Orsières – Champex

Orsières

This route starts in Orsières, the main village of the commune of the same name. It heads towards Champex-Lac to finish in front of the chairlift.

This beautiful, very regular climb with its 6 hairpin bends allows you to gain height to better admire the Val Ferret, the Val d’Entremont and the Combins massif before reaching the charming lakeside resort of Champex-Lac.

Itinerary

Detailed map

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Prestations

Linear routeScenicRefreshment stops available

Author\s note

Champex-Lac can also be reached by bike from the west by climbing from Bovernier. A longer, harder and more irregular climb than from the Orsières side!

Directions

Park your car at Orsières station and turn left to cross the railway line. At the next village, Somlaproz, turn right and follow the cantonal road to Champex.

Getting there

Exit the motorway at Martigny.

Follow the direction Grand-Saint-Bernard then exit the main road at Orsières.

You can park at Orsières station in the free white spaces.

Access by public transport

Take the train to Orsières

Check the schedules on www.sbb.ch

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