La Poya – Loriaz Refuge loop from Le Buet

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La Poya – Loriaz Refuge loop from Le Buet

Hard

5.0

(1)

runners

La Poya – Loriaz Refuge loop from Le Buet

02:08

12.3km

690m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

532 m

La Poya

Highlight • Settlement

It is a typical hamlet of the valley, which is transformed in winter into a small family ski resort.

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Tip by

5.25 km

Loriaz Refuge

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Take some money for food and drink at the refuge, as they don’t accept card payments

Tip by

8.84 km

Forêt Domaniale de Vallorcine

Forest

12.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.57 km

3.88 km

542 m

264 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.26 km

2.75 km

681 m

376 m

264 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 9 November

10°C

7°C

56 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

August 7, 2024,Refuge de Loriaz Rondje vanuit Le Buet

My first trail run/hike in this area. You can run for part of the first part, then hike for a long stretch after the waterfall, zigzagging to the top of the route. Beautiful view, drinking water source at the mountain huts. On the way back I was able to make a reasonable pace because of the well-maintained road downhill. The …

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