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Lac des Vaux

A great half day hike to a stunning lake introducing varied landscapes

Location
Verbier
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This walk provides an introduction to varied landscapes.

What to bring

This route can be found on SwissTopo National maps: 1325 (Sembrancher) and 1326 (Rosablanche).

What to see

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Where to lunch

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What to do

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Directions

From Fontaney, climb in the direction of Les Attelas, and then drop down to the Lac des Vaux. 

After a refreshing break, follow the Col des Mines and walk along the side to the Croix de Coeur. 

The return is via the Planards and the Mayens du Clou.

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Upcoming Events

The resort is the home of the Xtreme Verbier, the final stop on the Freeride World Tour. This extreme skiing and snowboarding contest is held on the famous Bec des Rosses mountain in March. During the summer months, the resort is home to the Verbier Festival, a classical music festival of international acclaim, the Grand Raid Cristalp mountain biking competition and the Grand Concours Hippique horse show.

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