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Day 1 (Sunday) Map: Cartes IGN.
TOP25 3528ET Morzine. Massif du Chablais.
Limbering up on the Cornettes de Bise in France
This is the shortest of our walks but it is definitely one of the most
dramatic. A mere 8 kms takes roughly 5 hours to complete at a steady walking
pace. The ascent from the Chalets de Chevenne at 1217m via the Pas de
la Bosse is long and steep. The descent similar! The views from the top
are stunning - you can see from one end of Lake Geneva to the other -
and the scramble to the summit at 2432m is definitely on the wild side!
This hike takes you through a Nature Reserve and you will see plenty of
wildlife including mountain Ibex. This walk and all of our walks on the
High Trails programme is not recommended to anyone suffering from vertigo.
Days 2, 3, 4 CN Diablarets 1285 &
Dents de Morcles 1305
Tour of the Muverans.
An early start with a minibus transfer to Solalex at 1469m. A steady climb
brings us to Anzeindax at 1876. We then cross Le Plat—a plateau at
the bottom of the impressive Diablerets mountain range—towards the
Pas de Cheville at 2038m. A steep descent brings us to the ancient, white
pine forest above and around Derborence (1500m)—the only forest of
its kind in the Alps. From Derborence we climb steadily through magnificent,
continually changing alpine scenery until we reach the Col de la Forcla
at 2612m, having walked around the artificial lake created to irrigate
the Chamoson vineyards and traversed the remains of the glacier de la
Forcla. From the Col, there is a steep but short descent, a gentle traverse
and a final sharp climb to the Cabane Rambert at 2580m. This is where
we spend the first night. No washing facilities but a very warm welcome
and excellent food.
Walking time: Approximately 7 hours.
Day
3 starts with a fairly steep descent which quickly brings
us to some gentle walking through forest and pasture land. We drop to
a height of 1750m before slowly gaining height to reach the Col de Fenestral
at 2453—the final section presents quite a steep climb. The descent
to the Lac de Fully is without problem, as is the climb to the Col du
Demecre at 2361m. From here we push on to the Cabane de la Torche; after
a fairly steep descent, we follow a series of steep, short climbs and
descents to the Cabane de la Torche at 2198m. This is a basic refuge with
washing facilities (no showers) and a warm welcome.
Walking time: 8 hours
