Nendaz - Plan Du Fou

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 13.86 km
  • ◔
    Calculated time: 7h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Not specified
  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: Yes
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 1,206 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 1,207 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 2,454 m
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    Lowest point: 1,375 m
  • ⚐
    Area: Alps
  • ⚐
    District: Nendaz 
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 46.180298° / E 7.291325°
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Description

Start the plot by indicating the starting point. If you know the exact car parking situation, please explain how to park.
If we can access the starting point with public transports, please explain the lines to use and share any useful informations.

(S) From here, describe the instructions to follow from the starting point.

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The plot has to end by the location where the walk finishes. If it is a loop please write (S/E) at the end of the description. If it is a one way route write (E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,376 m - Start on Route de la Télécabine
  2. 2 : km 0.01 - alt. 1,375 m - Turn right
  3. 3 : km 0.06 - alt. 1,383 m - Turn right
  4. 4 : km 0.45 - alt. 1,483 m - Keep left
  5. 5 : km 0.51 - alt. 1,498 m - Turn sharp left onto Route des Clèves
  6. 6 : km 0.54 - alt. 1,494 m - Turn sharp right onto Chemin du Clous
  7. 7 : km 0.74 - alt. 1,521 m - Keep left onto Chemin du Clous
  8. 8 : km 1.15 - alt. 1,641 m - Turn sharp left
  9. 9 : km 1.39 - alt. 1,695 m - Turn sharp right
  10. 10 : km 1.4 - alt. 1,694 m - Turn sharp left
  11. 11 : km 1.42 - alt. 1,698 m - Keep right
  12. 12 : km 1.52 - alt. 1,722 m - Turn slight right
  13. 13 : km 1.62 - alt. 1,745 m - Turn sharp left
  14. 14 : km 1.84 - alt. 1,781 m - Keep right
  15. 15 : km 2.27 - alt. 1,868 m - Turn sharp right
  16. 16 : km 3 - alt. 2,042 m - Turn right
  17. 17 : km 3.02 - alt. 2,044 m - Turn left
  18. 18 : km 3.2 - alt. 2,090 m - Turn sharp left
  19. 19 : km 3.23 - alt. 2,094 m - Turn right
  20. 20 : km 3.58 - alt. 2,173 m - Turn right
  21. 21 : km 3.6 - alt. 2,174 m - Turn sharp left
  22. 22 : km 3.65 - alt. 2,172 m - Keep right
  23. 23 : km 3.86 - alt. 2,171 m - Turn left
  24. 24 : km 3.9 - alt. 2,170 m - Turn left
  25. 25 : km 3.95 - alt. 2,173 m - Turn sharp left
  26. 26 : km 4.13 - alt. 2,229 m - Turn right
  27. 27 : km 6.15 - alt. 2,334 m - Keep right
  28. 28 : km 6.91 - alt. 2,080 m - Turn sharp left
  29. 29 : km 7.02 - alt. 2,085 m - Keep left
  30. 30 : km 8.47 - alt. 2,055 m - Keep left onto Route de Balavaux
  31. 31 : km 8.86 - alt. 2,037 m - Keep right
  32. 32 : km 8.92 - alt. 2,046 m - Keep right
  33. 33 : km 8.96 - alt. 2,050 m - Turn slight right
  34. 34 : km 9.02 - alt. 2,056 m - Keep left
  35. 35 : km 9.96 - alt. 2,126 m - Turn left
  36. 36 : km 10.43 - alt. 2,071 m - Turn sharp left
  37. 37 : km 11.8 - alt. 1,775 m - Turn sharp right onto Bisse de Saxon
  38. 38 : km 12.09 - alt. 1,779 m - Turn left
  39. 39 : km 12.24 - alt. 1,745 m - Turn slight right
  40. 40 : km 12.34 - alt. 1,722 m - Turn slight left
  41. 41 : km 12.46 - alt. 1,694 m - Turn sharp right
  42. 42 : km 12.47 - alt. 1,695 m - Turn sharp left
  43. 43 : km 12.71 - alt. 1,641 m - Turn sharp right
  44. 44 : km 13.32 - alt. 1,494 m - Turn sharp left onto Route des Clèves
  45. 45 : km 13.35 - alt. 1,498 m - Turn sharp right
  46. 46 : km 13.8 - alt. 1,383 m - Turn left
  47. 47 : km 13.86 - alt. 1,375 m - Turn left onto Route de la Télécabine
  48. S/E : km 13.86 - alt. 1,376 m

Useful Information

Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.

Other walks in the area

Walking Valais Day 3: Cabane de Prafleuri - Gîte de La Sage (Prafleuri Hut - La Sage Lodge)

Walker
↔19.76 km ↗+1,315 m ↘-2,289 m ◔10 hrs ▲Very difficult
⚑Departure from Hérémence (Valais)

An unusual stage today: it starts with a downhill hike before a long climb uphill, a second descent and a ski lift ride followed by a walk over flatland and a bus ride to the lodge.

Walking Valais Day 2: Cabane de Louvie - Cabane de Prafleuri (Louvie Hut - Prafleuri Hut)

Walker
↔10.16 km ↗+1,002 m ↘-582 m ◔8 hrs ▲Very difficult
⚑Departure from Bagnes (Valais)

Second stage of this hike crossing two passes, Louvie Pass and Prafleuri Pass, both snow-covered.

Walking Valais Day 1: Fionay - Cabane de Louvie (Louvie Hut)

Walker
↔3.24 km ↗+798 m ↘-62 m ◔3h 10 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Bagnes (Valais)

First stage of this trek linking Fionay village to Saas Fee. A pleasant stage reaching Louvie Hut (la Cabane de Louvie) built on the edge of Louvie Lake.

Walking Trek from Fionay to Saas-Fee

Walker
↔101.83 km ↗+8,346 m ↘-8,018 m ◔7 days ▲Very difficult
⚑Departure from Bagnes (Valais)

In the Swiss valley, this particularly pleasant hike allows you to explore the many 4000 m peaks that surround the route.

N.B. this route is outlined on Openmap which doesn't have the details of our fine IGN maps. Before being able to get your hands on a Swiss map, which are more precise, the route and GPS layouts will be handy for this pleasant trek.

Walking Valais Day 4: Refuge de la Sage - Cabane Bella Tola (La Sage Lodge - Bella Tola Hut)

Walker
↔22.61 km ↗+1,453 m ↘-764 m ◔10h 35 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Evolène (Valais)

A long climb to Torrent Pass before reaching Moiry Lake, then Saint-Luc by bus, Tignousa by cable car and finally Bella Tola by foot.
Think about correcting the distance indicated by points (5) et (6) : you need to deduct 10 km.

Walking Le Belvedere

Walker
Le Belvedere
↔7.29 km ↗+619 m ↘-613 m ◔3h 50 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Orsières (Valais)

This is a variation on the Sentier Le Belvedere walk which is described in the Pays du St-Bernard tourist booklet.

Walking Sentier du Bisse

Walker
Sentier du Bisse
↔4.10 km ↗+153 m ↘-154 m ◔1h 35 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Orsières (Valais)

A short and easy walk from Champex Lac, taking the well signposted and good paths beside the Bisse. These are the water channels made to control and route the flow of water for irrigation purposes. The path returns to Champex via part of the Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) path.

Walking Champex to Cabane d'Orny and return via La Breya summit and ski lift.

Walker
Champex to Cabane d'Orny and return via La Breya summit and ski lift.
↔12.64 km ↗+1,567 m ↘-863 m ◔8h 05 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Orsières (Valais)

A circular walk from Champex Lac; ascending the tranquil and beautiful Combe d'Orny and joining the path to the Cabane d'Orny where there are refreshments available. The descent is via the path back to the La Breya ski lift taking in an optional ascent of La Breya. (It is also possible to descend by foot via the Val d' Arpette or from the ski lift, similarly the walk can be shortened and height gain reduced by taking the ski lift up.)

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