This magnificent mid-altitude trail traverses beautiful forests with breathtaking views of the Illiez Valley and the Dents du Midi mountain range.
The trail leaves from the village square in Val d’Illiez. Climb the hill between the historic ‘mazots’, which look like miniature chalets (on the left of the Raiffeisen bank). Turn right onto Route de la Carrière towards Champoussin and follow a scenic path through the forest, lined by lovely stone walls that date from the early 20th century; you will pass by an oratory dedicated to St. Therese on the way.
Continue uphill on the Délifrette road for about 300 meters. From here you can :
-continue straight on to join trail #2 which leads to the quaint U Yeu Tsalé Restaurant (approx. 1 hour).
-Otherwise, turn left to follow a hillside path through the forest. At the crossroads, turn right and climb to reach trail #1 which leads to the Frâchette Shelter (approx. 1 h).
To go directly back down to the village, turn left in front of the Lisas Chapel. Cross the Les Crosets road twice and continue down a nice path that will take you back to Val-d'Illiez.
5 km
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max. 1418 m
min. 1001 m
430 m
430 m
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Culture(s) is a gathering place where people can come together for delicious food and fabulous company in the heart of Val-d'Illiez village.Enjoy a meal, a snack, or simply join us for drinks - we are dedicated to offering high-quality seasonal products, highlighting local terroir, and adhering to a philosophy of a short supply chain. On our menu, you'll discover Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, wines from our friends' vineyards, and craft beers. At the same time, we hope that Culture(s) will serve as a hub of inspiration and collaboration, because celebrating culture is an integral part of our mission. A vast collection of vinyl records adorns our walls, and a self-service library provides ample food for thought. Outside, the terrace offers breathtaking views of the iconic Dents du Midi mountains.
The Peanut Lodge's cosy vibe makes it the perfect place for folks to get together, chat, and savour the good times!Settle in and let our extraordinary chefs, Amandine Pivault and Antoine Gonnet, take you on a culinary journey. Explore a cuisine rooted in local traditions, highlighting seasonal products, where simplicity harmonizes with the exquisite precision and professional touch of our chefs. Amandine & Antoine’s cuisine is generous and convivial—the very essence of the Communal’s unique atmosphere.
A welcoming, easy-to-use info point - just like a 'real' tourist office, only virtual!Our brand-new information point at the Val-d'Illiez train station offers a state-of-the-art tourist information experience. The centrepiece of this space, a touch-screen tablet, allows you to contact one of our tourist agents for a face-to-face conversation. It's the next best thing to 'in real life'. We have launched this new technology to keep up with advances in communication systems and changing customer habits. We can't be everywhere, but we can certainly be on-call when you need us for the personalised information you want. Along with the video screen, a well-stocked brochure stand and a map of local hiking and walking routes will help you get the most out of your trip to Region Dents du Midi. If you would like more traditional service, our agents at the Champéry Tourist Office, just 4 km further up the valley from Val-d'Illiez, will be delighted to welcome you!
The Covered Frâchette Champoussin was built by Civil Protection in collaboration with the Triage Forestier Dents du Midi in Val-d'Illiez. To the delight of all, access is free.If you want to picnic, take a break during a walk, have a barbecue with friends, you can freely access this space. There is a play area for children, as well as parking places available alongside route. If you wish to privatize the Couvert for a birthday, a party, etc. we ask you to make the reservation on the Internet site of the commune of Val d'Illiez. WC available with the key.
A section in the Mérennes forest is closed. Please follow the detour on the map you can download under Multimedia.
Région Dents du Midi SA - 22/04/2024
www.regiondentsdumidi.ch
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Email : valdilliez@rddm.ch
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Non-groomed itinerary