Discover ten fantastic hiking trails accessible by public transport from Le Châble, nestled in the heart of the Swiss Alps. From historic routes like the ViaFrancigena to challenging alpine treks in the Haut Val de Bagnes nature reserve, these paths offer diverse experiences for all levels of hikers. Enjoy panoramic views of glaciers, spot local wildlife, and explore charming mountain villages along the way.
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The Val d’Entremont, which leads up to the Great St Bernard Pass, has been an important transit route for thousands of years. The historical villages and hamlets that overlook the valley are beautifully preserved and full of charm. This delightful trail links some of the prettiest: Liddes, Chandonne, Commeire, La Rosière, Chamoille d’Orsières and La Douay. The oldest and best-known trail through the valley is the Via Francigena historical pilgrimage route from Canterbury to Rome. Our hike, however, follows a higher path through sunny alpine pastures, forest – and sleepy mountain villages off the beaten track. The hike starts at Liddes, with its 13th-century church and attractive small museum created in 2007. Next comes Chandonne, a hamlet perched on a sunny terrace at 1,454 m: a haven of tranquillity, like all the villages. They all also boast a rich architectural heritage in the form of traditional alpine houses and wooden barns. Commeire is a special example: a hamlet of barns converted for an innovative sustainable tourism project called «Montagne Alternative». This welcomes holidaymakers and seminar groups and also hosts events focusing on sustainable lifestyles. The hamlet has another surprise: an underground artillery fort, built from 1940-43 to house up to 140 soldiers to defend this strategic valley. The complex was disarmed long ago, but can be visited by the public – and part is even available for rental. The next village, La Rosière, attracts pilgrims in its own right as the childhood home of Maurice Tornay (1910–1949), a Roman Catholic priest who served in missions in China and Tibet and was beatified in 1993 by Pope John Paul II. The house in which he was born is open to the public. After passing through sleepy Chamoille, the trail finishes at La Douay, down in the floor of the valley. Highlights: Beautifully preserved villages – traditional architecture, historical charm Sweeping views – over the Val d’Entremont and to the Mont Blanc massif
13.88km
405m
910m
3h 55m| Le Châble VS (08:59) | |
| R81 (8m) | |
| Sembrancher (09:07) |
| Sembrancher (09:09) | |
| R (4m) | |
| La Douay (09:13) |
This easy circular walk through flower-bedecked meadows and larch forests starts at the Raclett'House restaurant in Bruson, at an altitude of about 1,000 metres. After an initial climb, the itinerary follows a gentle slope along the Bisse des Ravines, which was filled with water at the beginning of the 19th century, then abandoned in 1942 before being rehabilitated in October 2013. A pretty waterfall cascades under the gaze of a wolf carved in wood at the level of its water intake at an altitude of 1,300 metres, while the return journey offers an opportunity to discover the typical barns in the village of Bruson. This route is ideal for a family outing during the summer, as the bisse runs from mid-May to mid-October.
4.3km160m1h 50m
Difficulty:
Landscape: Along the water,Along a Suone/Bisse
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| Le Châble VS, gare (12:31) | |
| 252 (13m) | |
| Bruson, Valbord (12:44) |
It drew its water from the Torrent de Versegères below the Chaux glacier at an altitude of 2,500 metres; this channel irrigated the entire territory of Vollèges commune. Another source, La Raye des Verbierins, added its waters to the channel’s flow below the Mont Fort hut. Since 1957 when the Mauvoisin Dam was built, a tunnel from Louvie to the Col du Lin has carried water to Le Levron and Vollèges.
14.6km60m4h 0mLandscape: Along the water,Along a Suone/Bisse
Difficulty: Hard
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| Le Châble VS, gare (09:48) | |
| 251 (15m) | |
| Verbier, Crettaz Cô (10:03) |
For generations, winemakers have grown vines on the sunny slopes overlooking Martigny. These are steep – hence the complex network of terraces and supporting dry-stone walls, carefully maintained by hand.This walk is a loop through the vineyards, with a series of illustrated panels covering vinegrowing techniques, local traditions, wildlife and history. Along the way, the trail leads past Martigny’s medieval castle, with reconstructions of siege weapons in the open courtyard. Climb the tower for a 360-degree panorama from the roof terrace. At the far end of the loop, the winemaking hamlet of Plan Cerisier is home to pretty houses, traditional wooden “mazot” barns and Switzerland’s smallest “mazot-museum”. The views from the café-restaurant’s wide, shady terrace over Martigny and the Rhône valley are superb. The final stretch of walk is a pleasant stroll along the river Dranse back into town. Highlights: Château de la Batiaz – courtyard with siege weapons, panoramic tower Plan Cerisier – pretty winemaking village, tiny “mazot” museum Martigny – many attractions within a few minutes’ walk of the trail, including Barryland (museum devoted to St. Bernard dogs and local history); Fondation Gianadda (world-class temporary art exhibitions plus collections of local Roman artefacts, vintage cars, sculpture garden); Roman amphitheatre; Museum of Earth Sciences (crystal collection); Le Manoir arts centre (exhibitions, live music)
6.39km200m199m1h 45mDifficulty:
Maximum elevation: 666m
Minimum elevation: 467m
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| Le Châble VS (08:59) | |
| R81 (19m) | |
| Martigny-Croix (09:18) |
This stage marks the beginning of the ascent to the Great St. Bernard Pass. From Martigny, a path that is steep in parts leads across the narrow Les Trappistes Pass to the medieval village of Sembrancher. From there, the route follows the Napoleon Trail.
20km900m500m6h 0mLandscape: Through a gorge
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Established 2000 years ago, in medieval times the ViaFrancigena became the most important pilgrims’ path in Europe. In Switzerland it leads through beautiful Jura and Alpine landscapes, the stage on the Grossen St. Bernhard being particularly magnificent.
200km5600m4000mLandscape: With panoramic views
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| Le Châble VS (08:59) | |
| R81 (8m) | |
| Sembrancher (09:07) |
Splendid hike across the sunny slopes of the Val d'Entremont. The trail leads through well-preserved villages with traditional architecture and historical charm, accompanied by a wonderful view of the valley and the Mont Blanc massif.
14km420m900m4h 0mLandscape: With panoramic views
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This stage first takes you along a forest trail to the left of the river. You then go to the right of the river along the historic path from Liddes to the small chapel of Notre-Dame-de-Lorette before reaching Bourg-St. Pierre.
14km950m180m4h 25mLandscape: With panoramic views
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| Le Châble VS (08:59) | |
| R81 (8m) | |
| Sembrancher (09:07) |
| Sembrancher (09:09) | |
| R (9m) | |
| Orsières (09:18) |
Just after St. Maurice you reach Vérolliez, where a small chapel commemorates the martyrdom of Saint Maurice and his companions. On the way to the Rhone Valley, you come across the famous Pissevache waterfall and the 200 metre-deep Trient Gorge.
16km300m240m4h 10mLandscape: Along the water,With panoramic views
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| Le Châble VS (08:59) | |
| R81 (19m) | |
| Martigny-Croix (09:18) |
| Martigny-Croix, croisée (09:23) | |
| 201 (8m) | |
| Martigny, Bassin du Manoir (09:31) |
The route leaves Aigle via the vineyard, reaches Gryonne and later the Rhone, which it crosses at Massongex, the ancient capital of Celtic Valais. Once in St. Maurice, the pilgrim has already covered exactly half the distance from Canterbury to Rome.
19km500m480m5h 0mLandscape: Along the water,Past castles,With panoramic views
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| Le Châble VS (08:59) | |
| R81 (25m) | |
| Martigny (09:24) |
| Martigny (09:35) | |
| RE33 (10m) | |
| St-Maurice (09:45) |
Maximum elevation: 1643m
Minimum elevation: 797m
Difficulty:
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