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Bisse du Tsittoret

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    This highly appreciated hiking route follows the course of the Bisse du Tsittoret and passes through the Tièche valley, which allows you to admire various waterfalls. The hike starts with a demanding ascent and offers extraordinary panoramas at every stop.
    Open
    moderate
    Distance 10.7 km
    3:19 h
    365 m
    239 m
    2,002 m
    1,638 m

    The walk along the Tsittoret is mostly done by following the course of the bisse from Vermala. Occasionally, admire the exceptional panorama: La Dent Blanche, the Matterhorn, Obergabelhorn, Zinalrothorn, Weisshorn, etc., good reasons to catch your breath. During your route, a stop at the Hameau de Colombire is recommended. Here, you will discover how life was organized at the mayen, this typical Valais structure used as lodging for shepherds who took their flocks to spend the summer in the alpine pastures. You will also find a restaurant where you can refresh yourself and taste some typical local dishes. The continuation of the route is the most beautiful water section. It flows along a peaceful slope, generally wooded, rich in varied flora. The view is simply magical. Finally, the discovery of the Tièche Valley will be the ultimate reward for this day of walking.

    Author’s recommendation

    The bisse also forms the route of the Chemin de l'air, a route made up of panels on the theme of air and atmospheric pollution and created by the State of Valais.

    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Landscape
    Highest point
    2,002 m
    Lowest point
    1,638 m
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    Track types

    Forested/wild trail 99.56%Road 0.43%
    Forested/wild trail
    10.7 km
    Road
    47 m
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    Safety information

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

    Check the weather conditions before you leave.

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

    Tips and suggestions

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

    Roadbook

    Start from Vermala, near the restaurant Le Cervin - Marolires - above Plumachit - Hameau de Colombire - Cave du Sex - La Tièche (waterfall) - Cabane de la Tièche - Cave de Merdechon - Descend to reach Hameau de Colombire, Aminona

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    Public transport

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

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

    The closest stop to the hike is "Vermala Cervin" on line 432.

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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 signs for "Sierre". At the roundabout, turn right. Continue for 500 meters, then at the entrance to Sierre, turn left towards "Crans-Montana". Once in Crans-Montana, follow the signs to Vermala. The journey time is about 25 minutes.

    Parking

    A paid parking is available at the start of the hike, in Vermala, Cervin.

    Coordinates

    SwissGrid
    2'604'186E 1'129'987N
    DD
    46.321265, 7.492993
    DMS
    46°19'16.6"N 7°29'34.8"E
    UTM
    32T 383986 5130846
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    Author’s map recommendations

    Summer Hiking Map, Crans-Montana

    125 Years Map

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

    Available at the tourist office.

    Book recommendations for this region:

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    Equipment

    Good walking shoes.

    As the weather changes quickly at altitude, bring clothing accordingly.

    Localization

    Parts of this content were machine translated from French.

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    Status
    Open
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    10.7 km
    Duration
    3:19 h
    Ascent
    365 m
    Descent
    239 m
    Highest point
    2,002 m
    Lowest point
    1,638 m
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