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Champex-Lac – Col de la Forclaz (Valais) loop from Trient

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Champex-Lac – Col de la Forclaz (Valais) loop from Trient

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Champex-Lac – Col de la Forclaz (Valais) loop from Trient

05:05

30.0km

1,620m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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1.45 km

Col de la Forclaz

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col de la Forclaz, at 1,527 meters above sea level, is located between Switzerland and France and is part of the TMB/UTMB route. Known to hikers and cyclists, there are two restaurants and guesthouses to spend the night there.

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1.45 km

View of the Rhône Valley from Col de la Forclaz

Highlight • Mountain Pass

At an altitude of 1526 meters, this beautiful pass is located near the border between Switzerland and France.
Seen from Martigny, there is a little more than 1000 meters in altitude to overcome.
At the top of the pass there is a restaurant and a souvenir shop.

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6.04 km

Bovine Alpine Pasture

Highlight • Viewpoint

It is an isolated mountain pasture with panoramic views over Martigny, the Swiss Valais and the Rhône valley. Called 'Bovine' for good reason - watch out for the cows.

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14.9 km

Champex-Lac

Highlight • Lake

Nestled between a lake and mountains, Champex-Lac is a stunning little alpine village. Walking in town, you'll be amazed by its many traditional wooden chalets. It definitely has a pretty unique charm to it.

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15.8 km

Col de Champex

Highlight • Mountain Pass

23.8 km

Alpage de Bovine - Rustic Mountain Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

This structure in the high mountain meadows is a little gem.
The food is homemade and well cooked.
If you are cycling clockwise on the TMB, this small café can be a good place to take a break in order to break the climb along which it is located: the Forclaz pass.

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28.3 km

Col de la Forclaz (Valais)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col de la Forclaz is a nice passage at an altitude of 1,527 m. Presence of a restaurant, an alpine snack bar and a small supermarket. Free access fountain to fill your gourds and bottles.

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30.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.2 km

8.23 km

6.31 km

971 m

310 m

Surfaces

13.8 km

13.2 km

1.44 km

1.10 km

360 m

120 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (2,040 m)

Lowest point (1,330 m)

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Champex-Lac – Col de la Forclaz (Valais) loop from Trient

Col de la Forclaz

View of the Rhône Valley from Col de la Forclaz

Bovine Alpine Pasture

Champex-Lac

Col de Champex

Alpage de Bovine - Rustic Mountain Cafe

Col de la Forclaz (Valais)

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