 | Hikes in Lötschental (CAS Montreux)
19. 08. 2019 16:04:43
Two days in this very beautiful glacial valley. Pure bliss with a great team of club members (August 2019)In 2 days: 27 km - 1,400 m ascent - 1,400 m descent. No particular issues. One-day variants possible.... |
 | Head at 3,000 m - to Trubelstock
23. 08. 2019 12:05:11
Trubelstock overlooks the Loèche les Bains valley. Varied hike, quite short but steep. Summit at 2,998 m, so by climbing a stone, the head reaches 3,000 m altitude! (August 2019, hike done with Gérard Kr. in variable weather).... |
 | To cabane Plan Névé (CAS Montreux)
18. 09. 2019 13:06:00
Report of the September 17, 2019 hike. Pure bliss! Beautiful route, a bit alpine at the end of the ascent. 9 km - 1,100 m ascent - 1,100 m descent - T2 level. Start from Pont de Nant.... |
 | To cabane Rambert (father & daughter)
23. 09. 2019 14:31:47
Father-daughter outing (CAS members) to cabane Rambert above Ovronnaz. Magnificent loop with perfect weather (September 2019).14.5 km - 1,250 m ascent - 1,250 m descent - T2 level. No difficulties, but a long outing on rocky terrain and sometimes slightly snowy (even in summer) on the return.... |
 | To Linleu (CAS Montreux)
9. 10. 2019 11:19:37
Le Linleu: outing of the Mardistes group from Club Alpin Suisse Montreux on the Swiss-French border in October 20199 km - 770 m ascent - 770 m descent, all that on foot from the start of the mechanical lift.... |
 | South face of my house without oxygen
7. 04. 2020 15:27:50
GAG A nice route at home during lockdown April 2020. Technical data: 25 m elevation, 80 m distance, 12 hours time, oxygen bottles recommended, bivouac very complicated, extreme weather conditions, vertigo sufferers strictly abstain, significant lethal risk!... |
 | To Grammont (opposite my balcony)
22. 05. 2020 17:14:06
Nice ascent to the summit opposite Montreux: Grammont at 2,172 m altitude. 22 May 2020 (with Gérard K.)13 km - 1'100 m ascent - 1'100 m descent - level T2. Long route requiring good legs starting from Flon parking. The first ascent to Lac Taney is the toughest.... |
 | To Aiguille de Mex (CAS Montreux)
30. 06. 2020 18:07:06
Aiguille de Mex by the Mardistes group. Route done on 30 June 2020.9 km - 820 m ascent - 820 m descent - level T2. Very nice viewpoint that gives you your money's worth!... |
 | To Suchet (Jura)
4. 07. 2020 17:06:34
Magnificent circuit starting from Baulmes, quite wild, passing by the Suchet summit (Jura). 1'000 m ascent through a beautiful forest to reach the ridge leading to the summit, then descent to '6 Fontaines' and return to Baulmes. Route done with my CAS buddy Gérard K. (July 2020). 13.5 km - 1'050 m a... |
 | To Cornettes de Bise
7. 07. 2020 18:03:28
Cornettes de Bise loop from Flon. A fabulous day weather-wise with the 'buddy' from CAS Montreux: Gérard K. (7 July 2020).17 km - 1'400 m ascent - 1'400 m descent - level T2 to T3. Very long route requiring good legs and fitness.... |
 | Eiger trail & Jungfraujoch
16. 07. 2020 18:28:36
In the context of holidays in Grindelwald, some mountaineering emotions! (July 2020)The start of the Eiger trail can be reached by train from Grindelwald to Alpligen.Level T2 to T3. 15 km - 970 m ascent - 970 m descent (can be modulated in different ways).... |
 | Via Alpina 2020 (1) Montreux to Kandersteg
26. 07. 2020 18:59:58
First part of the Swiss Via Alpina. From Montreux to Kandersteg in 5 days with 3 friends. The first 2 days, the route is 'personal'. On the 2nd day, a magnificent vertical ascent on Videmanette (very little-known and spectacular path).... |
 | Alpine hike to Trient & Orny huts
31. 07. 2020 11:32:13
Late July 2020, 2 huts for the price of one: Orny and Trient.Route done with the usual buddy from the Alpine Club (Gérard). Super alpine atmosphere and enchanting landscapes. Watch out, rocks, rocks and level T4 for the ascent to Trient.... |
 | Alpine hike in Louvie region
30. 08. 2020 10:49:10
In a dizzying setting above Fionnay, magnificent little-known and wild loop (with Géard K.). Quite physical as an outing.13.5 km - 1'500 m ascent - 1'500 m descent - level T2 to T3. Some passages slightly exposed and steep. Do not underestimate the length and elevation of the route.... |
 | Visit to Moiry hut (CAS Montreux)
30. 08. 2020 14:05:55
Visit by a small group of Mardistes (CAS Montreux) to our hut in Valais. August 2020.12 km - 850 m ascent - 950 m descent - level T2 to T3. The ascent to the hut from the lake is shorter, but remains quite steep in its final part.... |
 | Alpine hike to Tour d'Aï (father and daughter)
8. 09. 2020 15:18:33
September 2020, ascent from Leysin to Tour d'Aï with my daughter Lorinda.14 km - 1'000 m ascent - 1'000 m descent (depending on starting point) - level T3. High mountain path (blue and white for the summit ascent). People prone to vertigo: caution!... |
 | Alpine hike to Luisin (CAS Montreux)
14. 09. 2020 20:05:53
Saturday, 12 September 2020, 7 members of CAS Montreux (including the leader Karin Palmieri) tackle a slightly more committed route: Luisin above Marécottes. Despite some fog (which thus hides the void), this route proves to be pure joy with great emotions. Thanks Karin.... |
 | To Tête du Portail de Fully
14. 11. 2020 17:25:06
Indian summer 2020 (November). Magnificent day and committed hike as we like!11 km - 1,150 m ascent - 1,150 m descent - T2 level. Sometimes very steep but no exposure. Good physical condition required.... |
 | From the Rhône plain to Chiboz
24. 11. 2020 19:23:00
November 2020, Indian summer continues offering nice outings. This ascent from the Rhône plain to Chiboz is pure wonder. 9 km - 900 m ascent - 900 m descent. T3 level due to a wired passage in a wall. Vertigo sufferers beware! Can also ascend via another steep route without cables, a bit further eas... |
 | Les Avants | Snowshoe hike Allières
9. 01. 2021 18:08:30
Solo snowshoe outing on 09 January 2021 with radiant weather and excellent snow conditions. 9 km - 570 m ascent - 600 m descent... |
 | Hikes on Elba island
30. 01. 2021 15:34:17
In 2015, trip to Tuscany and Elba island. Here are two very nice hikes done during this trip.... |
 | Best of huts
15. 02. 2021 15:28:15
12 huts in Switzerland and Italy to tempt you!... |
 | Best of summits
26. 02. 2021 11:06:33
A best of some summits visited in recent years.... |
 | To Follatères (CAS Montreux)
30. 03. 2021 18:56:24
On a magnificent late March 2021 day, hike in this protected area with exceptional flora! Pure joy with the Mardistes group from the Montreux alpine club.12 km - 920 m ascent - 300 m descent (most of descent by cable car) - T2 level (some slightly vertiginous passages).... |
 | Hikes in the Orbe and Romainmôtier region
3. 04. 2021 13:12:46
April 2021: Two easy family outings to better know the Vaudois hinterland. Hike 1: Bretonnières to la Sarraz (Romainmôtier, chute du Dard, Tine de Conflan) 15 km - 360 m ascent - 540 m descent... |
 | To Mont d'Or (Jura)
6. 06. 2021 10:45:33
Nice easy outing between Switzerland and France to enjoy the gentleness of the Jura. Nearly 19 km for a small 900 m ascent. Several steeper but shorter variants exist. The grottes de Vallorbe are on the route.... |
 | To Aiguille de Mex from St-Maurice
26. 06. 2021 18:13:49
June 2021: 2nd ascent to this summit in the Dents du Midi region. This time, start from the Rhône plain (la Case near St-Maurice) for a sometimes very steep ascent. Descent via the village of Mex. Superb loop. 1,500 m ascent, 1,500 m descent, 15 km and T2 to T3 level, good physical condition require... |
 | To the hot spring of la Borgne
3. 07. 2021 17:46:15
Early July 2021. Starting from Euseigne, passing by the pyramids (work of glaciers, then rain and erosion), descent to the hot springs of Combioula located in the river (la Borgne). Finally, short visit to the hermitage of Longeborgne. Varied hike. 11 km for 1,000 m descent (some passages that might... |
 | To Pic Chaussy (loop)
20. 07. 2021 16:33:16
July 2021: Preparation hike for guiding a group with CAS Montreux. I went alone to enjoy a superb day. Varied beautiful impressions. T2 level - 950 m ascent - 950 m descent - good physical condition required for the ascent which offers little respite! But it's worth it. The return via lac Retaud is ... |
 | to refuge de Chalin (Dents du Midi)
22. 07. 2021 22:08:29
July 2021, 3 summits for the price of one! Hike to discover refuge de Chalin under Cime de l'Est (Dents du Midi). We will also pass by Dent de Valère and Dent de Valerette. Magnificent summer outing. 14 km - 1,200 m ascent then descent (partly different itinerary) - T3 level. Beautiful high mountain... |
 | to Rochers de Naye (2 different routes)
23. 07. 2021 17:22:07
Here are two routes to reach the summit of Rochers de Naye, mountain overlooking the Montreux Riviera superbly. First variant shorter but steeper (950m ascent - 7 km - T3). Caution if vertigo! (ladders, cables and some exposure). Second variant 'la Directissime' from Montreux to the summit (1,600 m ... |
 | on Illhorn & Schwarzhorn
4. 08. 2021 09:44:25
Two summits above Chandolin. Illhorn next to Illgraben (easy path) and Schwarzhorn (blue-white path). Magnificent viewpoints, the second summit is very mineral. 1,100 m ascent then descent, 14 km, T2 to T3 level (for the 2nd summit, even if signage mixes levels). Val d'Anniviers is a small paradise ... |
 | from Porrentruy to vallon de St-Imier (5 days)
16. 08. 2021 15:42:13
From Porrentruy in Ajoie to Renan in vallon de St-Imier, 85 km hike in 5 days. Nice adventure shared with a couple of friends. T1-T2 level, 2,500 m ascents and 2,000 m descents. No difficulties, backpack carry for the stay. Nights in hotels.... |
 | to lac de Soi (Dents du Midi)
21. 08. 2021 18:15:40
Around this lake at the foot of Dents du Midi, lies this lake at ±2,200 m altitude. Enthusiasts have built structures very similar to those I discovered in Peru long ago (Inca sites).... |
 | to Joux Verte & Agittes (CAS Montreux)
1. 09. 2021 12:17:23
Above Roche (near Aigle) hides a little-known and wild small valley. It is earned with 700 m direct ascent to reach it. Then the landscape becomes bucolic and varied before joining the small Agittes plateau. CAS Montreux outing (31.08.21). 14 km for 1,200 m ascent then descent, T2 level. It is a loo... |
 | Kandersteg to Lauterbrunnen - Via Alpina 2021 (2)
9. 09. 2021 12:06:41
Capricious weather forced us to do only 2 days this year! But what magnificent and spectacular days with the 2 highest passes of Via Alpina (Hohtürli and Sefinenfurgge). Total 32 km - 2,700 m ascents and descents - 13 hours walking - T2 to T3 level. Pure shared happiness between 4 friends.... |
 | to Tour de Famelon (from Mosses to Leysin)
14. 09. 2021 16:36:49
Traverse between these two stations passing by the summit of Tour de Famelon. Impressive karst landscapes, diversity in impressions. Nice September day for this solo outing. 17 km, 1,000 m ascent and descent, T2-T3 level. Some somewhat steep passages.... |
 | bisse du Ro & Cry d'Er
26. 09. 2021 11:14:27
On a beautiful September 21 day, we are 4 to discover the bisse du Ro adding a sportier part: ascent to Cry d'Er. Very nice atmosphere in this magnificent outing. T3 level (cables), 12.5 km, 800 m ascent then descent (to Crans).... |
 | to Pointe de Bellevue (CAS Montreux)
21. 10. 2021 10:11:07
In October 2021, the Mardistes of CAS Montreux set out to discover Pointe de Bellevue. Very varied and fairly easy itinerary. 12.5 km - 870 m elevation gain - 4 hours - T2 level. The view from the summit is spectacular!... |
 | to Mont de l'Arpille
21. 10. 2021 14:22:22
On a beautiful autumn day, Gérard and I go to discover a beautiful loop course: Mont de l'Arpille. The return via the little-used and very wild ridge: pure bliss. The 11 km distance, 1,000 m ascent and 3h30 walk at a good pace (T2-T3 level) offer warm colors and multiple impressions. Highly recommen... |
 | on the bisses of Mt d'Orge & Lentine
7. 11. 2021 11:17:31
November 2021, a walk for everyone in the heights of Sion.The bisses of Mont d'Orge (with the lake) and Lentine are beautiful surprises. Gentleness of late autumn, magical colors, first snows in the heights, everything is gathered for a very pleasant outing.... |
 | To Mont Pélerin
11. 11. 2021 09:30:46
Hyper local outing (upper Vevey) and very easy (funicular access to Mt Pélerin or on foot) then 15 km walk for the full circuit with descent to Vevey. Easy level (long ... stroll), charming hut at Mt Cheseau (perfect rösti and cheese crust) and varied panoramas with a final part plunging into Lake L... |
 | On the Bisse de Bitallia
12. 11. 2021 08:35:32
November 21, the 4 Fantastics (see Via Alpina) and 3 out of 4 wives venture onto the Grimisuat and Bitallia bisses around Arbaz in Valais. The second bisse dates from the 14th century and always has water year-round. Nice discovery of this very wild route so close to civilization! 15 km for 650 m as... |
 | Balavaux cabin from the plain
29. 12. 2021 12:26:50
With two raid buddies from the Rhone plain to Balavaux cabin (under Tracouet lake). 1,500 m ascent for a 20 km loop. Level T1-T2. The larches were not yet 'on fire'. Route done in autumn 2020.... |
 | Snowshoe hike to Niremont (CAS Montreux)
25. 01. 2022 17:44:17
Outing of CAS Montreux Mardists to Niremont (Paccots region).A great classic on snowshoes.... |
 | Snowshoe hike to Pra Cornet (CAS Montreux)
9. 02. 2022 09:40:42
Snowshoe outing of the CAS Montreux Mardists. February 2022.Exceptional conditions. Marked trail.... |
 | Snowshoe hike to Rodomont (CAS Montreux)
2. 03. 2022 12:33:35
On a magnificent early March day, 7 Mardists embark on this beautiful mixed hike (on foot and snowshoes). 900m ascent sometimes arduous (slippery and slightly icy trail) then long snowshoe ascent to the panoramic summit. This outing requires good physical condition given the semi-winter conditions.... |
 | Adonis trail
6. 04. 2022 14:47:42
Between Saxon and Charrat, this trail lets you admire these magnificent April flowers. Continuing to Martigny increases the pleasure on a peaceful and varied itinerary. 15 to 16 km for 3.5 hours of worry-free walking.... |
 | Sporty hike in Chablais
18. 04. 2022 17:57:17
Aigle station, Veyge, Prafandaz, ascent to Solacyre (stopped by snow), Leysin. Easter Monday 2022: magnificent, mild day, everything needed to test the Beast on 1,400 m ascent! 11.7 km distance, level T2. Descent by train from Leysin (protecting my knees).... |
 | In the Orbe gorges
29. 05. 2022 16:01:45
Descent of the Orbe gorges from Vallorbe to Orbe. Varied landscapes, easy route. 18 to 19 km distance, few descents and ascents. Very bucolic. Pleasant route with public transport. May 2022... |