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Tour Du Mont Blanc - Variante de Vallorcine

ModerateValais/Wallis · Switzerland

GPX
Distance
14.3 km (8.9 mi)
Elevation gain
314 m (1,030 ft)
Typical time
3 hr 27 min
Difficulty
Moderate
Route type
Point to point
Highest point
Not recorded

About Tour Du Mont Blanc - Variante de Vallorcine

Tour Du Mont Blanc - Variante de Vallorcine is a 14.3 km hiking route in Valais/Wallis, Switzerland. It climbs roughly 314 m (1,030 ft) along the way. Most people take around 3 hr 27 min at a comfortable pace, plus stops. The effort is honest but manageable, and the hardest section is over quickly.

This is mountain terrain, and the scale of the surroundings is the reason to come.

Start and finish are in different places, which means public transport or a second car is part of the planning. It is not consistently waymarked, so carry a map or a downloaded track rather than relying on signs.

Spring through autumn is the natural window, and shoulder season means fewer people on the narrow sections. The nearest town of any size is Martigny-Ville, about 11.6 km away, which is where most people base themselves.

In short, Tour Du Mont Blanc - Variante de Vallorcine suits regular walkers who want a full day without technical ground. Dog access is not formally recorded here, so check locally before bringing one.

Route map

Moderate14.3 km314 m

Numbered marks every 5 km

Route line from OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL. View the source relation

The route in detail

The route is normally walked in the direction described below. The first third does most of the climbing, so settle into a slow rhythm early rather than trying to hold a flat-ground pace. The upper section is where the route earns its reputation, and it is also where weather changes fastest. Because the finish is away from the start, check return transport before committing to the second half.

Highlights

  • Mountain

Know before you go

Best season
April to October
Waymarked
Not consistently
Surface
Mixed natural surface
Dogs
Not recorded, check locally
Wheelchair access
Not accessible
Entrance fee
No fee recorded
Camping
Not recorded
Drinking water
Carry your own
Toilets
Not recorded
Mobile coverage
Generally usable
Parking
Park at the trailhead, arrive early in high season
Emergency
112 in Europe, 911 in North America

How this trail scores

Computed from distance, ascent, terrain features, surface and access data.

Scenery
50/100

Terrain features, relief and photographic interest

Adventure
41/100

Distance, ascent and how wild the ground is

Difficulty
42/100

Effort index from distance and climbing

Accessibility
44/100

Surface, gradient and ease of reaching it

Family
24/100

Suitability for children who already walk

Dogs
62/100

Access rules, terrain and water along the way

Tips from the trail

  • Early morning and late afternoon give the best light and the quietest paths.
  • Aim for april to october for the most reliable conditions.
  • Download the track to your phone before you leave. Signal is not guaranteed.
  • Leave nothing behind, including fruit peel, and stay on the marked line to protect the ground either side.

Warnings

  • Outside the main season expect snow, ice or closed access on the higher sections.

Safety

Emergency services in Switzerland are reached on 112. Tell someone your route and expected finish time before you set off, particularly if you are walking alone. Mobile coverage is generally usable along this route, but do not rely on it as your only plan. If the weather deteriorates, descending the way you came is almost always the safer option.

What to bring

  • Comfortable, broken-in hiking shoes or boots
  • Weatherproof jacket
  • At least 1.5 litres of water
  • Sun hat, sunglasses and high-factor sun cream
  • Small first aid kit including blister plasters

Photography

Shoot the first hour after sunrise from the higher ground: the low angle picks out every ridge and the valleys still hold mist. Take the shot on the way out. Conditions rarely improve by the time you come back past. A wide lens captures the scale, but a short telephoto is what turns a good view into a photograph.

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