Hike from Col de Bretaye to Villars
Overview
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On the approximately two-hour hike you will discover exciting secrets of the forest and enjoy a wonderful view of Villars-sur-Ollon and the surrounding mountain world.
| Begin of tour: | Bretaye |
| End of tour: | Villars-sur-Ollon |
| Access starting point: | By train from Villars-sur-Ollon |
| Access point of arrival: | By train from Bex or by bus from Aigle |
| Difficulty | easy |
| Length: | 6.7km |
| Hiking time: | 2h |
| Difference in elevation: | 540m |
| Season: | January through December |
Col de Bretaye - Tète de Teisse-Joux - Col de Soud - Villars-sur-Ollon.
The picturesque hike takes you in two hours from Col de Bretaye via Tête de Teissa-Joux and Col de Soud to Villars-sur-Ollon. On the 6.7 km hike you can enjoy magnificent views of the valley and hike through magnificent forests.
The last kilometers of the hike are on the theme trail “Sentier du Renardeau”, an educational forest trail that leads down to Villars. Twenty signposts that are interesting for the young and young at heart give the hiker detailed information about forest life: flora, fauna, scents, forest professions and tree species.
General information
| Time required |
2 to 4 hours (half day)
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| Suitable for children with age |
6 to 9 years, 10 to 13 years, 14+ years
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| Weather |
Outdoor
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| Category |
Education, Nature, Active
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