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Intro

Spectacular panoramic views of the Valais Alps await the visitor on the Chemin des Ruinettes path above Verbier. Take the aerial gondola to the Croix-des-Ruinettes top station, where this breath-taking tour begins and ends.

Description

After the gondola ride to the top station, from which you can gain a first impression of this magnificent region, the route starts along a wide path at 2195m above sea level. Nestled on a sun-exposed terrace below you is the popular resort of Verbier, and the panoramic views of the splendid mountain scenery and the lush valley will make you stop and marvel.

You can barely soak up enough of the panoramic views while the path winds it's way through the austere Alpine landscape. Along the way, you will find interesting objets d'art that seem to shoot out of the ground by the pathside. The idyllic backdrop lends some of these objects the appearance of hovering in the air. An elephant sculpture is a particularly exotic example.

The entire route lives from the captivating views of mountains and valleys. In particular the Grand Combin and Mont Blanc massifs will cast their spell on you. The circular route ends back at the top station, where you can enjoy refreshments at the restaurant and savour the impressions gathered during the tour.

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

Technical information

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Start location
Verbier, Croix des Ruinettes
Destination
Verbier, Croix des Ruinettes
Direction
One way
Ascent
100 m
Descent
100 m
Distance
5 km
Duration
1 h 15 min
Duration back
1 h 15 min
Technical requirements
Difficult
Physical requirements
Medium
Theme
With panoramic view
Signalization
Signalisation in both directions
More information https://www.schweizmobil.ch/en/wanderland/route259...

Map

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Contact

Procap Reisen & Sport
Frohburgstrasse 4
4600  Olten

Phone  +41 (0)62 206 88 30
tourismus@procap.ch
procap.ch

Quick Facts

Route number

No. 259

Distance

5 km

Duration

1 h 15 min

Ascent

100 m

Travel information: Verbier

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