Hikes
Sentier des alpages de Vionnaz

Torgon
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Discover step by step the alpine pastures as well as the animal and plant life of this diverse natural landscape of Torgon.
Difficulty
EasyLength
13.49 kmDuration
4:30 hDescription
From Torgon, a small village at just over 1000 meters altitude in the Valais Chablais, this circular hike from alp to alp offers varied landscapes. The hike takes you through an area with diverse animal and plant life, and with some luck, you may spot a mouflon, the region's emblem. Once at the top, you will be rewarded for your efforts with a true feast for the eyes: breathtaking views of Lake Geneva, the Valais and Vaud Alps, the Dents du Midi, and Mont Blanc. On the return journey, the crossing of the suspension bridge awaits as the final adventure.
Turn-by-turn directions
From Place de la Jorette in Torgon, head up towards Alp Eusin, which specializes in goat cheese production. Continue your route towards Croix until Alp Chétillon, where you can try regional delicacies in a welcoming mountain inn. The route then leads further up to Recon and Conches before descending towards Dravers. At Alp Fracette, you can stop for one last time before crossing the Torgon suspension bridge and returning to your starting point.
Start
Torgon (Jorette) (1140m)
Destination
Torgon (Jorette) (1140m)
Author's recommendation
Take a gourmet break at the Buvette La Bourri. A visit is definitely worthwhile.
Technical information
Altitude
1726m
1122m
Ascent
+775m
Descent
-775m
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
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Getting there
Information
Public transport
Take the train from Geneva or Brig to Aigle and then bus 142 to Torgon until Place de la Jorette.
Approach
Follow the A9 motorway and take the Aigle exit towards Vionnaz. Upon arrival in Vionnaz, turn right at the roundabout and then drive left up to Torgon. Enter the village and turn left at the intersection towards Place de la Jorette.
Parking
Free parking is available at Place de la Jorette in Torgon.
Source
This activity is brought to you by Valais/Wallis Promotion






