le Tsijiri 0:40 2:20 2'000 Les Rousses 0:40 3:00 Ravouéné 0:45 3:45 Anzère cable car 1:05 4:50
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 | ➙ 16.7 km | 4:50 h | ➚ 633 m | ➘ 634 m | Medium Setting off from the cable car square, the Dahu Tour starts by climbing the 12 La Brune slope for around 1 hour 15 minutes. Those who are less sporty DAHU MARMOT can also start the Dahu Tour from the middle station by taking the cable car.
The route then continues through the alpine pastures of Tsalan, Ayent and TOUR Arbaz before heading down to the Restaurant du Tsalan and on towards the Mayens des Grillesses. It returns to the starting point via a hillside route.
Anzère Anzère Cable car included with the Anzère Liberté pass from 2 nights stay. cable car Tsalan cable car La Brune Terrasse Les Grillesses 2'200
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1'600 Tsalan Terrasse 0:35 1:50 Les Grillesses 0:40 2:30 1'400 Anzère cable car 0:45 3:15 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 | ➙ 10 km | 3:15 h | ➚ 567 m | ➘ 565 m | Medium You set off on this magnificent hike from Étang-Long lake (free car park). 13 First, follow the Bisse de Bitaillaz to the Les Évouettes reservoir. From here, TOUR OF THE head towards La Comba alpine pasture through the mayens. The La Comba- Incron section is a hillside route. From Incron you go downhill through the COMBE D’ARBAZ Mayens de Vermenala to finish the walk in Planeige forest. Picnic and drinks recommended (no restaurants).
Étang-Long lake Étang-Long Les Évouettes La Comba Incron Planeige lake
2'000 Étang-Long lake 0:00 1'800 Les Évouettes 0:50 0:50 1'600 La Comba 0:30 1:20 Incron 0:50 2:10 1'400 Planeige 1:00 3:10 Étang-Long lake 0:35 3:45 1'200 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 | ➙ 11 km | 3:45 h | ➚ 665 m | ➘ 665 m | Easy The alpine botanical trail of Pas de Maimbré, around a kilometre long, al- 14 lows you to discover alpine flora at an altitude of 2,362 metres. Eleven ALPINE stations describe the various species found amongst the great diversity of flora. You may come across vultures, eagles and marmots. After following BOTANICAL the trail, children can have a fantastic time tubing. TRAIL OF PAS Cable car included with the Anzère Liberté pass from 2 nights stay. DE MAIMBRÉ Alpine pasture Tsalan The hike starts and ends at the wall of Tseuzier Dam. After leaving the dam 15 wall, you walk alongside the lake until you reach the Gîte de Lourantze, LAPIAZ TOUR where you can grab a bite to eat. You then climb in the direction of the bu- colic Téné lake perched amidst the limestone pavement. You then continue the tour making the gentle climb down across the limestone pavement, a magnificent natural balcony that overlooks Tseuzier lake. From here you Tseuzier Dam head down the slope to the alpine pasture of Armillon, then the route leads Lourantze Tseuzier Dam Lourantze Téné lake Armillon through a small tunnel before ending its descent in Lourantze. You then re- turn to the dam wall by following the Bisse de Sion from its source. This route can be difficult if there is snow on the ground. Please note: the Lapiaz Tour is 2'400 a mountain route (appropriate equipment required). Bus included with the Anzère Liberté pass. 2'200 Tseuzier Dam 0:00 2'000 Lourantze 0:30 0:30 Téné lake 1:35 2:05 1'800 Armillon 1:00 3:05 Lourantze 0:40 3:45 1'600 Tseuzier Dam 0:30 4:15 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 | ➙ 10 km | 4:15 h | ➚ 830m | ➘ 830 m | Medium/difficult IDÉAL EN FAMILLE
Tseuzier lake can be reached from Anzère by following the Bisse de Sion or 16 the Bisse d'Ayent. For those who are less sporty, it can also be reached by TSEUZIER LAKE postal bus or by car. The trail around the lake is an easy hike with breathta- king scenery. Along the way you will pass the Gîte de Lourantze, a charming establishment which offers food and accommodation.
Bus included with the Anzère Liberté pass.
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1'800 Tseuzier Dam 0:00 Gîte de Lourantze 0:30 0:30 Tseuzier Dam 1:00 1:30 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 | ➙ 4.9 km | 1:30 h | ➚ 155 m | ➘ 154 m | Medium The Audannes' hut, which overlooks the lake of the same name, is located 17 on one of the most beautiful natural balconies in the Alps. Standing at an al- AUDANNES' HUT titude of 2,508m, it provides shelter on the ascent of the Wildhorn (3,246m), one of the region’s iconic peaks. With a futuristic architectural design, it is a vitally important stopover point on two-day hikes. Open all year, it is manned from March to April and from July to October by staff who are very attentive Les Rousses to their guests’ needs. The hut can be reached via Les Rousses, via Tseuzier Serin alpine pasture Combe des Andins Audannes' hut lake or the Pas de Maimbré. Les Audannes also has various climbing spots. 2'600 2'500 Beds are available at the Audannes' hut. 2'400 Cable car included with the Anzère Liberté pass from 2 nights stay. 2'300 2'200 2'100 2'000 Les Rousses 0:00 Serin alpine pasture 0:35 0:35 1'900 Combe des Andins 1:20 1:55 1'800 Audannes' hut 0:45 2:40 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 | ➙ 5.9 km | 2:40 h | ➚ 792 m | ➘ 51 m | Medium/difficult annonce audannes.pdf 1 20.07.17 14:34
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Au pied du Wildhorn, à 2 506 m. arrimée sur un rocher surplombant le lac des Audannes. Elle est ouverte toute l’année, son gardiennage est assuré de mars à avril et de mi-juin à mi-octobre. En dehors de ces dates, elle est à disposition des randonneurs, sans gardien.
Chaleureuse avec son intérieur en bois, la cabane peut accueillir 50 personnes. For this wonderful two-day mountain hike, you can take advantage of a special offer which includes the cable car journey and one night of half-board accommodation in 18 TOUR OF THE the Audannes' hut (to book visit: www.audannes.ch). Day 1 Starting from the Pas de Mainmbré, you follow a mountain trail that overlooks the Sionne valley until you reach the Col de la Selle. From there you have two options: the first is to continue along the ridge to reach the summit of the Sex Rouge. The second is to descend directly to SEX ROUGE the Audannes' hut. Day 2 From the Audannes' hut, the downhill trail follows the old Bisse des Audannes (you will see the remains of the stone walls) and then descends into the Combe des Andins before reaching the Serin alpine pasture. From this point, you take a path that passes through pastures and forests before arriving in Anzère Pas de Audannes' Plateau de Sex Audannes' Serin alpine Anzère by following the Bisse de Sion. You can shorten the route by taking the postal bus to Maimbré hut la Selle La Selle Rouge hut pasture Ravouéné cable car Les Rousses. 3'000 2'600 Cable car included with the Anzère Liberté pass from 2 nights stay. 2'400 2'800 2'200 1er jour 2'600 2'000 e Pas de Maimbré 0:00 2 jour 1'800 2'400 Plateau de la Selle 1:20 1:20 Audannes' hut 0:00 1'600 La Selle 0:20 1:40 Serin alpine pasture 1:35 1:35 2'200 1'400 Sex Rouge 0:30 2:10 Ravouéné 0:35 2:10 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10.8 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7.6 Audannes' hut 0:50 3:00 Anzère cable car 0:55 3:05 Day 2 Day 1 | ➙ 7.6 km | 3:10 h | ➚ 673 m | ➘ 531 m | ➙ 10.8 km | 3:05 h | ➚ 75 m | ➘ 1'016 m For this mountain hike on the Tour of the bearded vulture, you set off by ta- 19 king the cable car from the Pas de Maimbré. With a bit of luck and patience, TOUR OF THE you may get the chance to admire the bearded vulture and its flight following the thermals. You then continue your adventure by heading towards the old alpine pasture of Donin. Along your descent into the Sionne valley you will BEARDED VULTURE see the Pas de Maimbré on your left and the impressive slopes of the Sex Noir, Crêta Besse and Pra Roua on your right, before reaching the alpine Pas de Maimbré Anzère pasture of La Comba. From here you can enjoy the wonderful mayens of Donin La Comba Le Gô cable car Deylon, Vermenala and Le Gô - vestiges of Valais's past.The hike finishes at 2'400 the cable car station’s car park. Picnic and drinks recommended (no restaurant). 2'200 Cable car included with the Anzère Liberté pass from 2 nights stay.
2'000 Pas de Maimbré 0:00 1'800 Donin 0:45 0:45 La Comba 0:45 1:30 1'600 Le Gô 1:25 2:55 Anzère cable car 0:30 3:25 1'400 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 | ➙ 10.4 km | 3:25 h | ➚ 285 m | ➘ 1091 m | Medium The starting point of the Tour of the Six des Eaux-Froides is the wall of Tseuzier Dam. The route ends at Les Rousses. After heading off from the 20 TOUR OF THE SIX dam wall, you walk alongside Tseuzier lake until you reach the Gîte de Lourantze. From this point, first head up towards Téné lake, then cross the magnificent limestone pavement, a geological feature of the region. You then continue hiking to the Audannes' hut, passing through the Col des Eaux- DES EAUX-FROIDES Froides. Take a well-earned rest at the hut before starting on the descent to Audannes' Tseuzier Téné hut Les Rousses. Beds available at the Audannes' hut. To book: www.audannes. lake Les Rousses lake Col des ch. Please note: The Tour of the Six des Eaux-Froides is a mountain hike Lourantze Eaux-Froides Serin (appropriate equipment required). This route can be difficult if there is snow 2'800 on the ground. Bus included with the Anzère Liberté pass.
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2'400 Tseuzier lake 0:00 Gîte de Lourantze 0:30 0:30 2'200 Téné lake 1:50 2:20 2'000 Col des Eaux-Froides 1:00 3:20 Audannes' hut 0:30 3:50 1'800 Serin 1:35 5:25 1'600 Les Rousses 0:25 5:50 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 | ➙ 13.5 km | 5:50 h | ➚ 1088 m | ➘ 1103 m | Medium/difficult A hike on the mountain range between Bern and Valais: set off on a four-day 21 hike on this magnificent trail with breathtaking alpine scenery, on the border TOUR OF THE between two of Switzerland’s cultural and linguistic regions. The Tour of the Wildhorn can be completed during the summer by hikers able to walk for five WILDHORN to six hours a day. You’ll discover lakes, mountain passes, limestone pavements, mountain Step 1: Pas de Maimbré - Col du Sanetsch ridges and magical scenery along the way. You can take in the incredible Step 2: Col du Sanetsch - Gelten's hut panorama of the Valais Alps and see as far as Mont Blanc from the excellent Step 3: Gelten's hut - Audannes' hut viewing points. Much of the route is at high altitude. Weather conditions can Step 4: Audannes' hut - Les Rousses change rapidly and it can snow even in the middle of summer. Bring suitable equipment.
Organised touR Comments: To find out more visit: www.tourduwildhorn.ch 4-day trek accompanied by a mountain leader in training during summer.
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