Iam proposing a few small hikes of varying degrees of difficulty, to let you see new things, get some fresh air and relax a bit. Don’t forget: doing nothing is bad for your health. Here’s hoping you have fun hiking in pleasant and sunny weather.
The hostel at Alpe Bricola (2,415 metres)
From Sion, head towards the Val d’Hérens,
via Evolène. At Vez, continue straight
towards Haudères. At the Haudères exit, take
the left before the bridge and head to Ferpècle.
On reaching Salay (1,766 metres), you are
at the starting-point.
Start out for Bricola along a small paved
road. At the first fork in the road, take the left.
Follow this little road past the “Joseph et
Henriette” snack bar, then on to the Ferpècle
marker (1,855). A little path to the left will
lead you to the Alpe Bricola hostel (2,415
metres) in about 2 hours. From the hostel,
there is a great view of the Mont Miné and
Ferpècle glaciers, as well as the Dent Blanche
(4,367 metres).
You can return by the same route in an
hour and 45 minutes. The entire trip takes
about 4 hours, for a total change in altitude of
649 metres. You can eat at the hostel, or at
the starting and finishing point, at Salay.
For more details, see Les Plus belles randonnées
pédestres,Valais Romand, édition
Rother. Also indispensable, the official map of
the Fédération suisse de tourisme pédestre
(Office fédéral de topographie), 1327 Evolène.
Don’t forget to wear good hiking boots and
weather-suitable clothing.
Good trekking!
(English translation by David Winch)
