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Between the Saint-Bernard Valley and the Val FerretPhoto: Gaëtan Tornay, Pays du St-Bernard
This east-facing route is very sunny and offers a magnificent circuit of the Vichères-Liddes ski area.
This trail takes you along the Bavon ridge, above the hamlet of Vichères, in the heart of the Liddes commune.
Straddling the Grand-Saint-Bernard valley and the Val Ferret, you will enjoy generous sunshine and a 360° view between the Combins and Dolent massifs, on the Franco-Italian-Swiss border. A welcome stop at the "Bar des Neiges" after the first major climb will let you rest and admire these imposing mountains.
Author’s recommendation
Discover the Vichères-Liddes ski area: sun, wide slopes, and vast panoramas make it a popular ski resort!
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Bar des NeigesRestaurant du Chapelet
Safety information
The use of the routes and information on this website is the responsibility of each hiker. On-site conditions may cause route changes. The Pays du St-Bernard declines all responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the website information.
• Bring a map. Download the complete description of the route with a large-scale map by clicking the "print" icon at the top right of the page.
• Only follow marked paths and observe all signage – for your safety, the protection of livestock, and to avoid disturbing wildlife.
• Be respectful of other users, as well as plants and animals. Do not litter in nature.
• Pay particular attention to protecting yourself from the sun at altitude. UV rays can be very strong, even on cloudy days.
• Plan your hike carefully: consider the physical level of each participant, the weather forecast, and the season.
• Weather conditions can change quickly and unexpectedly in the mountains. It is essential to have suitable clothing as well as sufficient food and water supplies. In uncertain weather, turn back in time.
• Do not venture onto glaciers without a mountain guide.
• Take note of constant danger warning signs, especially the avalanche danger.
• Inform your relatives about your route and, where possible, favor hiking in groups.
Tips and suggestions
Learn more about the Pays du St-Bernard destination: www.saint-bernard.ch
Ski lift opening hours: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.: www.vicheres.ch/fr/skier/tarifs-et-horaires
Roadbook
From the ski lifts parking lot, follow the Bavon road north. At the 180° bend of the piste, leave the groomed road and continue north until the end of the forest road.
The trail then climbs through the forest southwest towards "Plan Beu - Plan Monnay - Bavon". Once at Plan Monnay, follow the south direction and rejoin the groomed piste with a slight descent to the "Bar des Neiges".
Pass to the left of the surface lift and follow the piste with a slight ascent to the chairlift, then go down to the "La Chaux - Chapelet" crossing.
Leave the piste and continue your descent towards the forest. At its edge, head north towards "Les Torrents", then zigzag to the "Dzayo" chalets and continue north to pass under the chairlift and reach the Chapelet parking lot.
Parking Vichères-Liddes
Bar des Neiges
Restaurant du Chapelet
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Access by public transport
From Martigny (platform 50), take the train to Sembrancher, then Orsières. Then take the bus to Liddes, then the ski-bus to the Chapelet parking lot.
Check the schedules on www.cff.ch and on www.saint-bernard.ch.
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Directions
Exit the motorway at Martigny at interchange 22-Gd-St-Bernard. Use the right lane to follow route E27 towards Chamonix/Gd-St-Bernard/Verbier/Martigny-Expo. At the exit of the Martigny bypass tunnel, take the direction Gd-St-Bernard/Italy, then leave the main road at Liddes by turning right after the tourist office.
Join the Dranse river, then climb up to the departure of the Vichères-Liddes chairlift.
Parking
A large free parking lot is located at the foot of the Chapelet chairlift, at the start of the route.
Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
The Liddes and Bourg-St-Pierre tourist office provides brochures for hiking in the region.
Author’s map recommendations
SwissTopo map 282S Martigny
Book recommendations for this region:
Equipment
We recommend:
• Good waterproof shoes
• Snowshoes
• Walking poles
• Clothes suitable for the weather and cold: always carry a waterproof jacket
• Hat or cap
• Sunscreen
• Water bottle, picnic
• Camera
• Printed version of the route (click "print" to download)
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
User Questions