This route will take you to the bottom of the Val d'Hérens, in the heart of the Arolla valley in an alpine and exotic environment. After a fairly steep first part to reach the Mayens de la Niva (3.3 km), you will be on a hilly itinerary in the middle of the alpine pastures with a magnificient view on summits around. You will discover along the way the Lac Bleu, one of the jewels of the valley. At the end of your itinerary, you will have the possibility to return to Evolène by route n°4 or by taking the Car Postal bus.
From Evolène, you quickly climb in the middle of alpine pastures. After 1 kilometer, the slope softens to offer beautiful single in the forest, pleasant and fun to run. You will join the Mayens de la Niva, which marks the beginning of the Alpine part of the course. You will then join the Alpage de l'Etoile by a wide track, offering an exceptional panorama on the Dent Blanche. The trail will then leave a path to the Blue Lake where you will enjoy a refreshing break. The last part of the route will continue on a trail route, but with more exposed areas where cautiousness will be required, especially in case of slippery ground. At Lac Bleu, you will have the possibility to go down to La Gouille or Satarma if you prefer to shorten your exit.
jerblu 2017/08/05 18:58 Très joli parcours avec une belle variation pente / parcours roulants. Il manque peut-être un ou deux panneaux sur le parcours pour être sûr de ne pas se tromper de chemins. Attention en week-end il y a énormément de randonneurs entre le lac bleu et Arolla. Merci pour cette super idée de parcours en tout cas
Las_Christoule 2018/08/30 16:21 Très joli mais il manque quelques indications (panneaux) pour réussir à s'y retrouver.
Emily Taylor André 2020/08/06 20:45 Beautiful! Once out of the initial climb, there are gorgeous views down the valley and up the other side. It was nice to have the landmark aiguille de la Tsa in the distance and to see it getting closer and closer while approaching Arolla.
I was glad to have the .gpx file to keep me on route when I wasn't certain. This app is great. Thank you!