Champex to Le Châble

0.00km - Start facing the Champex Tourist Information. TURN RIGHT to follow the road alongside the lake on your right. At the end of the lake after 650m, BEAR LEFT onto the minor road, following the green ‘TMB’ sign and the sign to Orsières.

1.00km - As the road ends beside a hotel, BEAR RIGHT onto the path headed downhill signposted to Soulalex and Sembrancher. Continue heading downhill following the yellow diamond blazes.

2.00km - Having crossed straight over a gravel track and as a panoramic view opens out on your right, CONTINUE STRAIGHT ON to head downhill, ignoring the gravel track that bends sharply right.

2.50km - After passing a collection of houses on your right, CONTINUE STRAIGHT ON along the wider gravel road to continue contouring along the flanks of the mountains on your left.

3.00km - As the road forks after crossing a (potentially dry) water gully, BEAR RIGHT, following the yellow sign. As the path forks around a bench after 200 metres, BEAR LEFT. Keep following the signs to Soulalex.

4.00km - As the path bends sharply right, TURN LEFT and then after 20m, BEAR RIGHT onto the grassy path.

4.50km - TURN LEFT by the fountain in Soulalex. From here you are following signs to Sembrancher. Ignore three right turns and then CONTINUE STRAIGHT ON as the paved road becomes gravel. After 200 metres, BEAR RIGHT as the road forks beside a bench to pass through the ‘dead end’ sign.

6.00km - CONTINUE STRAIGHT ON to cross the gravel road and follow the grassy path.

6.60km – CONTINUE STRAIGHT ON to pass the chapel in La Garde and head downhill ignoring all side roads.

6.90km – From the serpentine bend of the paved road, BEAR LEFT onto the gravel track to walk beneath the row of pylons. BEAR LEFT as the road forks after 300m, still under the pylons, and then after 200m, CONTINUE STRAIGHT ON to follow the grassy track downhill between the trees, following the yellow hiking signs and ignoring the main gravel road that bends right towards a church.

7.80km – TURN RIGHT by the bench to follow the gravel road downhill towards Sembrancher. After 300 metres, CONTINUE STRAIGHT ON to cross over the paved road.

8.30km – TURN RIGHT at the road to head downhill and cross above the railway tracks.

8.60km - CONTINUE STRAIGHT ON at the ‘Stop’ junction beside a cross and follow the Rte des Moulins towards Chamoille. Because of the blind corner on your right, it is recommended to cross the road at the nearby crossing place.

9.00km – After crossing the bridge over the river, BEAR LEFT to follow the flat road through the wide valley. From here, you are following the signs to Le Châble. As the path forks after 900 metres, BEAR RIGHT towards the fenced building and follow the gravel track uphill through the woods.

11.20km – As the path forks after a slight opening in the path, BEAR LEFT to head downhill. After 100 metres, BEAR LEFT to continue steeply downhill. This path is steep, rocky and with exposed tree roots. Walk carefully and use the edges of your boots for grip. Walking poles are recommended here.

11.50km – BEAR LEFT at the gravel track and then before reaching the bridge over the river TURN RIGHT to walk with the river on your left. This will soon pass around an artificial lake and Verbier Bike Park.

13.20km – Upon reaching the road, TURN RIGHT to head away from the bridge crossing the river. There is no pavement here; walk on the left side of the road towards oncoming traffic and with a wider verge, though because of the slight blind bend, be sure to check it is clear through the chainlink fence before stepping out. After 200 metres, TURN LEFT towards the ‘La Poste’ depot and then immediately TURN RIGHT towards the church.

13.70km – TURN LEFT as the road becomes paved to walk towards the church.

14.00km - Finish beside the church – Eglise St. Maurice de Bagnes – in Le Châble. Be sure to enquire about the VIP card from your hotel.