Luca In The Alps

The "bisses" are old aquaducts that used to bring water to the villages. There are several in Valais that have been transformed into walking paths. Each has its own peculiarity but in general they have in common that, since they follow the aqusduct path, they have a gentle incline, perfect for families. And of course you hear the gurgling of water all the way which is relaxing. In this website you find information on all of them. Bisse du Trient, Trient (Near Martigny) Start point :  Col de la Forclaz, 1526m Destination : Chalet du Glacier, 1590m Highest point : Destination Distance : ~3.3 km one way Elevation  gain : ~60 m Time : ~1h one way Difficulty : Easy Download GPS file Bisse du Trient is the gentler we have done, really perfect for families. You start in Col de la Forclaz above Martigny and the path is almost flat. In one hour you arrive at Chalet du Glacier, where you can stop for icecream. Below the Chalet there is also a wooden bridge on the river that gives you...

Here another "forgotten hikes" post! Those that I don't remember well enough to do a detailed post but still I remember the path and I have come pictures. This time we go to Valais! Rinderalp and Aletch Arena, Valais, Switzerland Download GPS file Start point : Cable car in Riederalp, any of the two, 1924m Destination : Riederalp ridge, higest point 2242m Distance : ~8.6 km loop Elevation gain : ~390 m Time : ~2h30-3 hour (loop) Difficulty : Easy when well prepared Description : Riederalp is a full town up a mountain. You cannot get there by car but only cable car. When we went I remember the postman was with us in the cable car to bring mail up! We did this hike in winter as a snowshoe but I suppose it would be great in summer as well. The path was large and groomed all the way. It bring you on the ridge on one site and then you do the Panoramaweg on the ridge and finally you come back on the other side. The highlight is views of the Aletchgletcher one of the largest gla...