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Hiking in Valais: Lac du LouchéVideo: Outdooractive – Flyover Videos
The ultimate hike to discover the Vallon de Réchy. This route will take you to the upper valley and the mountain lake of Louché, after passing by Ar du Tsan.
A fully preserved nature reserve, the Vallon de Réchy is full of astonishing natural riches: waterfall, meanders, lake, varied fauna and flora, breathtaking landscapes, ... The Vallon de Réchy is preserved from civilization. Without roads or constructions, it offers vast hiking possibilities and is defined as a haven of peace.
The Vallon de Réchy is divided into 3 different levels:
The Lower Valley: after plunging from an impressive waterfall, the Rèche flows between forests, clearings, and alpine huts
The Middle Valley: a rock barrier blocks the valley. Once you cross this natural gateway, the trees give way to vast plateaus covered with moorlands. The alpine meadows then succeed one another in the heart of Ar du Tsan.
The Upper Valley: the upper part of the valley houses the Lac du Louché. This area also acts as a water tower that keeps potable water in reserve for the region’s inhabitants.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Buvette de TsartseyRestaurant du Crêt du Midi
Safety information
- Leave nature as it was before your passage.
- Respect the peace of wild animals.
- Never hike alone on a difficult hike.
- In the mountains, the climate is harsher and the weather changes quickly, equip yourself accordingly!
Tips and suggestions
The Vallon de Réchy is a protected nature reserve.
Roadbook
Arriving at Crêt-du-Midi, follow the ridge opposite the cable car exit, then take the path towards Ar du Tsan. Once past the barrier of the Vallon de Réchy reserve, continue along the road following the meanders on the left. Then follow the signs to Lac du Louché. Descend on the other side to reach near the Pichioc waterfall. Return to Crêt-du-Midi by the same path you took to reach Ar du Tsan.
Buvette de Tsartsey
Lac du Louché
Public transport
Regular trains to Sierre, then various buses take you to the Chalais, Téléphérique stop. Find the full schedule at www.cff.ch.
Option 1: The cable car from Chalais connects to Vercorin in 7 minutes. Please find the full schedule here.
Option 2: A postal bus connects Chalais to Vercorin. The trip lasts about 30 minutes from the Chalais, Téléphérique stop.
Then go to the Télévércorin gondola which will take you to the summit of Crêt-du-Midi.
Directions
Motorway A9 to Sierre, exit 28 Sierre-west, then continue towards Vercorin
Motorway A9 to Sion, exit Sion-east, take direction Bramois and Grône, then continue towards Vercorin
Parking
Various parking spaces available in the village.
Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
ValRando - Vallon de Réchy - 1:25000
Book recommendations for this region:
Equipment
We recommend:
- Good shoes
- Clothing suitable for the weather: always have a waterproof jacket
- Hat or cap
- Sunscreen
- Bottle of water
- Walking poles (optional)
- Not accessible with a stroller
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
User Questions