Cicerone - Guide de randonnées (en anglais) - Walking in Arolla and Zinal (walks and short treks in the Val d'Hérens and Val d'Anniviers in the Swiss Valais)
| Destination | Europe |
|---|---|
| Pays / Région | Suisse |
| Auteur | Lesley Williams, Jonathan Williams |
| Date de publication | 19 juin 2024 |
| Edition, collection | Cicerone Editions |
Une belle sélection de 35 radnonnées à la journée et 2 parcours sur plusieurs jours. Guide en anglais
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Guidebook describing 35 mountain walks in the beautiful scenery of Val d’Herens and Val d’Anniviers, located to the west of Zermatt. Surrounded by peaks and glaciers the graded walks include traditional villages, lakes and superb views. Most of the walks are of medium difficulty using well-maintained mountain paths. Two multi-day treks are outlined, combining the day-walks described.
Seasons
Best for walking from mid-June to the end of September, when snow has melted, and mountain huts and main services are open.
Centres
Arolla, Zinal, Evolène, Les Haudères, Grimentz.
Difficulty
Includes a range of routes, mainly mountain walking on good paths. A few walks involving exposure and aided sections are clearly indicated.
Must See
Dent Blanche, Weisshorn, Ober Gabelhorn, Pigne d’Arolla, Lac des Dix, Lac de Moiry, Pas de Chèvres, Ferpècle valley, Moiry icefall, Lac Bleu, traditional buildings, Planets trail, Grand Dixance barrage, Tour de Val d’Hérens, Tour of the Cabanes Val d’Anniviers.
1:50,000 maps are included for each walk
GPX files available to download
Detailed information on planning, facilities and public transport
Highlights include Dent Blanche and Lac Bleu
(Source : Cicerone)
