Valais · Hiking

Chemin pédestre de Bocheresse

1.8 mi
round trip
3,240 ft
climb
7,517 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Chemin pédestre de Bocheresse is an out-and-back trail, 1.8 miles each way (3.6 miles round trip) in Valais, Switzerland. It runs between about 5,210 ft and 7,520 ft above sea level, with roughly 470 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Fionnay, about 2.3 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Grand Tavé, (Les Otanes) and Tavé des Chasseurs. Cascade du Pessot and Cascade du Giétro are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping Forêt des Mélèzes et village Sioux is within about 6 miles. There are 3 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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Conditions and forecast

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