Close to the high Valais peaks
Overview
Intro
From the Rhône Valley directly into Val de Bagnes, past the Grand Désert Glacier and over Col de Louvie – a challenging trail that requires a high level of fitness.
Description
A gentle walk takes you from Thyon, following the contour lines and the old Bisse de Chervé irrigation channel, towards Lac de Cleuson. Services are offered at some of the Alpine huts on the panorama trail just above the tree line. Berghütte St-Laurent, with its pretty little guest lounge, is behind the reservoir.
Day two of the hike continues along the edge of the high mountain region, with the mountain lakes and the nearby glacier providing the first highlights. But then, after Col de Louvie, comes a vista that beats everything you’ve seen so far – as you find yourself looking directly into the amazing landscape of Grand Combin! The descent via Col Termin and Lac de Louvie (mountain restaurant) to Fionnay is attractive, but requires considerable fitness and strong knees. You have the option of spreading the hike over two days, with an overnight stay in the Cabane de Louvie mountain hut.
An enjoyable tour includes the careful planning of the same. Please inform yourself in advance at the local information center about the route and weather conditions. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this route may be blocked or interrupted
| Start location |
Thyon
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|---|---|
| Destination |
Fionnay
|
| Start Point |
Thyon upper cable car station
|
| Target Point |
Fionnay bus stop
|
| Direction |
One way
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| Altitude (meter above sea level) |
2922 m
|
| Ascent |
1288 m
|
| Descent |
1892 m
|
| Distance |
29 km
|
| Duration |
9 h 50 min
|
| Technical requirements |
Medium
|
| Physical requirements |
Difficult
|
| Season |
July - September
|
| Theme |
Along a glacier, With panoramic view, Over a pass
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Thyon Région Tourisme
Rue des Collons 5
1988
Les Collons
Switzerland
Phone
+41 (0)27 281 27 27
Fax +41 (0)27 281 27 83
info@thyon-region.ch
thyon.ch
