Spring walks

Petites balades en station :

Bellevue or de la Corniche pushchair trail

Between forest paths and tarmac roads, this walk is suitable for all the family. Discover the resort of Ovronnaz and the Mayens de Chamoson. A second path for pushchairs exists in Ovronnaz and crosses the Grande Corniche forest and near the Salentze.

âš  Some sections may still be snow-covered

Duration:
Bellevue: 2h10
Corniche: 1h30

Distance:
Bellevue: 7.70 km
Corniche: 6.30 km

Elevation gain/loss:
Bellevue: +297 m / -297 m
Corniche: +226 m / -226 m

Start / finish: Tourist Office

More information about the Bellevue trail
More information about the Corniche trail

Lucky-Luke in the resort

A fun walk in the form of a treasure hunt for all the family. Immerse yourself in the world of the famous cowboy. Booklet available from the Tourist Office (CHF 2).

Duration: 1h45 without breaks
Distance: 6.40 km
Elevation gain/loss: +228 m / -228 m
Start / finish: Tourist Office

Path of Legends

Discover, as a family, the various stories of our region through the seven panels along the way.

Start your walk from Tourbillon, take the Grande Corniche, a forest road through the woods, then cross the Salentse and continue to Plan Passé. Head back to the river and Lui Teise, and choose the Petite Corniche to return to Tourbillon.

Duration: 1h20 without breaks / plan for half a day for the activity
Distance: 5.30 km
Elevation gain/loss: +153 m / -153 m
Start / finish: Tourbillon

Petite Corniche and Patiers

For lovers of almost flat trails, this forest walk is for you. Don't hesitate to start from the Tourbillon canopy if you want to shorten your route.

âš  Some sections may still be snow-covered

Duration: 1h30 round trip
Distance: 5.00 km
Elevation gain/loss: +66 m / -66 m
Start / finish: Parking P1 / events

Tour de la Corniche

This walk is a few kilometres longer than the previous ones, but is still accessible to all the family. Discover the whole resort as you walk through the forest and along the banks of the Salentse.

âš  Some sections may still be snow-covered

Duration: 2h30
Distance: 8.90 km
Elevation gain/loss: +277 m / -280 m
Start / finish: Tourist Office

Restaurants & Bars :

The classics

The Chou loop

Discover the hamlets of Chou and Tenèvre below the resort of Ovronnaz. This route takes you along the banks of the Salentze and through the forest around the resort.

Duration: 2h20
Distance: 6.10 km
Elevation gain/loss: +265 m / -265 m
Start / finish: Tourist Office

Ascent to Loutze

Take one of the paths up to Loutze. The view from the refreshment room is extraordinary. There's nothing like it to recharge your batteries.Please note that the refreshment bar will be closed from 4 November until winter.

Duration: 1h15 uphill / 45 min downhill
Distance: 5.10 km
Elevation gain/loss: +331 m / -331 m
Start / finish: Tourbillon Parking

Hiking :

Tour de l'Ardève

Explore the Bellevue path, a veritable balcony offering views over the Ardève before setting off on your assault on the mountain. The somewhat vertiginous path is equipped with a handrail to make it easier to cross a rocky bar. An alternative route via the Mayens de Chamoson and the forest path is also possible.

Duration: 3h20 (variant: 2h45)
Distance: 10.5 km (variant: 9 km)
Elevation gain/loss: +580 m / -580 m (variant: +460 m / -460 m)
Start / finish: Tourist Office (variant: Mayen de Chamoson)

The footbridge at Farinet

Follow the Salentse from Ovronnaz to reach the footbridge at Farinet and then the vineyards and medieval village of Saillon. We recommend that you take the post bus back up (please note the timetable). For the more courageous, it is possible to return to the resort on foot. There are several variations on this walk, depending on the time you have available and your level of hiking ability. Further information is available from the Tourist Office.

Duration: Ovronnaz - Saillon 2h15 (return: 2h50)
Distance: 7.5 km (return: 7.50 km)
Elevation gain/loss: -860 m (return: +860 m)
Start / finish: Tourist Office - Saillon (return: Saillon - Tourist Office)

For trail enthusiasts:

Trail de l'Ardève

From Ovronnaz to Leytron, via the Mayens de Chamoson, the Trail de l'Ardève is a real challenge. The reward is a breathtaking 360-degree view from the top of the Ardève at 1400m.

Duration: 6h10
Distance: 17.1 km
Elevation gain/loss: +1168 m / -1168 m
Start / finish: Tourist Office