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Squirrel path with stroller

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Enjoy this walk to meet the squirrels! Be attentive and patient, you will have the chance to observe these charming little animals up close. Beware, some of them are real pilferers and will not hesitate to help themselves directly from your bag. Fragile tits, impressive nutcrackers, and other birds will also be part of the experience!

Open

easy

Distance 1.6 km

0:25 h

20 m

48 m

1,518 m

1,470 m

Set out to meet squirrels and various birds! This easy hike starts at Ycoor, opposite the Casino, in the heart of Montana. First, walk along Ycoor square and head towards the church by crossing the square nearby the Tourism Office. Continue on Route des Arolles until the end of its paved section. Then take the path ascending into the forest, follow the signs marked with a small green squirrel. At the bench, take out your hazelnuts! Squirrels and birds will soon come to take them. The trail continues up to the road leading to Les Violettes. Along the way, you will probably cross a few more animals. For the return, take the path in the opposite direction.

Author’s recommendation

This route is ideal for a family hike.

It is recommended not to give peanuts to the squirrels but rather hazelnuts or walnuts.

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Crans-Montana Tourisme & Congrès

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Difficulty

easy

Overall difficulty

easy

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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1,518 m

Lowest point

1,470 m

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Safety information

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

Check the weather conditions before you depart.

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

Tips and suggestions

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

Roadbook

Departure from Ycoor, opposite the casino - Route des Arolles - Route Cliva-Ratire - Squirrel Walk - Arrival at Route de l'Astoria

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Etang d'Ycoor
Place de jeux - Place d'Ycoor
Etang Grenon
Lettres géantes Crans-Montana
Maison du Tourisme

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

The Crans-Montana resort is accessible from Sierre station by SMC buses or the funicular, and also from Sion station by post 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 the SMC stop: "Ycoor".

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Squirrel path with stroller

Directions

To reach Crans-Montana by car, take the A9 motorway exit (Rhône motorway) called "Sierre West". At the motorway exit, turn left and follow the signs indicating "Sierre". Upon arriving 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 reach Ycoor, then Stephani, Victoria, or Clovelli parkings. The journey takes about 25 minutes.

Parking

Stephani Parking - Victoria Parking - Clovelli Parking

Paid indoor parking, 1 to 3 minutes on foot from the start of the hike.

Coordinates

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2'603'226E 1'128'907N

46.311560, 7.480518

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46°18'41.6"N 7°28'49.9"E

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32T 383005 5129786

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Author’s map recommendations

Summer Hiking Map Crans-Montana - 1:20,000

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

Available at the tourist office.

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Equipment

The route is paved, then becomes a forest path on hard ground.

Good shoes, sneakers. Don't forget walnuts or hazelnuts for the squirrels!

The weather changes quickly at altitude, so plan your clothing accordingly.

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Difficulty

easy

Overall difficulty

easy

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

1.6 km

Duration

0:25 h

Ascent

20 m

Descent

48 m

Highest point

1,518 m

Lowest point

1,470 m

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