from Crétaz to Chamois

Valtournenche

Difficulties:

E - Excursionist
Best period:
June - September
Departure:

Crétaz (1526 m)
Arrival:

Chamois (1812 m)
Difference in level:

563 m
length:

4.932 m
Ascent:

2h10
Trail sign:

34
GPS tracks:

GPX , KML

Description of the route

This is a medium difficulty itinerary, in that, despite being fairly easy, the trail is rather long. Leave from Crétaz, one of the more characteristic villages of Valtournenche and take route 34, which heads south on level ground, crossing the villages of Servaz and Pessey (Belvedere). After this villages, the trail winds its way through woods, providing occasional, breathtaking glimpses of Valtournenche and Mount Cervino. When you get close to the residential area of Chamois, descend down to it, or go up, turning left at a “crossroad” until you come to Lac Lod (2033 m).