Grand Château tour
Set off on an adventure from Jorasse by following the path leading to the alpine pasture of Petit Pré, nestled at the foot of the majestic Grand Château. The trail climbs toward the Grand Pré d’Euloi, a stunning meadow watched over by the graceful silhouette of Tita Séri. Leaving the main Fenestral trail, the Tour immerses you in a mineral world — a wild and solitary section. Grassy slopes, stones, and scree will guide you to the pass between the Petit and Grand Château, at an altitude of 2,400 meters.
To the north, the Muverans massif unfolds before you. The rocky walls, from Dent-Favre to Haut de Cry, including the Petit and Grand Muveran, dominate the horizon with their striking verticality. To the west, you’ll see the eastern face of the Grand Chavalard, strewn with rocks and scree on its flanks. To the south, the faithful sentinels of the Valaisan Alps catch the eye.
The descent through the Creux du Bouis takes place in a stark, pure landscape. Civilization reappears at the Par di Modzons chalet, before you reach the welcoming terrace of the Gîte de Lui d'Août. From Lui d'Août, you’ll quickly return to Petit Pré and take the path back to Jorasse, where the chairlift brings you down to Ovronnaz.
Access to the Tour via the Jorasse chairlift.
Car park at the start of the chairlift.
Catering: Jorasse mountain restaurant.
Features
Length
8.20 km
Difficulty
Medium / T2
Duration
3h30 (no break)
Height difference
+660 m / -659 m
Minimum altitude
1945 m
Maximum altitude
2407 m
Starting point
Jorasse arrival of the chairlift
Point of arrival
Jorasse arrival of the chairlift
Period
June to October depending on snow conditions
Did you know ?
When exploring the mountains, the terms "Château", "Chatel" or "Tsaté" generally refer to a summit or ridge with gentle, rounded contours, offering picturesque, unobstructed views.
Par di Modzons" refers to an enclosure where two-year-old cattle used to rest. In dialect, "Modzon" means "genisson", emphasising the significance of this space for the animals.
The Lui d'Août gîte, owned by the bourgeoisie of Saillon, was renovated in 2003 by the Saillon Ski Club, providing a comfortable and welcoming place for visitors.
