T2 - [CH] Dent de Nendaz, Bisse de Saxon

19Oct Sat
09:45

 ZH HB/Haute-Nendaz, bif.Le Déserteur bus stop

Organized by:  Botond Kovács-Nüszl
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Dent de Nendaz, Bisse de Saxon

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⚠️Please read the whole description, it contains important information ⚠️


Hoi hikers,


Second half of October is the time for the colourful autumn foliage hikes. Among the larches of Balavaux you can find some of the largest and oldest ones in Europe.


And if this fact were not convincing enough, some other highlights you can find in this hike:

- Ridge walk to the Dent de Nendaz peak

- Bisse de Saxon (partly), the longest bisse in Wallis

- Lake Tracouet

- sunshine


More info: Larches of Balavaux, Bisse de Saxon


SBB Day pass deal: CHF 78 for two people https://www.sbb.ch/en/campaign/day-pass-for-2.html


Weather forecast: Sunny, not too warm, can be windy at the top. Dent de Nendaz (peak), Haute-Nendaz (village)


Note: This hike is not suitable for beginners.


How to get there:

Journey by public transport: ZH HB - Bern - Visp - Sion - Haute-Nendaz, bif.Le Déserteur (bus)

The train (IC1 to Geneva) departs at 06:22 from ZH HB.

Journey by car: Use gps.


Meeting point:
9:45 AM -  Haute-Nendaz, bif.Le Déserteur bus stop

 
Hike:
  • The hike will last ca. 6,5-7 hours with a lot of viewpoints.
  • Short lunch break at the Dent de Nendaz peak.
  • The pace will be medium/fast with enough time to admire the landscape. In case you're not able to keep up with the pace, we might split up.


Equipment:

  • Proper hiking boots, poles, snacks, enough water, proper clothes acc. to the weather, sunscreen, good mood and fitness.

Standard Disclaimer:

This is not a guided tour, every individual is responsible for their actions, choices and judgement. It is your own responsibility to assess your fitness condition for this hike, to assure adequate equipment (boots, clothes, etc.), insurance coverage and to check and evaluate the weather forecast. In case professional rescue services are required, you will be responsible for the costs.
The organiser holds no responsibility for any injuries or death that might result directly or indirectly from this event. The organiser does not warrant the accuracy of the description of the hike.
By joining the hike, you accept the terms explained above.
Please be aware that you join at your own risk.

Additional notes

  • The organizer is no professional guide. Participants are responsible for themselves, must do their own research about the route, and must be able to navigate by themselves (in case the groups split for some reason, for example).
  • Out of respect for the others, please be on time. If you happen to be late, contact the organizer.
  • If you have a No Show in your profile (= you did not show up to a hike you signed up to in the past), I may exclude you from the event.
  • Unjoining allowed until 12 hours before the start of the event. If you are unable to be join for whatever reason, contact the organizer.


Frequently asked questions

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Click on Carpool button, and then Join a car, or Add a car.

Comments
Andrej Veškovo 1 year ago
hi guys, would somebody share the SBB daypass with me?
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Botond Kovács-Nüszl 1 year ago
WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FyTUwB9ydlcKh8M9O1iX4p
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Adam Grycner 1 year ago
Hi Andrej, I'd be interested in sharing SBB daypass.
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