Champéry

From the Rue du Village Féérique to the polar-like plateau of Grand-Paradis, the magic of winter undoubtedly has its origins in Champéry… At the foot of the Dents du Midi, looking up at the sky means gazing towards the Croix-de-Culet or scanning the Haute-Cime, over which winter has drawn its thick white curtain. Once the wonder has set in, it’s finally time to enjoy a raclette made with alpine cheese by the fireside…

From the village, the red Croix-de-Culet cable car whisks skiers up to the slopes in a matter of minutes, heading towards the Portes du Soleil ski area to escape into the great outdoors! From up there, the Dents du Midi and the Dents Blanches seem close enough to touch… If you’re a fan of technical and challenging runs, you can set yourself the challenge of tackling the famous ‘Swiss Wall’… Stretching 1 km in length, ungroomed and with a gradient of over 70 per cent, this run is renowned as one of the most difficult in the world and is reserved for experts who aren’t afraid of a challenge… Adrenaline guaranteed!

From the village of Champérolain, dominated by the majestic Dents du Midi, it is easy to imagine the appeal of these peaks for the mountaineers of the early 20th century, the pioneers of the sport. There’s a real spirit of discovery in the air here! As the starting point for the Tour des Dents du Midi, Champéry is brimming with hidden gems just waiting to be discovered… And it was here, in fact, that a legendary mountain bike trail was born…

Thrill-seekers hop on their bikes to take the cable car, which provides access to the Bikepark’s specially designed trails, which also include the resorts of Les Crosets and Morgins. The most daring try their hand at the World Cup downhill run, whilst others opt for a detour via the Grand-Paradis on the Portes du Soleil Mountain Bike Tour. Hikers, meanwhile, have found the ideal starting point for exploring the surrounding mountains as well as must-see spots such as Lake Anthème or the Barme plateau, nestled between the Dents du Midi and the Dents Blanches – a place where time seems to stand still… Champéry is, ultimately, the perfect blend of tradition and modernity.