Itinéraire - Randonnée pédestre
The Mask path
Discover the educational path for families on the way down from Thyon to Veysonnaz.
10 totem poles representing original and traditional masks from the Valais can be discovered all the way along the track.
Each stage of the path unveils, in a fun and educational manner, different aspects of mountain life : The Hérens cows and the inalpes (moving the cattle up to the mountain pastures), the magnificent summits within the region and stories long told about them, the history of the dams, the wildlife, the mid-mountain grazing and the surrounding legends.
To the Start : Go up with the Gondola of Veysonnaz. At the arrival, go to the right in front of the terrace of the Mont-Rouge restaurant, then go down through the tunnel and follow the forest road and the green arrows « Sentier des masques ».
Around 2h00 hours walk
PRACTICAL INFOS
Mountain restaurants (open in July, August, and the weekends of September):
Pic-nic :
Enjoy your hike !
10 totem poles representing original and traditional masks from the Valais can be discovered all the way along the track.
Each stage of the path unveils, in a fun and educational manner, different aspects of mountain life : The Hérens cows and the inalpes (moving the cattle up to the mountain pastures), the magnificent summits within the region and stories long told about them, the history of the dams, the wildlife, the mid-mountain grazing and the surrounding legends.
To the Start : Go up with the Gondola of Veysonnaz. At the arrival, go to the right in front of the terrace of the Mont-Rouge restaurant, then go down through the tunnel and follow the forest road and the green arrows « Sentier des masques ».
Around 2h00 hours walk
PRACTICAL INFOS
Mountain restaurants (open in July, August, and the weekends of September):
- La Combyre www.edelweiss-combyre.ch (at the summit of the gondola)
- Le Mont-Rouge (at the summit of the gondola)
- La Remointze www.remointze.ch (half - way)
- Les Caboulis www.caboulis.ch (just before the end of the hike)
Pic-nic :
- « Gouillis d’en Haut » : At the start of the itinerary. Place for fire, table and benches
- « Botza », Bisse de Vex : At the end of the itinerary. Area of fire, roof, tables, benches, playground, fountain with dinking water
Enjoy your hike !
Characteristics
Duration
2h00
Ascension 23
Descent 791
Highest point 2125
Level Intermediate
Ascension 23
Descent 791
Highest point 2125
Level Intermediate
OFFICE DU TOURISME DE VEYSONNAZ
Route de Magrappé 42
CH – 1993 Veysonnaz
+41 27 207 10 53 | info@veysonnaz.ch
Opening hours
Monday-Friday:
9.00-12.00 | 14.00-17.30
Saturday-Sunday:
9.30-12.00 | 14.30-17.30
Route de Magrappé 42
CH – 1993 Veysonnaz
+41 27 207 10 53 | info@veysonnaz.ch
Opening hours
Monday-Friday:
9.00-12.00 | 14.00-17.30
Saturday-Sunday:
9.30-12.00 | 14.30-17.30