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Ideal crossing from the Turtmanntal to the Val d'Anniviers

The hike from Lac de Moiry to Col de Torrent is great and the descent to Evolène is largely rideable. Top tip!

When planning your trip, always keep the post buses in mind. You can easily travel to the reservoir (from Zinal) or from La Sage to Arolla, for example, by post bus. As always, take a break on the pass and take your time. When there are clouds, there are always windows where they break away and reveal a wonderful view.

Col de Torrent 2916 m Mountain and alpine hiking This is another good, big pass that leads from the Val d’Hérens into the Val de Moiry. It lies on a high, wide ridge between Pointe du Prélet and Sasseneire. The path is very attractive and offers a great panorama.

The Augstbordpass connects the small village of Gruben in the Turtmanntal Valley in the west with the small town of Grachen in the Mattertal Valley in the east. At 2,892 meters of altitude, this pass can hold snow, sometimes even during the summer. Known for their mineralized and therapeutic waters, these mountains have been frequented for several centuries. The path that takes you to the pass is mostly gravel and rock on both sides. From the top, you have a magnificent view of the alpine mountains.

Two options are available to those who want to cross from Val d'Anniviers to Val Turtmann: the Meidpass or the Forcletta Pass. The Meidpass is the most popular, lowest, least strenuous and easily accessible path from the Hotel Weisshorn or from St. Luc. It is possible to run this route, if you are fit enough to tackle the steep climb to the top. The descent from both sides is great fun. The trail ascends and descends through pastures with good views of the surrounding landscape. From here, there are sweeping views of the surrounding mountains. You can admire the high peaks that border the west side of the Val d'Anniviers and the Val de Moiry. The panorama includes a sea of peaks dominating the Rhone Valley and the highest peaks, including the Grand Combin and Mont Blanc, to the southwest. As you pass the pass from the west, impressive views open up to the Brunegghorn, the Bishorn and the Weisshorn which rise above the craggy peaks in the Val Turtmann. The peaks of the Dom and the Taschhorn rise above the ridge which borders the east side of the Val Turtmann. An important note: the Meidpass marks the border between French-speaking Valais and German-speaking Wallis.

The Col de Torrent is located at an altitude of 2,919 metres. The ascent from Les Haudères is quite steep for most of the way, but the trail isn't particularly technical. The descent from the opposite side is just as impressive, with breathtaking views and well-maintained trails that take you close to the beautiful lakes of Autannes and Moiry. The panorama from the top is simply wonderful, with lakes and glaciers as a backdrop, giving you an extraordinary and immersive view of the surrounding valleys (Val d'Anniviers and Val d'Herens).

The Pas de Lona is a hiking pass located at an altitude of 2787 meters connecting Eison in the Val d'Hérens, to Grimentz via the Col des Becs-de-Bosson, or the Moiry dam via the Basset de Lona, in the Val d'Hérens. of Anniviers. The Becs de Bosson hut overlooks the pass on the ridge to the north of the pass, below the eponymous summit. Located on the Grand Raid route between Verbier and Grimentz, it constitutes the passage most feared by participants because it requires considerable effort before being able to switch to the last section leading to Grimentz.