COL DE COU & BRETOLET PASSES (Ornithological station)

Day trip to the far end of the Val d’Illiez on the Franco-Swiss border. From August to October, visit an ornithological station (ringing of migratory birds) at the pass. Descent via the Barme plateau, to taste the local products of the mountain farms.

ABOUT THE ADVENTURE

CHF 250.- to 65.- per person / The price is degressive depending on the number of participants.

03 August to 31 October

Group size: 2 - 8 persons

Difficulty: Medium

Meeting point at the parking lot along the road to Barme. Check-up of the equipment and meeting of the team. Departure on the road to Barme for a trek of about 3 hours to the Col de Cou.

Picnic at the Col de Cou customs house. A Col on the French-Swiss border with a history of smuggling. From August to October there is an ornithological station working right next to it to ring migratory birds, it is interesting to see the number of bird species recorded!

Then return via the Barme plateau where an aperitif and a tasting of local products await us: ) to finally reach the Barme road.

A trek in an enchanting setting in the middle of pastures crossed by torrents, surrounded by green forests. Nestled at the foot of the Dents Blanches massif, you can also contemplate the Dents du Midi.

DAY 1

Ascent to the Col de Cou and descent via the Barme plateau

Equipment: Anti-sweat underwear, jumper and a waterproof jacket in case of bad weather, poles, 1.5L water bottle, thermos flask, 20L bag, mountain boots.

Difficulty: 13 km outward and return – 820m height difference + / –

  • 08:30 – Check-up and departure from the Parking de la route de Planachaux (Possibility to be picked up by car from Montreux).
  • 10:00 – Break at the Poya.
  • 12:00 – Arrival at the Col de Cou
  • 12:15 – Picnic at the Col de Cou customs and history of smuggling
  • 13:30 – Departure to the Col de Bretolet if the bird station is open
  • 15:30 – Break and aperitif at the Barme plateau
  • 17:30 – Arrival at the Planachaux road car park

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