Le Petit Paradis – Mont Miné Glacier loop from Ferpècle (Le Salay)

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Le Petit Paradis – Mont Miné Glacier loop from Ferpècle (Le Salay)

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Le Petit Paradis – Mont Miné Glacier loop from Ferpècle (Le Salay)

05:11

11.7km

720m

Hiking

Hard hike. 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: August 12, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 2.34 km for 8 m

After 2.50 km for 1.90 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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761 m

Le Petit Paradis

Highlight • Cafe

A cozy little restaurant with charm and a lovely terrace. The service was very friendly. The restaurant is built directly into the rock and has an interesting interior.
Beautiful location, …

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1.24 km

View of Mont de l'Étoile from Ferpècle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Amazing !!!

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3.06 km

Mont Miné Glacier

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful and easy to access even with children. Come see the retreat of the glaciers.

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5.19 km

View of the Dent Blanche and Glaciers with Mountain Stream

Highlight • Viewpoint

The melting of glaciers upstream gives rise to magnificent and powerful mountain streams. A little too cool for a swim though!

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7.15 km

Bricola Hamlet and Glacier View

Highlight • Viewpoint

A unique and serene hamlet, perched on the hills above the town of La Forclaz and the Ferpècle valley. This place offers fantastic views of the valley, as well as …

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9.55 km

Valley floor above Ferpecle

Highlight • Forest

The valley above the hamlet of Ferpecle, covered with light larch forest, is a "dream" (as my son called it).

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11.5 km

Tour Ferpècle

Highlight • Summit

11.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.87 km

1.85 km

917 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.87 km

1.84 km

992 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 10 October

8°C

-1°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Comments

July 27, 2024,Wanderung Ferpecle

All information about the hike and many more photos can be found in the article: 2coinstravel.ch/wanderung-gletscher-ferpecle

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August 6, 2026

Cette randonnée peut être multi niveaux et est intéressante en ce sens. Je conseille toutefois de partir de plus loin, le parking en contrebas de la buvette "le petit paradis". La vue sur le glacier du Mont Miné est très accessible et on le voit bien. La montée vers Bricola est bien plus difficile physiquement. En réduisant le début, on …