Crêta de Vella

Liddes-Vichères

Except the Vichères rando parc, these routes are neither marked nor secure. Anyone using ski touring routes is solely responsible for their own actions. Pays du St-Bernard declines all responsibility in the event of an accident and gives no guarantee as to the topicality, accuracy or completeness of the information provided.

Be accompanied by a certified mountain guide. Find their contact details on here.

Consult the avalanche bulletin by clicking here!

Nice hike partly in the forest to reach a well known summit in the region.

Itinerary

Detailed map

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ScenicSummit routeHigh-altitude ski tourClear areaForest

Author\s note

Be accompanied by a certified mountain guide. Find their contact details by clicking here.

Directions

Go south-west up through the meadows to the ridge at the place called “Tomelet”. Then head due south and cross the plateau of Plan Devant and reach the summit by the northeast ridge.

Getting there

Exit the motorway at Martigny.

Follow the direction Grand-Saint-Bernard to Liddes.

Turn right after the tourist office.

Join Dranse and go up to the departure of the chairlift of Vichères-Liddes.

Free parking in Dranse

Take the train to Orsières and then the bus to Dranse (only in winter).

Consult the timetables on www.cff.ch

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