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Bisse de Vercorin - Return by the Mayens de Réchy
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Join the heart of the Vallon de Réchy and the Buvette de La Lé, via the Bisse de Vercorin. Return to Vercorin via the Mayens de Réchy, along the Rèche.
closed
moderate
Distance 12 km
3:55 h
533 m
533 m
1,661 m
1,320 m
To begin with, you will discover the charm of the village of Vercorin on your way up towards the Mayens des Tsables, before walking for a good hour on the forest road that will lead you to the refuge du bisse. Afterwards, you can admire the charming bisse de Vercorin before arriving at the refreshment bar of La Lé where you can taste local products in the heart of the Vallon de Réchy. After a short break in the calm of this region, take the road down along the right bank of the Rèche. Let yourself be lulled by the gentle sound of its flowing waters as you join the Mayens de Réchy who will also charm you. Then take a path in the forest which will take you through Les Vernys before reaching the Tsâblos and the refuge du bisse. To finish, join the village by taking the same path as on the outward journey. Lovers of nature and forests, this path full of greenery and trees of all kinds will seduce you.
Author
Vercorin Tourisme
Update: November 14, 2022
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,661 m
Lowest point
1,320 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Forested/wild trail
6.6 km
Path
3.3 km
Road
2.1 km
Rest stops
Buvette de la LéBuvette du Lavioz, Vercorin
Safety information
- Leave nature behind you as it was before you passed through.
- Respect the tranquillity of the wild animals.
- Never go on a difficult hike alone.
- In the mountains, the climate is harsher and the weather changes quickly, so equip yourself accordingly!
Tips and hints
The Vallon de Réchy is a protected nature reserve.Start
Vercorin (1,320 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'607'012E 1'122'729N
DD
46.255953, 7.529572
DMS
46°15'21.4"N 7°31'46.5"E
UTM
32T 386667 5123537
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Destination
Vercorin
Turn-by-turn directions
Leaving Vercorin, join the refuge du bisse via the chemin du bisse. Follow the Bisse de Vercorin to the Buvette de La Lé. Then descend, staying on the right bank of the Rèche in the direction of Les Mayens de Réchy. Once you reach the Mayens de Réchy, turn right to join the Mayens des Tsabloz via Les Vernys. Then go down towards the village of Vercorin.
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Regular trains to Sierre, then various buses will take you to the Chalais cable car stop. Please find the complete timetable on www.cff.ch.
Option 1: The cable car from Chalais connects Vercorin in 7 minutes. Please find the complete timetable here.
Option 2: A Postbus connects Chalais to Vercorin. The journey takes about 30 minutes from the Chalais cable car stop.
By road
Motorway A9 to Sierre, exit 28 Sierre-ouest, then continue in the direction of Vercorin.A9 motorway to Sion, exit Sion-est, take direction Bramois and Grône, then continue in the direction of Vercorin.
Parking
Various parking spaces are available in the village.Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'607'012E 1'122'729N
DD
46.255953, 7.529572
DMS
46°15'21.4"N 7°31'46.5"E
UTM
32T 386667 5123537
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
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Equipment
We recommend :- Good shoes
- Clothing adapted to the weather: always have a waterproof jacket
- Hat or cap
- Sun cream
- Water bottle
- Walking sticks (optional)
- Not accessible by pushchair
Status
closed
Reviews
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
12 km
Duration
3:55 h
Ascent
533 m
Descent
533 m
Highest point
1,661 m
Lowest point
1,320 m
Statistics
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Maps and trails
- 2 Waypoints
- 2 Waypoints
Distance
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Duration
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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