Champex Bike

Logo Champex Bike
Logo Champex Bike
Tour data
10.25km
1,345 - 1,583m
Distance
285hm
252hm
Ascent
01:00h
 
Duration
Brief description

The resort is appropriately nicknamed “Switzerland’s little Canada” with its vast forests, lake and traditional wooden chalets.

Difficulty
easy
Rating
Technique
Fitness
Landscape
Experience
Starting point

Champex-Lac

Route
Champex-Lac
Champex d'en haut
2.9 km
Champex d'en bas
3.7 km
Champex d'en haut
6.6 km
Champex (télésiège) (1,485 m)
7.5 km
Champex-Lac
10.1 km


Best season
Jan
Feb
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Description

The walk starts in the centre of Champex-Lac village (1,467m) and is followed by a slight climb on the Adray side, where you will have the benefit of a great view of the lake. Head along the river on a path that goes down to Champex d’en Bas. From here, cross the bridge and go back up towards Champex-Lac, before getting back to the lake.

Directions

The route starts in Champex, a village nestled around a magnificent Alpine lake. After a few metres, follow the lake and take the opportunity to admire the reflection of the Grand Combin – which peaks at over 4,400 metres. After a slight ascent at Aldray, you will be greeted by an exceptional view over the lake and the village. Follow the river until you get to the two other villages that make up the resort – Champex d'en Haut and Champex d'en Bas, after which the route leads uphill through a magnificent larch forest. Bike back down towards the lake, doing a circuit in the forest on the other side of the resort before heading north of the lake via the banks of a marsh, which is a protected site of national importance due to its scenic value and many rare animal and plant species.

Highest point
1,583 m
Endpoint

Champex-Lac

Height profile
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Equipment

We recommend: a bike in excellent working order, a helmet, gloves and a bell, clothing suitable for the weather (always carry a waterproof), food and drink.

Safety instructions

Use marked bike trails and routes only, making sure you observe all signposting. Kindly close gates after passing through. Please be considerate to walkers, as well as to plants and animals. As a rule, walkers have priority. When planning, take into account participants’ fitness level and ability. All riding is at one’s own risk.

Tips

Visit the botanical garden “Flore-Alpe” and discover the local plants and alpine herbs. 

 

Additional information

More information: 

Champex-Lac Flore Alpe botanical garden

View this tour on SwitzerlandMobility:  

N°193: Champex Bike 

Arrival

Take the A9/E62 motorway to Martigny then follow the signs to Grand St Bernard up to Orsières. For Champex-Lac, drive into Orsières and follow the signs.

Public transportation

Take the Simplon line to Martigny, and then take the Martigny-Orsières train, changing at Sembrancher. In Orsières, take the bus to Champex-Lac. Find all the information you need for your journey (train and bus) on www.cff.ch.

Parking

At the entrance of the resort (Artillery Fort car park), on the way out of the resort (cable car parking area). Some parking spaces in the centre of the resort.


Author
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