Les Chaux - Solalex

landscape Difficult

hiking 4.36 kilometers

schedule 01:20 h

trending_up 109 metres

trending_down 417 metres

A rather difficult hike that starts at Les Chaux (accessible by gondola from Gryon from July to October) and reaches the Solalex mountain pasture. On your way, discover unique views of the Argentine massif, between forests and alpine chalets.

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Best season

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Summer

Highest point

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1770 metres

Lowest point

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1456 metres

Route Information

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Description

The start of this hike is at the top of the Chaux cable car. From the beginning of July to the end of October, the cable car links Barboleuse (Gryon) to Les Chaux.

On arrival, the panorama that awaits you is grandiose: the Miroir d'Argentine, the Grand Muveran, the Dents du Midi, the Rhon...

Practical information

ACCESS :

Access is possible from this itinerary thanks to the Barboleuse-Les Chaux cable car (from July to October) or by shuttle bus (June).
From Solalex, it is possible to return by bus during the summer season from Solalex (pay attention to the timetable).
Return to Barboleuse from Solalex by footpaths, allow about 2 hours.

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