Tour de Tsantonnaire

From Jorasse, follow the path along the hillside overlooking the resort of Ovronnaz until you reach the mountain pasture of Petit Pré, at the foot of the Grand Château and the Châtillon. The trail climbs steadily upwards to the Grand Pré d'Euloi, a magnificent, vast meadow that becomes a lake when the snow melts (June-early July). The water sinks into the meadow and reappears at La Sarvaz, above Saillon. At the Grand Pré, depart from the main path in the direction of the Fenestral and head North, skirting the plateau. The trail then ascends through the enchanting scenery of Vétreuse. This vast corridor shelters a rich variety of flora, with little streams and firns that bear the last traces of winter. You then reach Tsantonnaire (2,500 m), the highest point of both the walk and the winter ski area. The majestic Mont Blanc massif looms on the horizon, defended by the Valais Alps that extend eastwards. The return to Jorasse is along a path that follows the ski run. The path, which is quite steep but not very long, runs between grassy strips and rocks before reaching the Pré de Bougnonne. The mountain path then gently leads you back to Jorasse, where the loop ends. The Tour provides an opportunity to admire all the different faces of the Six Armaille!