Trail running

Fionnay – Col des Otanes - Corbassière

Der Weg steigt steil an und lässt den Staudamm Mauvoisin schnell hinter sich.

Bruson

-5/-2°

In the heart of Val de Bagnes, enjoy on this circular route laid out between glacier moraines and mountain gorges a breathtaking view of the Grand Combin.

Difficulty

Difficult

Length

16.46 km

Duration

4:03 h
Der Weg steigt steil an und lässt den Staudamm Mauvoisin schnell hinter sich.
Ein Singletrail entlang der Suone Corbassière.
Laufen Sie entlang des Corbassière-Gletschers und folgen Sie dem Combins-Massiv.

Description

The path starts with a short ascent at Fionnay and leads you to the Dranse river to reach the Val de Bagnes valley. At the height of the small village Bonatchiesse, the climb to Col des Otanes becomes steeper. The path first winds through forests and green meadows and continues through an alpine and rocky landscape up to the pass. At Col des Otanes, the landscape mainly consists of rocks and ice. Above you is the Grand Combin and at your feet the Corbassière glacier. Begin the descent down to the FXB Panossière mountain hut. Then continue along the moraine and down to the Corbassière suone, which you follow before descending through the forest to Fionnay. Cross the bridge to return to your starting point.

Turn-by-turn directions

From the village of Fionnay, take the path that runs along the Dranse de Bagnes river towards Bonatchiesse. Then the path branches off and begins a steady ascent of 1400 meters in elevation. You cross La Tseumette, where you intersect with another alpine path coming from Mauvoisin, which joins yours during the climb to Col des Otanes. After crossing this rocky pass, it is all downhill. First, you go to the FXB Panossière mountain hut, then to the Corbassière suone, and finally descend through the forest back to Fionnay.

Fionnay - Bonatchiesse - La Tseumette - Col des Otanes - FXB Panossière mountain hut - Corbassière suone - Fionnay

Start

Fionnay (1491m)

Destination

Fionnay (1491m)

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Author's recommendation

Try the famous almond or lemon cakes at the FXB Panossière mountain hut!

Technical information

Altitude

2867m

1488m

Ascent

+1378m

Descent

-1378m

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Best time of the year

  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec

Tags

  • Scenic
  • Geological highlights
  • Fauna
  • Insider tip
  • Round trip
  • Refreshment stops available
  • Cultural/historical interest
  • Flora
Getting there
Information

Public transport

Take the train to Martigny and change to the regional train to Le Châble. From there, a bus takes you to the village of Fionnay.

Approach

Take the A9 highway to Martigny and continue towards Grand-Saint-Bernard. Then join the road to Mauvoisin into Val de Bagnes up to Fionnay.

Parking

Free parking spaces are available along the road near the Fionnay bus stop.

Equipment

We recommend:

  • Good running shoes
  • Weather-dependent clothing: always carry a waterproof vest
  • Head covering
  • Sunscreen
  • Water bottle
  • Trail poles

Safety information

The use of the trail paths and information on this website is at your own risk. Local conditions may cause changes to the route. Valais/Wallis Promotion accepts no responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the information on this website. 

For all trails:

  • Use only marked trail paths and observe all signposts and instructions - for your own safety, to protect grazing animals, and out of respect for wildlife.
  • Close gates after passing through.
  • Behave considerately towards other trail users, plants, and animals.   

For mountain trails: 

  • Bring additional sunscreen. UV rays at high altitude can be very strong, even in cloudy weather.
  • Plan your trail carefully: consider the required fitness level of all participants, weather forecasts, and seasonal factors.
  • Weather conditions can change very quickly and without warning in the mountains. Appropriate clothing and provisions (food and drink) are very important. In unstable weather, better turn back early. 
  • Inform your family about your trail route. Avoid being alone if possible.
  • Observe warning signs that indicate dangers at riverbanks, along waterways below dams and reservoirs: water levels can rise quickly and without warning.

Additional information

More information about the destination:

Literature

The tourism office in Fionnay provides you with information about trail running in the destination.

Maps

SwissTopo maps: 1:25,000: 1346 Chanrion

Source

This activity is brought to you by Valais/Wallis Promotion

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