Loutze Tour
Discover a marked loop leading to the Loutze refreshment area by climbing directly from Tourbillon, just behind the shelter of the same name. While staying within the forest, the trail reaches the Loutze Colony at Pro Paron, then follows the Charbonnière route, which takes you to Patiers, a small hamlet located in a large clearing.
After exploring Patiers, continue along the trail for about 1 km until you reach the junction.
Finally, descend back towards Tourbillon through the forest to complete the hike at your starting point.
Access to the Tour via the Jorasse chairlift.
Car park at the start of the chairlift.
Catering: Jorasse mountain restaurant.
Features
Length
5.10 km
Difficulty
Easy / T1
Duration
2h00 (no break)
Height difference
+423 m / -423 m
Minimum altitude
1416 m
Maximum altitude
1726 m
Starting point
Tourbillon
Point of arrival
Tourbillon
Period
The route can be walked all year round, depending on the snow conditions. In winter, it is a signposted path for snowshoers and pedestrians.
Did you know ?
The parish of Chamoson owns a colony on the Pro Paron plateau. Back in 1934, a Chamoson nurse, Marie-Louise Delaloye, launched an initiative to combat tuberculosis by setting up a chalet to offer mountain holidays to schoolchildren in the municipality.
Unfortunately, in 1965, an avalanche destroyed the camp. However, thanks to Miss Delaloye's savings, reconstruction began in 1968.
