Hiking time
approx. 5 hours
Hike to the Bavon ridge
Hike to the Bavon ridge
From Praz-de-Fort, the trail climbs through forest and alpine pastures to reach the Bavon ridge, the natural border between Val Ferret and Val d’Entremont. From there, a splendid panorama opens up over the two valleys and the surrounding peaks.
The descent is then on the Val d’Entremont side to the Branche d’en-Bas bus stop, where you can take the bus back. A wild, varied and uncrowded route, perfect for lovers of unspoiled nature!
To get there, take the bus from Orsières to Praz-de-Fort for the departure, then take it again on the way back from the Branche d’en-Bas stop.
Distance
10 km
Elevation gain
+1,136 m / -965 m
Comment s’y rendre en transport public
Lignes
12.272
Orsières -> Praz-de-Fort / Branche d’en bas -> Orsières
Informations
Correspondance
12.272 Orsières -> Praz-de-Fort, recommended departure at 8:42 a.m. from Orsières station – arrival at Praz-de-Fort at 8:54 a.m. 12.272 Branche d’en bas -> Orsières, recommended departure at 3:58 p.m. – arrival in Orsières at 4:18 p.m. Connections with the RegionAlps train at 8:42 a.m. to Orsières (departing Martigny at 8:17 a.m.) and 4:22 p.m. to Martigny
Tarifs transport
CHF 9.20
Adult (1/1), bus to Orsières -> Praz-de-Fort + bus back from Branche d’en-Bas -> Orsières
CHF 4.90
Child and half-price, bus to Orsières -> Praz-de-Fort + bus back from Branche d’en-Bas -> Orsières
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