Valais
Trekking around the Combins massif
Réf : HCLIMH
In summary
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Sports
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Duration7 days
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LevelConfirmed
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DestinationSwiss / Valais
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AgeFrom the age of 18
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CO₂-Emissions66 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages🇫🇷French
In a few words
Located a stone's throw from the iconic Mont Blanc massif, the Combins massif is just as spectacular! Straddling the Swiss Val de Bagnes and the Italian Val d'Aosta , the Combins massif offers sublime landscapes in a pristine setting . It's the ideal massif for hikers seeking discovery and a change of scenery. This 7-day Tour des Combins is the perfect opportunity to discover a trek with breathtaking landscapes, around the Grand Combin, which rises to 4,314 meters .
A journey through alpine pastures, glacial lakes, and across glaciers offers an off-the-beaten-path itinerary for a true adventure. You'll spend an unusual night at the famous Great St. Bernard Pass , welcomed by canons in a remarkable historical setting.
The highlights
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An exclusive route away from the crowds
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A night at the hospice of the Great St. Bernard Pass and a warm welcome from the canons
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Crossing the Corbassière footbridge, at a height of over 100m
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Sport
Level
Hiking / Trekking
For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
In figures
Trekking
- Average duration/day: 6h30
- Average daily elevation gain: 991 m
- Average daily descent: 1093 m
Management
During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band :
1 supervisor for 1 to 12 people
Languages spoken:
🇫🇷
French
Supervisor
Supervisor
Guided by a state-certified French or Swiss mountain guide. Maximum group size: 12 people.
Your guide is a true enthusiast! They will lead you along the trails and share their extensive knowledge of the environment. Beyond their expertise in safety and navigation, they will introduce you to the region's treasures: natural (wildlife, flora, minerals, terrain, etc.) and cultural (people, traditions, legends, cuisine, heritage, etc.). They will help you appreciate the group adventure and make your stay unforgettable.
Program
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Mauvoisin - Chanrion Cabin
- Activity Trekking
- Duration of the activity 4h
- Positive elevation gain 950 m
- Negative elevation 350 m
- Accommodation Refuge
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
We start with a short stage, ideal for beginning this trek.
We climb to the Tsofeiret pass, at 2,621m altitude, overlooking the lake of the same name. After enjoying the superb views offered by this first pass, we will cross some alpine pastures where we may encounter Hérens cows, the local queens, emblematic of the northern Alps.
A final descent then takes us to the Chanrion hut, where we will enjoy a magnificent panorama of the Combins massif and spend the night.
Day 1 -
Cabane Chanrion - Refuge Champillon
- Activity Trekking
- Duration of the activity 7h30
- Positive elevation gain 1135 m
- Negative elevation 1200 m
- Accommodation Refuge
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
A beautiful day of hiking awaits us, beginning with a crossing of the Dranse de Bagnes, which notably feeds Lake Mauvoison. Following the smugglers' path and facing the majestic Mont Gelé and Mont Avril, we reach the Fenêtre Durand at 2800m altitude.
Following a pleasant path, we then reach the Thoules pastures, leading us to the Balme alpine pasture and the Conca di By. Finally, we arrive at the Adolfo Letey di Chamillon refuge where we can rest.
Day 2 -
Refuge Champillon - Cuchepache
- Activity Trekking
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Positive elevation gain 650 m
- Negative elevation 1400 m
- Accommodation Cottage
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
This third day takes place entirely in Italy, where we'll overlook the Aosta Valley from beautiful balcony trails. Several typical villages dot our route. After exploring these stunning Italian landscapes, we'll stop at the hamlet of Cuchepache to spend the night, at the foot of the famous Great St. Bernard Pass.
Day 3 -
Cuchepache - Great St. Bernard Pass
- Activity Trekking
- Duration of the activity 8h
- Positive elevation gain 1600 m
- Negative elevation 750 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
For this fourth day of trekking, we ascend towards the legendary Great St. Bernard Pass, at 2473m altitude, a historic crossing point between Switzerland and Italy, notably used by Napoleon. Sublime alpine landscapes accompany us throughout.
In the evening, the canons welcome us to an idyllic setting steeped in history: the hospice of the Great St. Bernard. Founded in the 11th century, this building has offered refuge to pilgrims and travelers for a millennium! This night at the hospice is a unique experience during this trek.
Day 4 -
Great St. Bernard Pass - La Tsissette
- Activity Trekking
- Duration of the activity 5h30
- Positive elevation gain 800 m
- Negative elevation 1300 m
- Accommodation Refuge
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Today's hike takes us along wild trails towards the Combe de l'A. We'll pass several mountain passes, ridges, and lakes, then overlook the Saint Bernard Valley before reaching this unspoiled valley where we'll spend the night. The renovated and comfortable Tsissette refuge will be ideal for a peaceful and restful night.
Day 5 -
La Tsissette - Cabane Brunet
- Activity Trekking
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Positive elevation gain 650 m
- Negative elevation 1150 m
- Accommodation Refuge
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
This penultimate day begins gently, with a descent to the village of Liddes in the Val de Bagnes. Then we embark on a long and beautiful climb to the Col de Mille and its mountain hut, perched at 2,475m altitude, an ideal spot for a well-deserved break with a superb 360° panorama of the Mont Blanc massif and the Valais peaks.
We end the day with a beautiful balcony trail, leading us to the Cabane Brunet where we will spend the night.
Day 6 -
Brunet Cabin - Mauvoisin
- Activity Trekking
- Duration of the activity 7h
- Positive elevation gain 1150 m
- Negative elevation 1500 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
This last day promises to be magnificent and spectacular! We're heading to the Corbassière Glacier footbridge. Crossing the impressive Corbassière Glacier at a height of over 70m, this nearly 200-meter-long footbridge is one of the highest steel pedestrian bridges in Europe.
After this beautiful crossing, we continue to the Col des Otanes (2846m), the highest pass of this trek, to enjoy some last breathtaking panoramas, before descending to the lake of Mauvoisin.
Day 7
Note
This program can be adapted by the guide, depending on the group's condition, the weather or the state of the terrain.
Accommodation
During this stay, you will sleep in several different accommodations.
Access
Departure
Hôtel Mauvoisin, En Suisse.
Day 1
: 09h00
End of stay
Parking De L'hôtel Mauvoisin
Day 7
- 18h00
Go to the starting point
Take the train toGare de Chable
train to Châble (with changes in Geneva and Martigny).
Travel to the place of stay
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Price details
The price includes
- Supervision by a qualified mountain guide
- The overnight stays as indicated in the program
- Half-board in the accommodations indicated in the program
- Lunchtime picnics
- Luggage handling except on days 1 and 5
The price does not include
- Cancellation and repatriation assistance insurance must be purchased upon registration.
- Drinks other than water at the table
- Personal hiking and travel equipment (shoes, poles, personal first aid kit)
- Transportation to the meeting point on Day 1 and return transportation on the evening of Day 7
- Any private transfers not included in the program
Options
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Equipment
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