Trient Valley Tour

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).