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Hiking holidays Lower Valais Alpine Passes

Green square hiking trail sign with white number 6, red circle containing Swiss white cross, and 'Alpenpässe-Weg' text below.
Hiking holidays
5 Days / 4 Nights
Self-guided tour
moderate
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Aerial view of Great St Bernard Pass showing a winding mountain road, dark blue alpine lake, and buildings nestled in a valley with snow-capped peaks.
Green mountain meadows in Binntal valley with traditional wooden chalets, winding path, and forested peaks under dramatic cloudy sky.

The essentials at a glance

Self-guided hiking tour through the Lower Valais Alpine passes, starting in Bourg St. Pierre and ending in Martigny. The moderate 5-day route covers approximately 58 km, crossing the historic Col du Grand St-Bernard with its famous hospice and Bernese dogs, passing the three deep-blue Lacs de Fenêtre, and traversing picturesque Champex. Daily stages range from 12-16 km with ascents up to 900m. Includes accommodation with breakfast, daily luggage transfers, and digital navigation app.

Valais in all its glory

The Lower Valais mountain world is packed with contrasts. A rugged and rocky desert-like landscape awaits you on the Great St Bernard, where the historic hospice stands tall, watching somewhat defiantly over the pass. Two Alpine passes and a ridge hike further on, you descend to the idyllic Val Ferret forests and then press on to the picturesque mountain lake at Champex. Stunning vistas of the Trient Glacier round off this hiking tour. This is Valais in all its glory – magnificent mountain backdrops and hospitable and friendly villages, with idyllic views every step of the way.

Hiking holidays Lower Valais Alpine Passes
moderate
Hiking holidays
5 Days / 4 Nights
Self-guided tour
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Serene mountain lake near La Fouly surrounded by forested hills and Alpine peaks under a partly cloudy sky with small buildings visible on shore.
Herd of dark Eringer cattle grazing in golden alpine meadow surrounded by forested mountains and rocky peaks under blue sky with clouds.
Saint Bernard dog sitting on grassy alpine terrain with dramatic Swiss mountain peaks and blue sky in the background.

Itinerary

Day
1

Arrival in Bourg St. Pierre

The historic pass initially takes you along the reservoir, with a view of the pass road, to the fascinating hospice and travellers’ hostel on the Great St Bernard Pass, famous for the eponymous dogs once used in rescue operations in the surrounding mountains. The climate along the pass can be harsh, so you’re advised to come equipped for the conditions.

ca. 4 h
ca. 12 km
900 m
60 m

Once you leave the hospice, the hike takes you over two passes with absolutely breathtaking views of the mountains. After the steep descents, the three Lacs de Fenêtre, the next destination on this trail, come into view, glimmering in deepest blue. The Hérens cattle grazing all around you round off this uniquely beautiful experience.

ca. 5.5 h
ca. 15 km
470 m
1'360 m

Today’s hike is a gentleone that takes you across meadows, through forests and into stunning little villages. The final ascent towards picturesque Champex surrounded by woodland and with its marvellous lake – you’d be forgiven for describing it as little Canada – offers simply magnificent views of the route through the valley.

ca. 5 h
ca. 15.5 km
550 m
680 m

Today’s stage isn’t too long and forms part of the Tour du Mont Blanc. After visiting the romantic, uninhabited Durnand valley, a steep ascent to Alp Bovine and magnificent views of the Rhône valley follow. Once you arrive in Trient, you’ll take the bus to Martigny, collect your luggage and depart.

ca. 5.5 h
ca. 16 km
710 m
900 m

Tour character

The ridge hike to La Fouly, over the Col des Chevaux and Col du Bastillon passes, is particularly difficult, as you’ll be hiking in alpine terrain at high altitudes. Sure-footedness and a good level of fitness are essential for these rocky sections of the Alpine Pass Trail.

hard

 

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Prices & dates

Category: middle class hotels and mountain guesthouses

Prices per person in CHF
Two traditional Alsatian half-timbered houses in Hunspach with white walls, dark wooden beams, and red tile roofs under blue sky.
Panoramic view of Martigny

Services & Information

Included:

  • Accommodation as mentioned incl. breakfast
  • Daily luggage transfer (1 piece of luggage per person, max. 20 kg)
  • Costs for luggage pick-up at the station (for direct departures)
  • Transfer from Trient to Martigny
  • Subsidy for arrival by train
  • Carefully elaborated route description
  • Digital travel documents incl. navigation app
  • SwitzerlandMobility-Plus subscription for one year
  • Service hotline

Note:

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
  • Bus ride Trient - Martigny not included in the tour price, approx. CHF 13.-  per person (without Half Fare Travelcard)
  • Reservation fee of CHF 20.- per adult (incl. legally required customer money protection)

Arrival/Departure:

  • Arrival in Bourg St. Pierre by public transport.
  • Departure from Martigny by public transport. Suitcases will be returned to the luggage counter by 5:00 p.m. at the latest.

Arrival by train

Leave the car at home! For every bike, biking or hiking tour in Switzerland, you will receive an SBB coupon per participant, which you can use to deduct CHF 10.- from the ticket price for traveling by train. The reduction can be obtained in the SBB online store or in the SBB app.

On many trips, we use the luggage counters at the stations at the beginning and at the end to hand over the suitcases. You can conveniently combine this right away when you arrive by train. If you are a GA owner, you can provide this information when booking. We will credit you the amount on the invoice. If you don't need the coupon for the trip itself, you can use it during the year. Unfortunately, a retroactive refund is not possible for administrative reasons.

Travel documents "digital"

We reduce the amount of printed documents. You will receive instructions to help you find your way around using the Eurotrek Travel Guide App. We provide you with further information online.

In advance you will receive a small package of documents with the following contents:

  • Your travel program
  • Luggage tags
  • Description of how to use the app
  • Any vouchers
     

The Eurotrek Travel Guide App will help you find your way around. In addition to your digital map, you will find further information about your booked trip. The app is also available offline, simply download the trip in advance.

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