recommended routeLoutze
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/ Buvette de Loutze above the fogPhoto: Aline Martinet, Valais -
/ Hamlet of PatierPhoto: Aline Martinet, Valais
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/ Panorama towards JorassePhoto: Aline Martinet, Valais
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/ Montée à Loutze et panoramaPhoto: Aline Martinet, Valais
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/ Arrivée à la buvette de LoutzePhoto: Aline Martinet, Valais
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/ Loutze et soleilPhoto: Aline Martinet, Valais
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/ Tuc et Malice en baladePhoto: Aline Martinet, Valais
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/ Buvette de Loutze et mer de brouillardPhoto: Aline Martinet, Valais
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/ Arrivée à la buvette de LoutzePhoto: Aline Martinet, Valais
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/ Intérieur de la buvettePhoto: Aline Martinet, Valais
The itinerary starts from Tourbillon, in the upper part of the Ovronnaz resort. A groomed trail leads to Patiers, a small hamlet above Les Mayens-de-Chamoson. It intersects the road to Loutze, which you can follow to reach the Loutze buvette with its welcoming terrace where you can have a relaxing break and enjoy Valais specialities. The view of the Haut de Cry and the Rhône plain is captivating. Return following the same route, or, at the Croix de Loutze, you can take the smaller Charbonnière track, which leads you to Patiers. From there, follow the cross-country ski trail back to Tourbillon.
Snowshoes: Two specially marked snowshoe trails lead to la Loutze. The first one climbs straight up from Tourbillon, starting just behind the Tourbillon shelter. The trail runs across the forest to the Loutse Colony in Proparon and then uphill to the Loutze buvette. The second snowshoe trail is between Croix de Loutze and the buvette, running to the northeast. It is the continuation of the Charbonnière path that originates in Patiers.
Author’s recommendation
Safety information
Conditions vary considerably depending on sun exposure and temperatures. The trail tends to freeze or harden depending on the weather.Tips and hints
The Loutze bar is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm and daily during holiday periods, weather conditions permitting.
+41 79 657 02 00
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Turn-by-turn directions
The itinerary starts from Tourbillon, in the upper part of the resort of Ovronnaz. The groomed track leads to Patiers, a small hamlet above Mayens-de-Chamoson. Continue for 1 km and then take the left fork to start the ascent. The trail winds through the forest until it reaches the Croix de Loutze.
The Haut de Cry and the Rhône valley lie below offering a magnificent view. The trail then leads along the road until reaching the Loutze refreshment bar. The descent starts from here and is quite steep in places.
Note
Public transport
Regional train from Sion or Martigny to Riddes. From Riddes station, take the postal bus to Ovronnaz and stop at the "Ovronnaz, Chevalley" stop. From here, it takes about ten minutes on foot to reach the Tourbillon car park, the starting point of the hike. All information about train and bus timetables can be found at sbb.ch.Getting there
Exit the A9 motorway at exit n° 24 "Riddes-Leytron-Chamoson" and follow signs to Leytron and then Ovronnaz.Parking
Tourbillon (free)Coordinates
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