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Stage info

The walk starts in the village of Rossinière. The path crosses the Sarine river and follows the left shore of the Lac du Vernex before ascending gently to the Chalet du Carra. From here, the slope becomes steeper as it climbs towards the Crau Dessous mountain farm, where the delicious Le Sapalet cheeses are made. The trail crosses the Torrent des Riz before continuing underneath the majestic Dent de Corjon. It eventually passes two mountain farms: first, the Dent de Corjon and then Les Châtelards. From here, it is a short walk down to Pierra Derrey, then Pierra Devant. The path crosses the L’Hongrin river and another short walk leads to the Auberge de la Croix de Fer in Allières. The train station is 500 metres downhill from there.

At a glance

Distance
12.6 km
Hike time
4:45
4:30
Lowest point
810 m
Highest point
1597 m
Elevation change
+ 810 m
- 724 m

Itinerary

Accommodations

Rossinière

Hôtel de ville de Rossinière

1658 Rossinière

Hôtel Elite

Route du Chemin-Large 6
1658 Rossinière

+41 26 924 52 12

Courriel

Allières

Hôtel de la Croix de Fer

Rte d'Allières 66
1669 Montbovon

+41 (0)26 928 16 06

Courriel

Site web

Le Motélon D'Avau

1669 Haut-Intyamon

+41 (0)793664494

Courriel

Gîte du Barlatay

Route d’Allières 83
1669 Montbovon

+41 79 810 30 48

Courriel

Site web

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Road conditions

Road conditions may vary at any time. Please consult SwitzerlandMobility before setting off on your hike. Check the Hiking in Switzerland box to see which paths are passable and which are closed.

Points of interest

Le Grand Chalet
Le Grand Chalet
The Grand Chalet, formerly the Grande Maison, was built in 1754 for two families. On the lower ground floor an immense cheese cellar can be found. Jean-David Henchoz, the general contractor, attempted to make this a cheese commerce center. From 1857 to 1976, the building was converted into a hotel, where Victor Hugo once spent time. The painter, Balthus bought the building in 1977. He lived and worked there until the end of his life in 2001.
Le Borjoz
1658 Rossinière
Rossinière
Rossinière
Fires have ravaged Rossinière three times in its history. Despite the fires, the village is still home to magnificent 17th and 18th century wooden buildings. The most well-known is the Grand Chalet, classified as a monument of national importance. This imposing 1754 log chalet was the home of the famous painter Balthus from 1976-2001. Don’t miss the the church and vicarage. With its dozens of agricultural operations centered around dairy production, particularly L’Etivaz AOC cheese, as well as sheep and goat cheese, Rossinière is a idyllic rural community. Another highlight, is the organic farm that operates year round from the Mont alpages (alpine farms), producing goat cheese and aromatic plant cultures.
1658 Rossinière
Hamlet of Allières
Hamlet of Allières
Allières with its inn (former cabaret), is located on the Jaman Pass mule trail.
1669 Allières
Also worth discovering...
The contrast between the V-shaped Hongrin valley and the U-shaped Sarine valley
The Sapalet cheese dairy
The alpine chalets: Banaudon (production of Gruyère AOP), Les Châtelards, Corjon (production of L'Etivaz AOP)
 
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Grand Tour des Vanils étiquette

Signage

The eleven stages of the Grand Tour des Vanils are fully signposted. They are indicated by green SwitzerlandMobility stickers placed on yellow hiking signs.

Randonneur col des combes

Respect

The Grand Tour des Vanils takes place in a pre-Alpine environment with an exceptional natural heritage, a rich landscape and a predominantly alpine economy, all of which demand exemplary behaviour.

Hikers' charter

safety

prepare your hike

Carte KF-3617x2713

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Tips for my walk

Guard Dogs

Chien de troupeau

The route of your walk may cross a pasture protected by one or more guard dogs. Here are a few tips to help you prepare for encounters with patous during your walk.

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