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The Tour des Dents du Midi

The Tour des Dents du Midi
The Tour des Dents du Midi

Description

This iconic, historic long-distance alpine trail offers breathtaking panoramas, soaring summits, craggy passes, crystalline alpine lakes, glaciers, waterfalls, forests, and flora and fauna galore…

This is the granddaddy of alpine hiking tours, the legendary Tour des Dents du Midi. Inaugurated in 1972, it got its reputation for being one of the first alpine mountain marathons - organised over some 40 years. Non-marathon runners can do the tour over a few days, organising stopovers as you wish, stopping at mountain huts for cosy accommodation, rest and refreshment along the way.

This tour is suitable for hikers in good physical condition but is simple enough to be appreciated by families. It can be done in 2, 3 or 4 days from June to October depending on snow conditions. Its many variants also allow you to extend your tour, including the memorable climb to the Dents du Midi's highest peak - the Haute Cime (3,257 m).

There are several variants of the Tour des Dents du Midi route. In general, however, you will pass by the following remarkable sites:

- The Auberge de Salanfe on the Salanfe reservoir
- The Susanfe Pass, the highest point of the hike (but for the Haute Cime) at 2,494 metres
- The Cabane de Susanfe
- The Auberge de Chindonne
- The Antème Lakes
- The steep Pas d'Encel passage, equipped with chains

Explore our hikes and walking itineraries around the Dents du Midi: more than 800 kilometres of marked trails await you!

Technical informations

This circuit was updated on: 11/12/2023
47 km
max. 2478 m
min. 1021 m
3182 m
3182 m

Accessibility

Styles : HikingMountain
Public : SportsmenExperienced hikers

Altimetric profile

Starting point

2 Route de la Fin Gare AOMC Champéry terminus , CH - 1874 Champéry
Lat : 46.17509Lng : 6.870395

Points of interest

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Auberge de Chindonne

This charming mountain inn is accessible summer and winter. In summer, this is one of the stops on the Tour des Dents du Midi but is also accessible by car. In winter, we are the perfect home base for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and hiking.DORMITORIES 66 places in dormitories The 6 dormitories have between 10-12 beds. They are equipped with woolen blankets, duvets, fitted sheets, pillows and pillow cases. Remember to bring a towel and a sleeping bag or a single sheet. THE ROOMS 9 places in private rooms The 3 private rooms are for 2, 3 or 4 people. They offer you complete bedding and are equipped with duvets and bath towels. SHOWERS & WCS 5 shower cabins with hot water and WCs are available near the bedrooms

Route de Chindonne 300 CH - 1870 Monthey
- Région Dents du Midi SA -
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Auberge de Salanfe

Soaring alpine peaks, a crystalline mountain lake, marmots, ibex... this is a nature-lover's paradise!Situated in an exceptional alpine environment, our mountain inn is a stopping place on many long-distance hikes and trails. From the nearby peaks, easily reached on foot, you can enjoy a breath-taking panorama of the Swiss and French Alps. Ravenous or just a little peckish? Our restaurant offers a varied menu from 11.30 a.m. until 4 p.m. And you can enjoy the panoramic views from the terrace too! ALT. 1925M Whether it’s in a dormitory bed or an individual room, an overnight stay in Salanfe is a restful experience with a magical view. Our team looks forward to welcoming you to Salanfe soon!

Lac de Salanfe CH - 1922 Salvan
- Région Dents du Midi SA -
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Refuge de Bonavau

The Refuge de Bonaveau is a picturesque mountain refuge, perched on a bucolic alpine plateau between Grand Paradis and the Susanfe Valley.A cosy mountain hideaway, Brigitte's refuge is the first stop en route to some of our most spectacular local sites, from the Dents du Midi and Dents Blanches mountain ranges to the formidable Pas d'Encel passage and the airy Belle Etoile suspension bridge. Hardly a 'hut', Bonaveau is a lovely alpine chalet that appears like a mirage when you round the bend in the trail. The panorama is striking, with the chalet and its garden full of flowers standing out before the icy bulk of the Ruan Glacier in the background. Visitors seeking the restful simplicity of yesteryear are welcome to stay the night; three snug dormitories equipped with fluffy duvets offer 5, 6 and 7 places. If you're in need of a bite to eat, Bonaveau's kitchen serves traditional Valaisan specialties, cheese dishes, hearty omelettes, homemade soup and delectable fruit pies.

Bonavau CH - 1874 Champéry
- Région Dents du Midi SA -
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Cabane d'Anthème

Perched at the foot of the Dents du Midi and just a stone's throw from two alpine lakes, this picturesque hut shelters in the crook of a magnificent limestone cirque.This picturesque mountain hut is an important stop on the Tour des Dents du Midi. Come for a meal in the mountains, stay overnight, or simply pause for a pick-me-up on your way to the lakes!

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Cabane de Susanfe

Nestled snugly in the heart of the Susanfe Valley amongst impressive blocks of erratic granite, the iconic Cabane de Susanfe has been welcoming weary alpine hikers since 1932.The Tour des Dents du Midi, the Tour des Dents Blanches, the Tour du Ruan... These legendary multi-day alpine hikes all include a stop at the Cabane de Susanfe, a weathered and well-loved landmark set on a small promontory in the lush Susanfe Valley. For over 80 years, hikers have gathered here for rest and refuge. The sunny terrace is the perfect spot to stop for a moment and enjoy a cool drink, a homemade syrup or real Italian coffee. If you've worked up an appetite, you might stay a little longer for a restorative fondue, a hearty plate of rösti or mountain macaroni, or a platter of local specialties and fresh goat cheeses made by the local shepherds. Of course, the best way to experience the cabane is to stay the night, tucked under a soft duvet in a snug dormitory bed! Off-season, the cabin remains open but is not guarded. You will find basic equipment to get you through the night: dishes, a stove, wood (don't forget to bring matches and lighter!) and blankets. In winter, experienced mountaineers can reach the valley on touring skis. The caretaker will happily open the cabin for you; don't hesitate to contact her! Warning: always check ahead with the local mountain guide company 'Montagne Experience' to find out what the avalanche risk might be.

Vallon de Susanfe CH - 1874 Champéry
- Région Dents du Midi SA -
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The Dents du Midi

These 7 vertiginous summits, all over 3,000 metres high, dominated by the Haute Cime (3,257 m), are our ever-present guardians and have been an iconic local  landmark since time immemorial.The rugged, 3 kilometre-long silhouette of the Dents du Midi mountain range stands watch over the Illiez and Rhone valleys and the Portes du Soleil. They can even be seen from as far away as the shores of Lake Geneva.   In 2018, they inspired a stylised new logo, thus becoming the symbol of the newly-formed Region Dents du Midi tourist destination. The 7 peaks of the Dents du Midi: - La Haute Cime (3'257 m) - Les Doigts (3'210 m) - La Dent Jaune (3'186 m) - L’Éperon (3'114 m) - La Cathédrale (3'160 m) - Forteresse (3'164 m) - Cime de l'Est (3'178 m)

Rue du Village 54 CH - 1874 Champéry
- Région Dents du Midi SA -
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Date and time

  • From 01/06/2024 to 30/09/2024

Additional information

Location complements

Departure from Bonavau's hut

Contact

Email : info@dentsdumidi.ch

Website : www.dentsdumidi.ch/

Open period

From June to October

Updated by

Région Dents du Midi SA - 10/12/2023
www.regiondentsdumidi.ch
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Tips

** In light of current health and safety restrictions, online package offers for the Tour des Dents du Midi are not currently available. Please reserve directly with the muntain huts. **

The ‘Sportif’ package : 4 days, 3 nights, starting at CHF 256.-
Departure from Champéry ; the offer includes full board at the Cabane de Susanfe, the Auberge de Salanfe and Auberge de Chindonne/ the Jeurs Sports Centre.

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Place du Village 5 1873 Val-d'Illiez Suisse

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