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You may see families of wild goats as they don't seem to be bothered about people

From Les Ruinettes, steep and rocky, at least the 'direct' path is.

The pass between Switzerland and Italy connects Valais and the Aosta Valley (the smallest region in Italy with the black and red flag). "The Fenêtre de Durand is a 2,797-meter-high mountain pass in the Pennine Alps. The mule track connects the Swiss Rhône Valley via the Val de Bagnes with the Italian Aosta Valley. The gap between the 3,347-meter-high Mont Avril and the 3,518-meter-high Mont Gelé (Chanrion) is the only ice-free crossing over the main Alpine ridge east of the Grand Combin massif and west of the Monte Rosa massif. Immediately below the pass summit, on the Italian side, is the small Lac Fenêtre." Source: Wikipedia.

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

https://youtu.be/D352Ql5fMaY?feature=shared I also passed through here on the Tour du Combin. Crossing the lonely col is simply epic. The climb from Fionnay up to the reservoir through the many tunnels is an experience; the climb to the col is easy for a long time, but quite steep at the end. The descent across the lake into the valley is an absolutely fantastic trail, culminating in the Ru Neuf irrigation channel.

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.

The Col des Otanes is located at an altitude of around 2880 m as a mountain pass between the Cabane FXB Panossière hut on the Corbassière glacier and Mauvoisin in the Dranse valley. Its pass is located between the Grand Tavé (southeast; 3158 m) and the Becca de Corbassière (north; 2690 m). Fascinating views of the nearby glacier and the Combin mountain massifs to the south can be seen. To the north, the view sweeps across the wide valley (Val de Bagnes) and across to the surrounding mountain ranges - including the striking Dents du Midi massif. The path here leads through red-brown or grey-black colored boulders and scree slopes. The path for the ascent to the Grand Tavé branches off to the east very close by.

An open and grassy pass, a window between La Tzoumaz and Verbier, two regions offering legendary courses. The pass is accessible via a varied network of trails and offers an exciting driving experience with diverse characteristics. You will experience perfect alpine views from here, making it an ideal and accessible vantage point from which to observe the endless sea of rocky peaks of the Valais region.