Trient Valley Tour
Trient
8/16°
As a natural link between the Rhone plain and the Chamonix Valley, in the heart of the Mont-Blanc region, the Trient Valley is a region of genuine character and unforgettable beauty.
Difficulty
DifficultLength
52.42 kmDuration
7:00 h
Description
Breathtaking panoramic views of Mont Blanc, wild and mysterious gorges, the spectacular Emosson Valley with its dams and dinosaur footprints, the Trient Glacier and the Glacier des Grands, historic villages and a welcoming population. By taking the biking routes of the Trient Valley, you will be amazed and delighted by the attractive features of this atypical area.
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Our favorite itineraries are part of a selection of the best routes in the region and are proposed by Valais/Wallis Promotion to best meet the expectations of our guests.
Turn-by-turn directions
From Vernayaz (453m), take the old Route des Diligences, the first historical route between Martigny and Chamonix, built in the middle of 19th century. Go through the villages of Salvan (934m), Les Marécottes (1,030m), La Médettaz (1,068m), Le Trétien (1,021m), Finhaut (1,224m), Giétroz (1,360m), Châtelard-Village (1,123m), Châtelard-Frontière (1,116m) and Vallorcine (1,260m). From there leave the Route des Diligences and head on to Esserts (1,549m), then Tête Noire (1,199m), Trient (1,231m) and the Col de la Forclaz (1,528m). Enjoy the breathtaking view of Martigny and Rhône plain. Continue through the small villages of La Fontaine (846m) – Plan Cerisier (600m). Then cross the vineyard to the medieval tower of La Bâtiaz (574m). Then continue in the direction of Vernayaz (453m).
Start
Vernayaz (453m)
Destination
Vernayaz (453m)
Technical information
Altitude
1656m
452m
Ascent
+2156m
Descent
-2156m
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Best time of the year
- Jan
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Tags
Public transport
Approach
Parking
Source
This activity is brought to you by Valais/Wallis Promotion
