Grand Château Tour
Set off on an adventure from Jorasse along the path leading to the Petit Pré mountain pasture, nestling at the foot of the majestic Grand Château. The path rises towards Grand Pré d'Euloi, a magnificent meadow watched over by the elegant silhouette of Tita Séri. Leaving the Fenestral route, the Tour plunges you into a mineral world, a wild and solitary section. Grassy slopes, rocks and scree will guide you to the pass between Petit and Grand Château, at an altitude of 2,400 metres.
To the north, the Muverans massif stretches out before you. The rock faces, from Dent-Favre to Haut de Cry, via Petit and Grand Muveran, divide the horizon with their striking verticality. To the west, the eastern face of the Grand Chavalard, dotted with rocks and scree. To the south, the loyal sentinels of the Valais Alps catch the eye.
The return journey through the Creux du Bouis takes place in an uncluttered setting. You'll return to civilisation at the Par di Modzons chalet, before joining the welcoming terrace of the Lui d'Août gîte. From Lui d'Août, you'll return quickly to Petit Pré and take the path leading to Jorasse to catch the chairlift back to Ovronnaz.
Access to the Tour via the Jorasse chairlift.
Car park at the start of the chairlift.
Catering: Jorasse mountain restaurant and Lui d'Août gîte.
Features
Duration
3h30 (no break)
Length
8.20 km
Difficulty
Medium / T2
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.