Trail running

Via Valais Cabane des Becs de Bosson - Cabane de Moiry (Stage 4)

Auf dem Weg zur Cabane de Moiry

St-Martin

-1/4°

On this fourth stage of 17 kilometers, you walk through a glacier landscape along the incredibly blue Lac de Moiry and reach the comfortable namesake hut.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Length

16.53 km

Duration

3:17 h
Auf dem Weg zur Cabane de Moiry
Der Weg verläuft entlang des Lac de Lona
Staudamm Moiry

Description

After three intense stages in terms of distance and elevation gain, this fourth section offers you a day of rest. Although somewhat shorter than the others, this route is nevertheless remarkable. It begins and ends at altitude, in cozy huts, passing through a variety of different landscapes. The path takes you from the beige, moss-green, and coral-colored tones of the ground around Lac de Lona to the turquoise waters of Lac de Moiry. Upon arriving in Val d'Anniviers, it offers a wonderful view of the surrounding majestic 4000-meter peaks. The terrace of the Cabane de Moiry is an ideal place to enjoy this panorama. This hut is located at 2825 m above sea level and lies directly beside the Moiry Glacier. Don’t miss admiring the sunset on the nearby peaks during dinner.

Turn-by-turn directions

From the Cabane des Becs de Bosson, the path descends in sharp curves to Lac de Lona. This is followed by a short ascent to the Basset de Lona, from where you can have a view of the next stages and the next passes to be climbed. Descend to Lac de Moiry on a wide gravel path that leads you to the water's edge. After walking along the lake, you reach the moraines via a final, especially challenging ascent and then arrive at the Cabane de Moiry.

Cabane des Becs de Bosson - Pas de Lona - Basset de Lona - Alpage de Torrent - Lac de Moiry - Lac de Châteaupré - Cabane de Moiry

Start

Cabane des Becs de Bosson (2982m)

Destination

Cabane de Moiry (2824m)

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Author's recommendation

End the day on the terrace of the Cabane de Moiry. Have a drink, play table tennis, and enjoy an ideal view of the glacier.

Technical information

Altitude

2985m

2251m

Ascent

+759m

Descent

-916m

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Best time of the year

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Tags

  • Linear route
  • Multi-stage route
  • Scenic
  • Geological highlights
  • Fauna
  • Insider tip
  • Flora
Getting there
Information

Public transport

For the 1st stage Via Valais: Take the train to Martigny station, then to Le Châble. Access to the start of the path is provided by a first cable car between Le Châble and Verbier and a second one from Verbier to Les Ruinettes.

Approach

For the 1st stage Via Valais: Take the A9/E62 motorway to Martigny, then continue on the Grand-Saint-Bernard Route/Route 21 via Sembrancher to Le Châble. However, it is advisable to use public transport as this is a multi-stage run ending in Zermatt.

Parking

For the 1st stage Via Valais: A free parking lot with 240 spaces is available at the Le Châble cable car for up to ten days.

Equipment

We recommend:

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

Safety information

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

For all trails:

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

For mountain trails:

  • Take additional sunscreen. UV rays can be very strong at high altitudes, even in cloudy weather.
  • Plan your trail carefully: consider the required fitness level of all participants, weather forecasts, and seasonal conditions.
  • Weather conditions in the mountains can change very quickly and without warning. Proper clothing and provisions (food and drink) are very important. In unstable weather, it is better to turn back early.
  • Inform your family about your trail route. Avoid going alone if possible.
  • Observe warning signs indicating dangers at riverbanks, along watercourses below dams and reservoirs: Water levels can rise quickly and without warning.

Additional information

More information about the destination:

Literature

The tourist office in Evolène provides you with information about trail running in the destination.

Maps

SwissTopo maps: 

1:50,000 : 5003 Mont Blanc – Grand Combin 

1:50,000 : 5006 Matterhorn – Mischabel

Source

This activity is brought to you by Valais/Wallis Promotion

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