リッドの峡谷・トップ4

A fabulous ride up (or down) through this river valley in the Val de Bagnes region. Your destination being the end of the road at the imposing Barrage de Mauvoisin.

The path through the gorge is short but spectacular.

Val Ferret on the Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB) is a slice of alpine paradise that enchants hikers with its awe-inspiring beauty and tranquil landscapes. 🏞️🏔️ Located on the Italian side of the TMB, Val Ferret offers panoramic views of towering peaks, lush meadows, and charming hamlets. As you traverse the valley, the iconic Mont Blanc massif dominates the skyline, creating a dramatic backdrop for your journey. The charming villages that dot Val Ferret, such as La Fouly and Issert, provide opportunities to rest, enjoy local cuisine, and interact with the warm-hearted residents. It's a chance to experience the rich culture and hospitality of the region. 🌄🚶‍♀️🌼

A gorge certainly worth seeing. In particular, the wooden walkways and stairs on the rock are impressive. You walk the gorge from bottom to top. Turning back doesn't make much sense because it's quite narrow. In other words, you go up once and then leave the gorge to hike down again via a forest path. Everyone has to decide for themselves whether it's worth 9 CHF...

A gorge certainly worth seeing. In particular, the wooden walkways and stairs on the rock are impressive. You walk the gorge from bottom to top. Turning back doesn't make much sense because it's quite narrow. In other words, you go up once and then leave the gorge to hike down again via a forest path. Everyone has to decide for themselves whether it's worth 9CHF...

Very pretty Swiss valley along the Dranse. Starting from the Col de Feret (2,490 meters), on the Italian border, the valley passes through La Fouly and Orsières and is part of the famous Tour du Mont-Blanc.

French: Built in 1877, completely renovated in 1987, the Durnand Gorges offer a breathtaking spectacle which has earned them the distinction of being ranked among the ten most beautiful in Europe. Located in the town of Bovernier, the visible part of the Gorges du Durnand extends for approximately 1 kilometer. It is accessed by a small path which suddenly transforms into a route of suspended wooden footbridges and stairs (330 steps in total). Under his feet, the water of the Durnand rolls, bubbles, swirls, bouncing with a crash in a succession of 14 waterfalls, each more impressive than the last. (Source: https://www.gorgesdudurnand.ch/les-gorges-du-durnand) English: Built in 1877 and entirely renovated in 1987, the Durnand Gorges offer a breathtaking spectacle which has earned them a place among the ten most beautiful in Europe. Located in the commune of Bovernier, the visible part of the Gorges du Durnand is about 1 kilometer long. It is reached by a small path that suddenly turns into a course of suspended wooden footbridges and stairs (330 steps in total). Under its feet, the water of the Durnand rolls, bubbles, swirls, bouncing with crashes in a succession of 14 waterfalls, all more impressive than the others. (Source: https://www.gorgesdudurnand.ch/les-gorges-du-durnand)

Over hill and dale and always uphill, the route first goes through the forest, so it's nice and cool, and the last stretch is on the slope to La Breya mountain station. You keep getting great views!