• With the summit 14km 2000m up/ 1730m down, without the summit 11kms, 1400m up / 1130m down

• Approx 8 hours Hiking. 

This is a big day that starts early as we climb up through the Pass d'Encel, a squeeze through the rocks where we have to watch our feet and even use the provided chain supports. After a couple of hours, we can get a break, coffee, and cake at the Cabane Susanfe.  Then we continue to climb to the Col du Susanfe.

Here, we have two options. If conditions allow, we can choose to go to the summit. The summit of the Dent de Midi is at 3300m and looks down the valley to Lake Geneva. Climbing it requires sure feet and confidence. This diversion adds 600m and 4 km to the day. 

After the Col du Susanfe, it is carefully scrambling downhill to Lake Salanfe and the cabin at the dam. We are in a secluded valley for the night and can watch for Marmots and Ibex. 

Highlights: Pas d'Encel Squeeze, Susanfe Tart 🥮, Dents De Midi Summit 🗻

• 15kms 1100m up / 1300m down. 

• Approx 7 hours hiking. 

On our third day, we turn the corner over the Col du Jorat, passing through woods and along a mountain stream before traversing mountain paths to Chindone. There, we can sit on their terrace and contemplate what we have already achieved. If we are feeling fit, we have the option of extending the day to summit the Dent de Valerette.

Highlights: Col du Jorat view, woodland walking, Swiss village. 

• 17km 1000m up/ 1650m down

• Approx 6 hours hiking

On our final day will head back to Champery along the south-facing side of the mountain.  We have the opportunity to climb up to the Signal de Soi to begin before crossing ancient shepherds' paths down the mountain to the Restaurant les Rives for lunch. We will finish by cutting through the famous Galerie Defago which leads us back to Champéry and our starting point. 

Highlights: Galerie Defago cliff walk, Swiss lunch. 

We should be back in Champery by 4 pm. This allows you to fly back from Geneva from 8 pm. 

If you want to extend your stay in Champéry, we can help you choose hotels or hostels and activities, including Via Ferrata, Cycling, Ebiking, Paragliding and Canyoning.