This
is a hike in an extraordinary and very diverse setting. It takes you
in between the Lapiaz de Tsanfleuron and the Croix d’Achia marl,
passing through the green alpine pastures and the Etang de
Trente-Pas. The change of scenery is guaranteed. The view of the
Derborence pass and the 4000 m Valais Alps is breathtaking.
Once
you reach the Alpage de Pointet, you follow the itinerary of Tour des Alpages.
Another
option:
This tour can be completed by walking up from Glarey to Tsanfleuron
via the Hôtel du Sanetsch. If you decide to add this to your walk,
we suggest you do the tour in 2 days and spend the night in the Hôtel
de Praorochet situated at the foot of the glacier, surrounded by
limestone pavements in an almost lunar environment. We guarantee it
is unique!
Route |
Walking time
(in minutes per stage) |
Altitude
meter above sea level |
Alpage de Tsanfleuron (Sanetsch) |
Car postal ligne Sion - Sanetsch |
2110 |
Col de Mié (ou du Scex-Rouge) |
40 mn |
2315 |
Alpage de Mié |
50 mn |
2085 |
Col de la Croix de l’Achia |
60 mn |
2350 |
Etang de Trente-Pas |
25 mn |
2195 |
Alpage de Pointet |
40 mn |
1945 |
Alpage de la Pierre |
40 mn |
1928 |
Alpage du Genièvre |
25 mn |
1837 |
Glarey |
35 mn |
1547 |
Grand-Zou (car postal) |
15 mn |
1440 |
Total time and change in altitude |
5h30 |
+ 470 m
- 1140 m |