Along the Bisse du Trient

Starting from Col de la Forclaz (1527m), a short and easy out-and-back walk along the Bisse du Trient (irrigation channel) to the Chalet du Glacier (1583m), which offers a fine view of the Glacier du Trient and the Petite Pointe d'Orny (3187m).

⚠️ Part of the trail has been damaged by a landslide. Bypassing is possible, but the walk is not accessible for baby carriages and wheelchairs (see practical info).

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    Activité : Randonnée Pédestre
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    Distance : 6,42 km
  • ◔
    Durée moyenne : 2h 50 
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    Difficulté : Facile

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    Retour point de depart : Oui
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    Dénivelé positif : + 358 m
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    Dénivelé négatif : - 363 m

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    Point haut : 1 610 m
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    Point bas : 1 514 m

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Description de la randonnée

Start: From Col de la Forclaz (large car park).

(S/E) In the bend at the Col (pass), take the path heading south along the Bisse du Trient (signposted).

For the rest of the walk, follow this false-flat path as it rises along the Bisse. You will see a number of information panels explaining the origins of the trail in ice mining, as well as activity games provided by Charlotte la Marmotte.

(1) After about ten minutes, you'll come to a crossroad cont. Continue straight on towards the Glacier du Trient.

Gradually the panoramic view will include the Col de Balme to the south-west... then onto the Glacier du Trient and the Petite Pointe d'Orny. Continue straight on along the Bisse until you reach the Chalet du Glacier.

(2) For the return walk, take the same route down. Allow between 45 min and 1h to return to the Col de la Forclaz (S/E).

Points de passages

  1. D/A : km 0 - alt. 1 532 m - Col de la Forclaz (1527 m)
  2. 1 : km 0.6 - alt. 1 561 m - At the crossroad, continue straight on
  3. 2 : km 3.22 - alt. 1 600 m - Chalet du Glacier
  4. D/A : km 6.42 - alt. 1 532 m - Col de la Forclaz

Informations pratiques

Start: From Col de la Forclaz (large car park).

Gears & Terrain : A family hike on a very easy terrain, sneakers/trainers may suffice in summer. However, as the trail is on a ledge, some passages can be vertiginous. Missteps are not recommended.

Refreshments:
On arrival, the Chalet du Glacier offers refreshments... in season!
(2) From the Chalet, you can get close to the glacier by following the path that heads East, then South-East towards Vésevey and Fenêtre d'Arpette. Be careful, it's uphill!

Note: Part of the trail has been damaged by a landslide. A few minutes after the start of the walk, you will come across repair works being carried out, clearly indicated by a sign. A bypass is possible, but not for baby carriages and wheelchairs .''

This is a temporary situation, but it is not yet known when the path will be fully restored to normal (01/10/2018). Please consult the website of the Trient locality on [https://www.trient.ch/.]

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