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On foot
Les Chaux - La Verneyre - Villars
landscape Moderate
hiking 5.43 kilometers
schedule 01:40 h
trending_up 143 metres
trending_down 591 metres
This pretty hike from Les Chaux (Gryon) is ideal to find coolness in summer because you walk along this pleasant path in the forest and then along the Gryonne river before reaching Villars by the road of the Col de la Croix.
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Best season
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Summer
Highest point
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Lowest point
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Route Information
Start - Les Chaux - La Verneyre - Villars
Arrival - Les Chaux - La Verneyre - Villars
Description
You reach the start of this hike by the cable car that links Barboleuse to Les Chaux. From the arrival of the cable car, follow the road for a few meters in the direction of Taveyanne before turning off into the forest which is on your left. Follow the path down to Le Luissalet.
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Recommendations
- Stay on the marked paths
- Make sure you know your route and the weather conditions
- Respect flora and fauna
- Take your rubbish home with you
- Respect private property
- Close all gates behind you
- Keep dogs on leads
apparel
Equipment
- a good pair of hiking boots for good grip
- Weather-appropriate clothing. Conditions change rapidly in the mountains, so bring a waterproof jacket and warm clothing.
- A rucksack suited to the length of the hike and the amount of equipment.
- Sun protection: sunglasses, high factor sun cream, cap or hat.
- A map (or GPS)
- A first-aid kit
- Sufficient water (at least 1 litre per person) and food.
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Useful information and contact
Getting to Villars
On-site parking and transport
Brochures and maps
Practical information
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Office du Tourisme de Villars
Avenue Centrale 140 CP 100
1884 Villars-sur-Ollon
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+41 24 495 32 32
- mail
info@villars.ch
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