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Easy route around Lake Champex

easy

Distance 1.7 km

0:25 h

2 m

1,471 m

1,467 m

Lovely family route around Lake Champex enhanced with educational panels on the fauna and flora of the region.

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The route can be extended by taking the Emile Lovey trail, see the Educational trail of the lake.

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easy

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easy

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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1,471 m

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1,467 m

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140 m

Dirt road

997 m

Forested/wild trail

205 m

Road

366 m

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The trail starts either from the Garage du Lac near the road up from Orsières or opposite the tourist office. You will cross the village, the marsh area, and continue through the forest before returning to the starting point.

The walk takes about 30 minutes and is accessible to everyone. It is also stroller-friendly.

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Tourism office Champex-Lac
Parking Champex 2
Chapelle des Arolles
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Chapelle de Champex-Lac

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

Take the train to Orsières then the bus to Champex-Lac

Check timetables on www.sbb.ch

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Directions

Exit the motorway at Martigny.

Follow the direction Grand-Saint-Bernard then exit the main road at Orsières and follow Champex-Lac.

It is also possible to exit the main road at Bovernier and go through the Valettes but the road is narrow and very winding.

Parking

Free parking near the lake

Coordinates

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2'575'351E 1'097'377N

46.027487, 7.120330

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46°01'39.0"N 7°07'13.2"E

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32T 354525 5098819

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Difficulty

easy

Overall difficulty

easy

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

1.7 km

Duration

0:25 h

Ascent

2 m

Descent

2 m

Highest point

1,471 m

Lowest point

1,467 m

Public-transport-friendly Round trip Refreshment stops available Family-friendly Suitable for strollers 'Healthy climate' Flora Fauna

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