The Water Path
The Water Path

The Water Path

Crans-Montana
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The Water Path

The Water Path

Distance: 15.8mi
Elevation: 171ft
Time: 4.5-6.5h

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The gurgling sound of water accompanies you from the Plaine Morte at 9843ft right down to the village of Chermignon-d'en-Bas at 2789ft.

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Getting there

To reach Crans-Montana by car, take the exit of the A9 motorway (Rhône motorway) called "Sierre ouest". At the motorway exit, turn left and follow the signs for "Sierre". At the roundabout, turn right. Continue for 1640ft, then at the entrance to Sierre, turn left following the signs for "Crans-Montana". The journey takes about 20 minutes. Once you arrive in Crans-Montana, follow the signs for the cablecar company car park called Violettes.

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When to do

July-September

Pets allowed

No

Family friendly

No

Route Signage

Average

Crowd Levels

Moderate

Route Type

One Way


The Water Path
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Route Description for The Water Path

After taking the cable car up to the starting point of the hike, take some time to appreciate the beautifully scenic views of the Valais Alps. From here, the trail will begin to descend past the Pointe de la Plaine Morte, before looping around Lac de Huiton.

From here, you will continue the long descent into the valley to Icogne, before making your way to the Bisse de Lens viewpoint. From there, the trail bends to the northeast, eventually taking you into the endpoint of the route in Chermignon-d’en-Bas

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