Cross-country skiing

Les Ruinettes - La Chaux trail

Verbier

2/4°

Route for skating and classic style enthusiasts located at 2200 meters altitude with a spectacular panorama of the valley and the Combins massif.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Length

8.03 km

Duration

2:00 h

Description

Attractive and demanding, this trail starts with a gentle uphill gradient, which can be done as an out-and-back; at the end of this flat section, there is a 3.5-kilometer loop with the possibility to take two shortcuts to make a loop of 2.6 kilometers or 2.4 kilometers. With these three options, this trail offers alternatives to athletes who master both uphill and downhill, and it can also be an opportunity for the casual cross-country skier to discover at their own pace. Throughout this loop, there is an unobstructed view of the Combins massif and the French Alps.

Turn-by-turn directions

Starting from Les Ruinettes, this trail begins with a gentle uphill gradient, which can be done as an out-and-back; at the end of this flat section, there is a 3.5-kilometer loop. It is also possible to take two shortcuts to make a smaller loop of 2.6 kilometers or 2.4 kilometers. Signs indicate the different loops.

Start

Les Ruinettes (2187m)

Destination

Les Ruinettes (2187m)

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Author's recommendation

As this trail is accessible only by ski lifts, pay attention to their operating hours.

Technical information

Altitude

2261m

2187m

Ascent

+74m

Descent

-74m

Technique

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Best time of the year

  • Jan
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  • Dec

Tags

  • Out and back
Getting there
Information

Public transport

By train from Martigny to Le Châble then by cable car to Les Ruinettes.

Approach

By car, go to the Le Châble cable car station, where there is a large parking lot. Take the ski lifts towards Verbier then Les Ruinettes. When leaving the Les Ruinettes station, go down to the right for about fifty meters; the start will be on the left.

Parking

Large parking lot available at the start of the ski lifts at Le Châble.

Equipment

We recommend:

• Good cross-country ski equipment
• Weather and cold-appropriate clothing: always have a waterproof jacket

• Hat or cap

• Sunscreen

• Water bottle, picnic

• Camera

• Printed version of the route (click "print" to download)

Safety information

Use of the routes and information on this website is the responsibility of each skier. Valais/Wallis Promotion disclaims any responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the website information.
• Bring a map. Download the complete route description with a large-scale map by clicking on the "print" icon at the top right of the page.
• Only use marked trails and observe all signage—for your safety, for the protection of livestock, and to avoid disturbing wildlife.

• Be respectful of other users, as well as plants and animals. Do not leave your waste in nature.

• Take special care to protect yourself from the sun at high altitude. UV rays can be very strong, even under cloudy skies.

• Weather conditions can change quickly and unexpectedly in the mountains. It is essential to have appropriate clothing.

• Take note of warning signs about constant danger, especially avalanche risks.

Additional information

More information about the destination:
Verbier - Val de Bagnes www.verbier.ch

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