The Trapper's Trail
Intermediate
1h45min
5.6km
Loop
+332m
-332m
Description
Educational trail via Prafandaz.
Starting at the chamois quarry, the trapper's trail will teach you the best practices to adopt for your future hikes in the high mountains. Along the way, take advantage of the magnificent viewpoints and the passages between pastures and forests.
Transport
Parking
- This route departs from the free car park at the Chamois quarry.
Access by public transport
- To get to the start of the route by public transport, take the free Leysin shuttle bus and get off at the ‘Grand Hôtel (virage)’ stop on line 171.
Prafandaz restaurant
- Don't hesitate to make a gourmet stop at the Prafandaz restaurant, which offers a menu combining traditional Swiss and Chinese cuisine.
Viewpoints
- This itinerary includes two possible detours to the viewpoints of the nid d'Aigle and the Crevasse. Follow the signs to these points.