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Hiking Trail recommended route Hiking Trail  · Crans-Montana Open

Air Trail

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    The trail can be traveled in both directions, from Vermala or from Cave du Sex. It is also accessible from Cave de Colombire, at about two-thirds of the route.
    Open
    easy
    Distance 5.7 km
    1:50 h
    248 m
    28 m
    1,883 m
    1,638 m
    8 educational panels on the theme of air enhance the walk.
    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Highest point
    1,883 m
    Lowest point
    1,638 m
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    Track types

    Forested/wild trail 98.76%Road 1.23%
    Forested/wild trail
    5.6 km
    Road
    71 m
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    Safety information

    Follow the marked trails. Please respect the fauna, flora: nature.

    Check the weather conditions before your departure.

    Crans-Montana Tourism & Congress declines all responsibility in case of accident.

    Tips and suggestions

    For any other information: www.crans-montana.ch/en/hiking_trail

    Roadbook

    Departure from Vermala, near Le Cervin - Marolires - Courtavey - Hamlet of Colombire - Arrival at Cave du Sex
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    Lettre géante "C"
    Point de vue (Colombire)
    Lettre géante "S"
    Hameau de Colombire
    Point de vue (Cave du Sex)
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    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    The Crans-Montana resort is accessible from the Sierre train station with the SMC bus company or the funicular, as well as from the Sion train station with postal buses.

    The free shuttles from the SMC bus company serve the entire Crans-Montana resort.

    The closest stop to the start of the hike is: Vermala Cervin.

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    Directions

    To reach Crans-Montana by car, take the A9 motorway (Rhône motorway) exit named "Sierre ouest". At the motorway exit, turn left and follow the signs indicating "Sierre." At the roundabout, turn right. Continue for 500 meters and then at the entrance of Sierre, turn left towards "Crans-Montana." The journey takes about 20 minutes. Once you arrive at Crans-Montana, follow the signs to reach Vermala.

    Parking

    Free parking spaces are available at Vermala, at the start of the hike.

    Coordinates

    SwissGrid
    2'604'183E 1'129'954N
    DD
    46.320971, 7.492952
    DMS
    46°19'15.5"N 7°29'34.6"E
    UTM
    32T 383982 5130814
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    Author’s map recommendations

    Summer hiking map, available at the tourist office.

    Crans-Montana-Sierre hiking map, mpa by orell füssli edition, 1:25,000, 2019 edition, ISBN 978-3-905873-79-5

    Book recommendations for this region:

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    Equipment

    Good walking shoes.

    Since the weather changes quickly at altitude, plan to bring clothing suitable for it.

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    Parts of this content were machine translated from French.

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    Status
    Open
    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    5.7 km
    Duration
    1:50 h
    Ascent
    248 m
    Descent
    28 m
    Highest point
    1,883 m
    Lowest point
    1,638 m
    Public-transport-friendly Scenic Refreshment stops available Family-friendly Cultural/historical interest Linear route 'Healthy climate'

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