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· Portes du Soleil - Dents du Midi
01. Parcours Champoussin - Frâchette
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Author’s recommendation
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
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Restaurant Chez Gaby 1670La Ferme à Gaby
Restaurant Le Virage
Safety information
The use of routes and information on this website is the responsibility of each hiker. Conditions on site may lead to route changes. Valais/Wallis Promotion disclaims all responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the website information.
- Carry a map. Download the complete route description with a large-scale map by clicking on the "print" icon at the top right of the page.
- Follow only marked trails and observe all signage—for your safety, for livestock protection, and to avoid disturbing wildlife.
- Be respectful of other users, as well as plants and animals. Do not litter in nature.
- Be particularly careful to protect yourself from the sun at altitude. UV rays can be very strong, even under cloudy skies.
- Plan your hike carefully: consider the physical level of each participant, weather forecasts, and the season.
- Weather conditions can change quickly and unexpectedly in the mountains. It is essential to have appropriate clothing, as well as sufficient food and water supplies. In case of uncertain weather, turn back in time.
- Do not venture onto glaciers without a mountain guide.
- Pay attention to warning signs of constant danger, especially avalanche risk.
Tips and suggestions
APIDAE Tourism data updated on 03/17/2023 by "Région Dents du Midi SA".An error on this sheet? Write to the owner referencing these details:
Sheet name: 01. Parcours Champoussin - Frâchette | Sheet ID: 876469 | URL of this Outdooractive page.
Roadbook
Follow the pink snowshoe trail no. 1 (SuisseMobile 401).
Start from the large parking lot at the entrance to Champoussin.
Cross the river using the bridge and follow the watercourse on the right, continuing along the hillside. At "Sur Crête," then climb on the right along a somewhat steep, scenic path to the Frâchette shelter, which offers a nice picnic area with toilets.
After the shelter, follow the ridgeline on the right to the Gouille des Sangliers, a crossroads of different routes. Take the one that descends to the right towards the Champoussin resort, crossing a second wooden bridge and the ski slope. From there, you climb back up to the "Chez Gaby" inn, pass the "Ferme à Gaby," and descend between the Sepaya ski slope and the chalets of Champoussin to return to your starting point.
La Ferme à Gaby
Restaurant Le Virage
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
From the Aigle CFF train station, take the AOMC train line towards Champéry to the "Val-d'Illiez" stop. Take the bus from Val-d'Illiez to Champoussin. Timetables on www.cff.ch or www.tpc.ch
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Directions
On the A9 motorway axis Lausanne-Sion, take the St-Triphon exit. Follow "Pas-de-Morgins/Monthey," take the Route de la Vallée tunnel to Troistorrents. At the roundabout, follow Val-d'Illiez/Champéry. At the Val-d'Illiez roundabout, follow Champoussin.Parking
At the entrance to the village of Champoussin: the snowshoe parking is located on the right side of the road, opposite the first parking lot of the ski lifts.Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
Brochures and information: The tourist offices of Région Dents du Midi provide a map for snowshoeing or walking routes in the area: free download at www.regiondentsdumidi.ch (brochures section) or CHF 5 for the paper version.
Author’s map recommendations
SwissTopo national map 1:50,000: 272 St-Maurice
Book recommendations for this region:
Equipment
We recommend:
- Good waterproof shoes
- Snowshoes
- Walking sticks
- Clothing suitable for weather and cold: always have a waterproof jacket
- Hat or cap
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle, picnic
- Camera
- Printed version of the route (click on "print" to download)
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
User Questions