Route no. 194

Champex-Lac

After the chairlift ride, enjoy the superb view at the Breya before starting your descent into the wild Arpette valley.

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Linear routeScenicRefreshment stops availableCableway ascent/descent

Author\s note

Enjoy the panoramic terraces offered either at the summit of Breya or at the Arpette restaurant!

Directions

The descent route starts at (2,194 m). You will begin a descent through rocky scenery then pastures down to the Val d’Arpette, a magnificent protected valley. You will then reach Champex-Lac.

Getting there

Exit the highway at Martigny.

Follow the direction Grand-Saint-Bernard then exit the main road at Orsières and follow Champex-télé.

It is also possible to exit the main road at Bovernier and go through the Valettes, but the road is narrow and very winding.

Large free parking at the foot of the chairlift

Take the train to Orsières, then the bus to Champex-télé.

Check the schedules at www.cff.ch

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