Lens - Statue du Christ-Roi

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2.02km

1,131 - 1,261m

Distance

114hm

10hm

Ascent

00:41h

Duration

Crans-Montana Tourisme & Congrès

Brief description: From the village of Lens, climb the Châtelard hill where you will find the statue of the Christ-Roi (Christ the King) at the top.
Difficulty: easy
Rating: Technique

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Starting point: Lens, bus stop "Fondation Opale"
Route: Les Amis restaurant
0.1 km

Leis (1,128 m)village
0.3 km

église St-Pierre et clocher place of worship
0.5 km

Le Châtelard (1,272 m)peak
2.0 km

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Directions: Departure from Lens at the bus stop "Fondation Opale" - Rue Principale - Chemin du Châtelard - Arrival at the Statue du Christ-Roi
Highest point: 1,261 m
Endpoint: Statue of the Christ-Roi, Lens
Height profile: © outdooractive.com
Equipment: Good walking shoes.

As the weather changes rather quickly at high altitude, it would be better to bring an extra layer of warm clothing.
Safety instructions: Please follow the marked paths and respect nature (fauna and flora).

You should check the weather conditions before you leave.

Crans-Montana Tourisme & Congrès declines all responsibility in the event of an accident.
Tips: If you would like to lengthen the hike, you can carry on towards the valley from the south. You will then cross the Chemin de la Verreille which will take you back to the village of Lens.

If you carry on further down, you will come across the Grand Bisse de Lens from where you can either reach Icogne by going upstream or Chermignon-d'en-Bas by going downstream.
Additional information: For any further information: www.crans-montana.ch/en/walking/
Directions: To reach Crans-Montana by car, take the exit of the A9 motorway (Rhône motorway) called "Sierre ouest". At the motorway exit, turn left and follow the signs for "Sierre". At the roundabout, turn right. Continue for 500 metres, then at the entrance to Sierre, turn left following the signs for "Crans-Montana". About 1km after Chermignon-d'en-Bas village, take the second exit of the roundabout towards Lens. The journey takes about 15 minutes. Once you arrive in Lens, follow the signs for the car park Pramounir.
Public transportation: From Sion station, you need to get a CarPostal bus for Crans-Montana via Ayent and get off at the bus stop: Lens, Poste.
Parking: Pramounir car park:
- Parking disc, except on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays

- Maximum stay: 15h00, except on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays