Closed Difficult

7. The Violette (red)

Valais, CH

Min Elevation

1508m

Max Elevation

2237m

Elevation Gain

729m

Elevation Loss

-

Distance

4.0 km

Est. Time

2h

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About this Track

This is one of the most popular routes and a favorite among locals, a 'must do' of the Crans-Montana Rando Parc. This varied route, which uses original forest passages, allows you to discover untouched nature and offers a beautiful climb from the Barzettes parking lot to Les Violettes and its mountain restaurants.

Location

  • Country CH
  • State/Region Valais
  • Latitude 46.320363
  • Longitude 7.498480

Additional Information

Parking: Barzettes-Violettes Parking. Route des Barzettes, 3963 Crans-Montana. Paid outdoor (110 spaces) and indoor (411 spaces) parking.

Access: Accessible via SMC bus (stop: Télé Violettes) from Sierre or SMC funicular. By car, take A9 exit Sierre Est, follow signs for Crans-Montana/Les Violettes.

Safety: Route open only during ski lift operating hours. Prohibited outside these hours (danger of death: snowcats with winches). SOS: 144.

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Contact Information

Crans-Montana Tourisme & Congrès
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