Trail running
Through the “Rocs”

Evolène
-2/4°
Discover the hamlets of La Sage, La Forclaz and Les Haudères with this route leading through a variety of terrain, ideal for an all-round training session.
Difficulty
EasyLength
10.51 kmDuration
2:02 hDescription
This loop offers a chance to discover the authentic villages of the Evolène region. Three distinct sections feature a variety of landscapes and levels of difficulty. The first stretch consists of a fairly steep climb of about 400 vertical metres. This is followed by a shallower but exhilarating descent across the mountainsides, with a final leg along the river of La Borgne.
Turn-by-turn directions
From the car park, follow the road as far as Evolène’s Coop supermarket, and then continue for about 200 metres in the direction of Les Haudères. Turn left through the hamlet of La Fauchère to tackle an ascent of 400 vertical metres, which will take you to just below Villa. Follow a lane across the mountainside, crossing over mountain streams along the way, to reach the village of La Sage. The view from the chapel here of the Dent-Blanche and the Dents de Veisivi is magnificent. Head down through the forest to Les Haudères, and then return to your starting point by following the course of La Borgne, the main river of the Val d’Hérens.
Start
Parking de la colonie la Niva (1348m)
Destination
Parking de la colonie la Niva (1348m)
Author's recommendation
Let yourself be inspired by the 15 poems and watercolours by the local artist and poet Francine Carrillo, on display along the “Contemplative Path” between Villa and La Sage.
Technical information
Altitude
1729m
1342m
Ascent
+426m
Descent
-427m
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Best time of the year
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
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- Aug
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- Nov
- Dec
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Getting there
Information
Public transport
Take a train to Sion, and then a PostBus to Evolène; dismount at the bus stop by the Coop supermarket. Set off on foot towards Les Haudères, and follow the signs for trail no. 3.
Approach
A9 motorway to exit 27, “Sion-Est”. Follow signs for Evolène and continue to the car park of the La Niva holiday centre.
Parking
Car park at the La Niva holiday centre.
Source
This activity is brought to you by Valais/Wallis Promotion