Hikes
Sentier des alpages de Vionnaz
Torgon
7/11°
Step by step, discover the mountain pastures and flora and fauna of Torgon on a trail set right in the very heart of nature.
Difficulty
EasyLength
13.49 kmDuration
4:30 hDescription
From Torgon, a small village on the Valais side of the Chablais region perched at an altitude of just over 1,000 metres, you’ll have the chance to enjoy a variety of landscapes over the course of this circular hiking trail along mountain pastures. Throughout your hike, you’ll be constantly surrounded by rich landscapes and diverse flora and fauna – and, with a bit of luck, you might even spot the region’s emblematic wild mouflon sheep. Your efforts will be rewarded once you reach the summit of this beautiful climb, with spectacular views of Lake Geneva, the Vaud and Valais Alps, the Dents du Midi and Mont Blanc awaiting you. Once you arrive in Fracette, grab a bite to eat at the friendly snack bar, open in summer, before tackling the challenging path back to the start, which takes you across the suspension bridge.
Turn-by-turn directions
From the Place de la Jorette in Torgon, walk uphill towards the mountain pasture of Eusin, which specialises in making goat’s cheese. Continue on towards Croix before reaching the mountain pasture of Chétillon, where you can sample the delicious local produce at the friendly snack bar. The route then climbs up towards Recon and then Conches before descending back down in the direction of Dravers. Make a last stop at the mountain pasture of Fracette before crossing the suspension bridge in Torgon and arriving back at the starting point.
Start
Torgon(Jorette) (1140m)
Destination
Torgon(Jorette) (1140m)
Author's recommendation
Stop for a bite at La Bourri, a friendly mountain restaurant: you won’t be disappointed!
Technical information
Altitude
1726m
1122m
Ascent
+775m
Descent
-775m
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
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Getting there
Information
Public transport
From Geneva or Brig, take the train to Aigle and then hop on bus 142 in the direction of Torgon, stopping at La Jorette.
Approach
Follow the A9 and exit at Aigle towards Vionnaz. Once you’ve arrived in Vionnaz, turn right at the roundabout and then climb to the left towards Torgon. Drive into the village of Torgon and, at the junction, turn left towards Jorette.
Parking
Free parking is available on the Place de la Jorette in the village of Torgon.
Source
This activity is brought to you by Valais/Wallis Promotion