Water Path

To reach Crans-Montana by car, take the A9 motorway exit (Rhône motorway) called "Sierre ouest." At the motorway exit, turn left and follow the signs for "Sierre." At the roundabout, turn right. Continue for 500 meters then at the entrance to Sierre, turn left towards "Crans-Montana." The journey takes about 20 minutes. Once in Crans-Montana, follow the signs to the Violettes ski lift parking lot.

The Crans-Montana resort is accessible from Sierre train station via the SMC bus company as well as from Sion train station via postal buses.

The free shuttles of the SMC bus company serve the entire Crans-Montana resort. The stop closest to the start of the hike is : Télé Violettes.

Then take the lifts up to the summit of the Violettes and change to the funitel to the Plaine Morte.

Barzettes-Violettes Parking

Address: Barzettes-Violettes Parking, Route des Barzettes, 3963 Crans-Montana

Outdoor paid parking: 110 spaces

Indoor paid parking: 411 spaces

Cable car ascent to the Plaine Morte - Pointe de Vatseret - Lac de Huiton - La Cave d'Er de Lens - Er de Chermignon - Grand Bisse de Lens - Icogne - Grand Bisse de Lens Path - Grand Bisse de Lens - Arrival at Chermignon-d'en-Bas on Rue des Pirredrittes, at the football field

Some sections are not recommended for people prone to vertigo.

Follow marked trails. Please respect the wildlife, flora: nature.

Check the weather conditions before your departure.

Crans-Montana Tourism & Congress declines all responsibility in case of accident.

Good hiking shoes.

Weather changes quickly at altitude, so bring clothing accordingly.

To reach the start of this hike, take the Violettes Express cable car from the Barzettes. Then take the Violettes - Plaine Morte funitel. 

For any other information: www.crans-montana.ch/rando