This alternative route via Fenetre d'Arpette is spectacular, yet much more demanding and should not be attempted in poor weather conditions.
This demanding variant goes via the spectacular Fenêtre d’Arpette to the Trient Valley. Climbing to 2665m it’s a challenging and exposed route but worth every step. You will then end the day by descending to the valley floor and the small village of Trient.
Itinerary
Best period to go there
Prestations
Author\s note
At the top of the Fenêtre d’Arpette, the view of the Trient glacier is impressive!
Directions
First follow the pretty and relaxing Champex-Lac bisse to the Relais d’Arpette. Go up the valley first through the meadows, then the forest and finally on the moraines to reach the Fenêtre d’Arpette. Then go down to the glacier buvette bar and finally to the village of Trient.
Getting there
Leave the highway at Martigny. Follow the signs for Grand-Saint-Bernard, then leave the main road at Orsières and follow Champex-Lac.
It is also possible to leave the main road at Bovernier and go through Les Valettes but the road is narrow and very winding.
Large free parking lot at the foot of the chairlift
Access by public transport
Take the train to Orsières then the bus to Champex-Lac.
Consult the timetable on www.cff.ch