Les galeries Défago (variante)

TVI 5 / variant via the Galerie Défago

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in Champéry
5.5 km
  • This variant of the fifth stage of the Tour de la Vallée d'Illiez (TVI) includes the iconic Galerie Défago hike, across from the village of Champéry.

  • Follow the main itinerary to the place named ‘Progrès’, then take a steep path on your right up to the Organic Adventure Park. From here, take the trail that leads to the Galerie Défago, a magnificent path carved into a natural ledge that bisects the sheer limestone cliff facing Champéry. At the end of the Galerie, you will arrive in front of the charming Cantine des Rives restaurant, on a paved alpine road. Walk along the road to the place called ‘Tière’, near the Frassenaye Waterfall. Just...
    Follow the main itinerary to the place named ‘Progrès’, then take a steep path on your right up to the Organic Adventure Park. From here, take the trail that leads to the Galerie Défago, a magnificent path carved into a natural ledge that bisects the sheer limestone cliff facing Champéry. At the end of the Galerie, you will arrive in front of the charming Cantine des Rives restaurant, on a paved alpine road. Walk along the road to the place called ‘Tière’, near the Frassenaye Waterfall. Just past a hydroelectric depot, take the narrow path that heads steeply downhill in the direction of the Vièze River to the place called ‘Draversat’.
  • Departure
    Champéry
  • Plain text period
    From June to November, depending on weather conditions.
  • Spoken languages
    • French
  • Documentation
    GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
Services
  • Services
    • Accommodation
    • Restaurant
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