Discovering the mountain pastures of Val Ferret
A demanding day hike through the Val Ferret.
Itinerary
Best period to go there
Prestations
Author\s note
Gain altitude by taking the chairlift at the start of the hike.
Directions
From the top of the Fouly chairlift (possibility to go up by chairlift), take the path on the left which will take you through the mountain pastures of Ars, Plan-La-Chaux and Mont-Percé further into the Val Ferret. Then go up towards the mountain pasture of La Peule where you can taste the local products, discover how cheese is made or try the adventure on the straw! Then follow the slopes of the Dotse to reach the Gîte de La Léchère before returning to La Fouly.
Getting there
Exit the motorway at Martigny.
Follow the direction Grand-Saint-Bernard then leave the main road at Orsières and follow La Fouly.
Free parking in front of the tourist office
Take the train to Orsières and then the bus to La Fouly.
Consult the timetables on www.cff.ch