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Ferpècle Dam – Mont Miné Glacier loop from Ferpècle (Le Salay)

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Ering
Evolène

Ferpècle Dam – Mont Miné Glacier loop from Ferpècle (Le Salay)

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4.9

(16)

228

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Ferpècle Dam – Mont Miné Glacier loop from Ferpècle (Le Salay)

05:15

11.9km

740m

Hiking

Hard hike. 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: April 17, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 1.48 km for 62 m

After 2.69 km for 8 m

After 2.85 km for 1.90 km

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

183 m

Tour Ferpècle

Highlight • Summit

2

1.58 km

Ferpècle Dam

Highlight • Monument

A dam impounding a relatively small reservoir, used for hydroelectric power. The reservoir is made up of meltwater from the enormous glaciers and mountain slopes that surround this valley, giving …

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3

1.59 km

Amazing !!!

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4

3.41 km

Mont Miné Glacier

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful and easy to access even with children. Come see the retreat of the glaciers.

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5

5.54 km

Ascent to Alpe Bricola

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6

7.15 km

The melting of glaciers upstream gives rise to magnificent and powerful mountain streams. A little too cool for a swim though!

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7

7.46 km

Bricola Hamlet and Glacier View

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A unique and serene hamlet, perched on the hills above the town of La Forclaz and the Ferpècle valley. This place offers fantastic views of the valley, as well as …

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9.83 km

Valley floor above Ferpecle

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The valley above the hamlet of Ferpecle, covered with light larch forest, is a "dream" (as my son called it).

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11.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.13 km

2.25 km

1.13 km

373 m

Surfaces

8.13 km

3.33 km

420 m

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Highest point (2,460 m)

Lowest point (1,770 m)

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Wednesday 27 May

16°C

6°C

32 %

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