Hut-to-hut ‘Vues du Mont Blanc’ Trekking Tour

Day 1: Hike from Solalex to Refuge du Lac de Deborence

You will be picked up from Aigle train station by 1:30pm, which you can reach with regular trains from Geneva Airport. You’ll be driven to Solelx from where you’ll hike to Lac Deborance. You’ll trek through the alpine meadows of Pas De Cheville where you’ll see beautiful views of the Matterhorn and the Valaisian Alps.

You’ll stay in the Refuge du Lac de Deborence at 1480m of altitude.

Distance 7km, Ascend 600m, Descend 600m, Time 3.5 hours

Day 2: Refuge du Lac de Deborence to Cabane Rambert

After a traditional Swiss breakfast, you’ll start to traverse the south side of the Grand Muveran, stopping along the way for a well-deserved pancake.

In the afternoon, you’ll follow the river up to the pastures of Pro Flouri, and your accommodation in the remote Cabane Rambert and their herd of bouquetin.

Distance 15km, Ascend 1000m, Descend 600m, Time 6.5 hours

Day 3: Rambert to Col du Demecre

The day starts with a hike past the waterfalls of Passing Le Pessot, to Ovronnaz (known for fantastic local cake!). After stopping for a break, you’ll continue to trek past beautiful mountains including Tita Seri (2850m), Dent de Morcles (2,970m) and Grand Chavalard (2 898m). Throughout the day we pass bearded vulture and golden eagle nests. There will also be an option for another mountain lake swim.

In the evening, you can relax and enjoy the hut wardens speciality Spaghetti with the rest of the team.

Distance 13km, Ascend 800m, Descend 800m, Time 6 hours

Day 4: Demecre to Javerne

Today is your final day of hiking, trekking back towards the north side of the Grand Muveran where you’ll get views of Lake Geneva. It’s an early start as you make your way up to Cabane La Tourche. You can expect to see marmots, bouquetin and chamois along the way. You’ll also hunt for edelweiss along the path. After lunch it’s then a pleasant hike down the mountain to Javerne, for 2:30pm. A bus will return you to Aigle train station. From here you can take the train around Lake Geneva to the airport, or spend some time relaxing in the valley if you have a late flight home.

Distance 15km, Ascend 200m, Descend 1300m, Time 5 Hours