Loutze
Ovronnaz
9/11°
This is an ideal family hike with its impressive panorama of the Valais Alps. You can never have enough of the superb view before your eyes.
Difficulty
EasyLength
6.84 kmDuration
2:15 h
Description
Set off on a hike that offers a fabulous panorama of the Valais Alps. The villages in the plains stand out on the horizon, Sion and its castles come into view, and the Chamoson vineyard forms a patchwork on the slope. The trail climbs through the forest and white meadows towards the café at Loutze. The ascent takes you to the Loutze mountain pasture in the commune of Chamoson, close to Ovronnaz, a small resort, located on a sunny plateau which faces south and overlooks the Rhone valley. Surrounded by the Grand Chavalard, the summits of Petit and Grand Muveran and Haut de Cry with its limestone cliffs, the resort is also known for its thermal baths. Chamoson extends from the Rhone to Muveran and is particularly renowned for its wines.
Turn-by-turn directions
The route begins in the Tourbillon district, on the border of the two towns. It runs through the forest, and then it is open terrain up to the Croix de Loutze. The Dent de Chamosentse overlooks the surrounding area to the north. The Haut de Cry and the Rhone plain are a delight to see along the whole trail. You then follow the road, and this takes you to the Loutze café. With its panoramic view, the terrace invites you to take a welcome break, and you can enjoy Valais specialities there. The same trail then goes back towards Ovronnaz.
Start
Ovronnaz, Tourbillon car park (1359 m) (1359m)
Destination
Ovronnaz, Tourbillon car park (1359 m) (1359m)
Author's recommendation
The forest around Tourbillon is home to a wide variety of wildlife. If you go quietly, you may be able to observe them in the early morning.
Technical information
Altitude
1724m
1359m
Ascent
+310m
Descent
-310m
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Best time of the year
- Jan
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Tags
Public transport
Regional train from Sion or Martigny towards Riddes. From Riddes station, take the postbus to Ovronnaz and alight at the “Ovronnaz, Chevalley” stop. The walk from there to the Tourbillon car park is about ten minutes, and this is the starting point for the hike. All information about train and bus timetables is available on sbb.ch.
Approach
From the A9 motorway, take exit no. 24, “Riddes-Leytron-Chamoson” and follow the signs for Leytron, then Ovronnaz.
Parking
Free parking is available at Tourbillon.
Source
This activity is brought to you by Valais/Wallis Promotion
