View of the Matterhorn – Chamois loop from La Magdeleine
View of the Matterhorn – Chamois loop from La Magdeleine
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View of the Matterhorn – Chamois loop from La Magdeleine
03:20
11.6km
280m
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: June 20, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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2.20 km
Honey Hut
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3.16 km
View of the Matterhorn on the Way to Chamois
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Continue for about a kilometre, at the next bend you will find the entrance to path no. 107 which connects shortly afterwards with the farm road, or, if you prefer to access the farm road directly, continue along the road for a further hundred meters beyond the bend and walk along the dirt road on the left which leads to Chamois where you reach a mountain pasture and a little further on, located at the height of the bollard for unauthorized vehicles, a wooden fountain. The route continues parallel to the Ru Veuillen. Once you reach Alpe Capetou, go up for a short stretch, turn east and then continue on the flat. Once you reach the Sauveroux valley, go down and cross the stream and then continue into the woods. Once you arrive at the village of Suis, continue and reach the Trinity chapel on the right and immediately after, near the bridge, the old mill with the ancient oil mill. Cross the bridge over the Chamois stream and reach the hamlet of Corgnolaz.
This path is part of the route The great balcony of the Matterhorn where there is also a thematic walk suitable for children, outdoors, which has the theme of energy as its underlying theme: Energie in Gioco. A path along which seven playful installations have been placed which lead to discovering how energy is produced and consumed as well as making people reflect on Water, Fire, Earth and the Sun. Don't miss the double funicular which offers the possibility to "fly" for 20 meters and the volcano to climb.
Along the path, which can be walked in both directions, 20 panels have also been placed which illustrate, in a simple but exhaustive way, what energy is used for, how much is consumed, how it is produced and how it can be done in a sustainable from renewable sources and then focusing on its use and savings.
The car parks adjacent to the starting point of the path are paid, three blue columns are available for issuing tickets (coin or easypark app only)
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3.28 km
View of the Matterhorn
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4.25 km
La Magdeleine Picnic and Play Area
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4.59 km
Viewpoint
Viewpoint
5.39 km
View of Chamois
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5.42 km
Picnic Area at the Entrance to Chamois
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5.75 km
Chamois
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It is included in the Consorzio delle Perle delle Alpi (Consortium of the Pearls of the Alps) for a peculiarity: it is the only village in Italy (on the mainland) without cars. Reaching it is indeed only possible on foot, by bicycle, or by cable car.
The historic mule track with 93 bends, known as "Les Seingles", was once the only connection to Chamois. One used to start from Buisson and only arrive after a few hours of hard walking.
Today, everything is easier, a practical path starts from the hamlet of Corgnolaz in La Magdeleine and after about an hour's easy walk, you reach your destination.
Upon arrival in Chamois, we find the beautiful little square with the church and the town hall, and from here the entire village unfolds with its hamlets. The first thing you perceive upon arrival is the absolute silence, the peace, and the tranquility of a small mountain village without cars and without traffic, which seems suspended in time.
From the square also departs one of the three lifts present in the village. From here, we can indeed take a chairlift to reach Lake Lod (Lago di Lod) in 5 minutes, at 2015 m. A beautiful small lake on whose shores an equipped picnic area has been created; in the surroundings, there are also some restaurants.
We can also reach Lake Lod on foot, from the village, via a path or the convenient dirt road, with a simple walk of about 30-40 minutes. The route is well marked and starts from the village.
From the lake, you can climb up to Punta Falinère and reach the Sanctuary of Clavalité (2530 m) by following path no. 3 and a fairly steep mule track.
Chamois is also a very beautiful destination in winter, when the ski slopes open and the village fills with skiers and snowshoe hikers.
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8.61 km
Chamois - La Magdeleine Road
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11.6 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
7.79 km
3.23 km
539 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
7.72 km
2.78 km
909 m
144 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
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Included in the Consortium of Alpine Pearls for a peculiarity: being the only country in Italy (on the mainland) without a car. Reaching it is in fact possible only on foot, by bicycle or by cable car.
The historic mule track with 93 …
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