Starting in Arolla this walk sets off through woodland on the ‘Marmot trail’. It soon emerges from the trees, traversing meadows towards the glacial moraines descending from the Pigne d’Arolla, to reach an abandoned farm on a high mountain pasture. The Walkers Haute Route, a long distance path, is used to ascend some more before the route turns off into a quiet side valley to gain superb mountain and glacier views. Distance: 12km Ascent / Descent: 650m.

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Continue reading SWISS FLOWER WALKS: Above Arolla to Les Fontanesses, Valais, Switzerland.

This July I led a reconnaissance trip to Arolla in the Val d’Herens for a group of seven. They were blown away by the stunning Val d’Herens with its flower filled meadows and big mountain views. This location will definitely become a regular trip on my annual programme

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Continue reading Trip Report: Val d’Herens, Switzerland, 1-8 July 2023