Trail running
Pointe de Bellevue tour
Morgins
-4/1°
A demanding route that takes you to one of the region’s finest vantage points, which offers splendid panoramic views.
Difficulty
DifficultLength
16.57 kmDuration
3:00 h
Description
Anyone who enjoys clocking up plenty of vertical metres will find that the many mountain massifs of the Portes du Soleil holiday region promise a thrilling challenge. Trail enthusiasts with a good level of fitness and experience will particularly enjoy the routes straddling the border between Switzerland and France, which offer the chance to scale many cols and summits in a spectacular setting. The Pointe de Bellevue, which rises to an altitude of 2,041 metres, reveals a magnificent view of the surrounding mountains and of Lake Geneva. A panoramic display identifies some of the most beautiful summits in the Alps, including the Chablais massif, the Dents du Midi, Mont Blanc and many others.
Turn-by-turn directions
Starting from the centre of the village of Morgins, climb the steep road up to the district of Sépaz. Continue across the south-facing slopes of the Val de Morgins, scattered with forest and pasture, eventually climbing the Pointe de Bellevue. The views from the summit of the Chablais plain and to Lake Geneva are breathtaking. All along the return leg, you will enjoy glorious views of the Dents du Midi, your constant companion. When you reach the border between Switzerland and France, take time to enjoy the nature reserve of the Lac de Morgins before returning to your starting point.
Start
Morgins (1311m)
Destination
Morgins (1310m)
Author's recommendation
Stop at Chalet Chanso on the way down and enjoy delicacies from the region on the sunny terrace.
Technical information
Altitude
2041m
1310m
Ascent
+835m
Descent
-834m
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Best time of the year
- Jan
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Getting there
Information
Public transport
Take the AOMC railway to Troistorrents and then a bus to Morgins. Get off at the Poste - Village stop.
Approach
Take the A9 motorway as far as exit 18 (St-Triphon) and follow the signs for Morgins. The trail starts in the centre of the village.
Parking
Free parking available on the Place du 6 Août and the Place du Village, in the centre of Morgins.
Source
This activity is brought to you by Valais/Wallis Promotion
