If you're a mountain and wilderness lover, a huge number of marked trails await you in Evolène to explore the area and discover all its incredible beauty. This page features a selection of the best mountaineering routes recommended by outdoor enthusiasts and local experts Filter the results to suit your needs and your experience level. Each route contains all the information you need when planning your mountaineering trip in Evolène where spectacular panoramas and breathtaking views await you!
Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful mountain hikes in Evolène
Mountain Hike
· Val d'Hérens
From the Cabane des Dix via the Col des Ignes to Arolla
recommended route
Difficulty
T4
difficult
11.4 km
5:00 h
550 m
1,420 m
Interesting mountain route that occasionally requires skill in navigation
Mountain Hike
· Val d'Hérens
From Arolla to Cabane des Dix
recommended route
Difficulty
T3
difficult
8.7 km
4:00 h
1,025 m
174 m
About the more interesting routes of the two hut approaches.
Mountain Hike
· Verbier - Val de Bagnes - La Tzoumaz
At the Grand Combin
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
closed
102.3 km
47:57 h
7,275 m
7,275 m
High above the greenery, we move through snow and ice. Almost continuously, we have a view of the rugged and impressive ice masses of the Grand Combin.
Mountain Hike
· Verbier - Val de Bagnes - La Tzoumaz
Haute Route of Valais
recommended route
92.4 km
35:22 h
6,302 m
6,125 m
The route refers to the Haute Route on foot: a classic ski route from Chamonix to Zermatt. During our 'Hiking Haute Route' we always keep the white world in sight and stay as close as possible to the glaciers.
Mountain Hike
· Verbier - Val de Bagnes - La Tzoumaz
Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt
recommended route
closed
117.5 km
54:11 h
8,416 m
8,087 m
The Haute Route is a multi-day route across the Valais Alps. We bypass the glaciers and make the classic traverse from west to east without rope or ice axe.
Mountain Hike
· Val d'Hérens
Col de Torrent & Sasseneire
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
14.6 km
4:34 h
1,569 m
1,563 m
Beautiful, scenic, and steep summit route with an easy path up to the Col de Torrent and a moderate difficulty for the final ascent to the Sasseneire
Mountain Hike
· Val d'Hérens
Lac Bleu, La Coutaz -> Arolla
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
moderate
13.3 km
4:45 h
828 m
619 m
Start above Les Haudères, at La Coutaz; finish in Arolla
Mountain Hike
· Val d'Hérens
Col de Riedmatten - 2919 m
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
20.4 km
9:46 h
1,128 m
779 m
Great, challenging pass crossing with scree party.
Mountain Hike
· Val d'Hérens
Mont de l'Etoile from Arolla
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
8.4 km
3:55 h
1,311 m
43 m
Hiking at Mont de l'Etoile (3369 m) from Arolla passing by the Aiguilles Rouges hut
Mountain Hike
· Pennine Alps
Mountain hike from the Cabane des Dix to Arolla via the Col de Riedmatten and the Collecteur d'Arolla
recommended route
Difficulty
T3
difficult
9 km
4:30 h
170 m
1,088 m
A magnificent high-mountain route, including a short section on the Cheilon Glacier.

