TOUR OF THE GRAND CHAVALARD

Three-day trek, nights in a hut and a great summit at the end. The tour of the Grand Chavalard (2899m) crosses territories belonging to two Valais communes.

The panoramas it offers to those who hike it are exceptional, as are the fauna and flora of the site.

ABOUT THE ADVENTURE

CHF 350.- per person / 4 pers. min. /The price is degressive depending on the number of participants.

30 May to 15 October

Group size: 4 - 10 persons

Difficulty: Medium

First day, the most physical; Meeting at the Parking de l’Erié (possible to park further down in Fully and climb together), then departure for the crossing under the Grand Chavalard to the Col de Blé. Then climb the Chavalard, kingdom of the ibex and the bearded vulture. The summit must be earned, but once at the top the view is breathtaking over the Alps and the Rhone valley.

A small picnic at the summit and descent to the Sorniot hut to settle down and rest. A foot bath is most pleasant at the lower lake of Fully. An aperitif will be served with a story of the region before dinner.

The next day we climb the Col de Fenestral (another breathtaking view!) to the Lui d’Août gîte. This hike is half the intensity of the first one. Arrival in the afternoon. Supper and last night in the hut.

Third day, to finish gently, return to the Erie car park.

DAY 1

Ascent Grand Chavalard

Equipment: Anti-sweat underwear, warm and waterproof clothing in case of bad weather, poles, 2.5L water bottle, thermos flask, 30L bag, mountain boots, silk sleeping bag, picnic.

Difficulty: 8.2 km – 970m ascent + / 860m decline –

09:00 – Check-up at the car park, departure to the Col de la Blé.
09:30 – Drop off of equipment not required for the summit at the pass.
09:45 – Departure for the ascent, about 2 hours of climbing.
12:00 – Arrival at the summit of the Grand Chavalard!
13:00 – Descent to the Sorniot hut.
14:30 – Arrival at the hut. Refreshments and rest followed by an aperitif by the lake. Half board 60.- (One free night for every 7 people)19:00 – Supper and a well-deserved sleep.

DAY 2

Col Fenestral & Lui d’Août gîte

Equipment: Anti-sweat underwear, warm and waterproof clothing in case of bad weather, poles, 2.5L water bottle, thermos flask, 30L bag, mountain boots, silk sleeping bag, picnic.

Difficulty: 7.8 km – 440m ascent + / 500m decline –

08:00 – Breakfast and preparation of equipment.
09:00 – Departure for the Col de Fenestral.
11:30 – Arrival at the pass, picnic break.
12:30 – Departure for the descent to the Lui d’Août gîte.
15:00 – Arrival at the gîte, rest, aperitif, terrace. Half board 69.-
19:00 – Dinner and sleep.

DAY 3

Back to reality

Equipment: Anti-sweat underwear, warm and waterproof clothing in case of bad weather, poles, 2.5L water bottle, thermos flask, 30L bag, mountain boots, picnic.

Difficulty: 4.4 km – 380m difference in altitude

08:00 – Breakfast and equipment preparation.
09:00 – Departure for the return trip to the L’Erié parking lot.
11:30 – Arrival at the parking lot.

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