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Champex-Lac – Col de la Forclaz (Valais) loop from Champex-Lac

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Champex-Lac – Col de la Forclaz (Valais) loop from Champex-Lac

Hard

4.5

(2)

251

runners

Champex-Lac – Col de la Forclaz (Valais) loop from Champex-Lac

04:33

27.3km

1,450m

Running

Hard run. 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: July 17, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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39 m

Champex-Lac Lake

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Nature lovers call this area "Little Canada": the picturesque village lies on a wonderful mountain lake. Between Le Châtelet and Le Catogne there is a unique, intact plateau.

Champex is …

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13.7 km

Col de la Forclaz (Valais)

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The Col de la Forclaz is a nice passage at an altitude of 1,527 m. Presence of a restaurant, an alpine snack bar and a small supermarket. Free access fountain to fill your gourds and bottles.

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3

18.2 km

This structure in the high mountain meadows is a little gem.
The food is homemade and well cooked.
If you are cycling clockwise on the TMB, this small café can …

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4

18.3 km

Bovine Alpine Pasture

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It is an isolated mountain pasture with panoramic views over Martigny, the Swiss Valais and the Rhône valley. Called 'Bovine' for good reason - watch out for the cows.

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5

26.2 km

Col de Champex

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B

27.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.0 km

7.33 km

5.97 km

501 m

489 m

Surfaces

12.5 km

12.4 km

1.72 km

493 m

123 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (2,040 m)

Lowest point (1,330 m)

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