Route: Start: Aven, Courtenaz – Monbas – Lizerne de la Mare – La Lui – La Combe – Lac de Derborence – Motèlon – Aven, Courtenaz.
5 hrs, 12km, 777 meters of elevation gain and loss. Difficulty: Medium.
Organized by: Vanessa (speaks FR, ENG, DE)
About the hike
Discover one of Switzerland’s most beautiful forest landscapes in the wild valley of Derborence. This circular hike takes us through the famous primeval forest that grew after the historic Diablerets rockslides, past alpine meadows and the stunning Lac de Derborence. Expect spectacular mountain scenery, a unique natural reserve and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of this exceptional landscape.
Please note
Good hiking shoes required / walking poles and rain jacket. Bring water, lunch/snacks, sun protection and weather-appropriate clothing. Sure-footedness on mountain trails recommended. Not ideal for people with strong vertigo.
Information on how to get there
Starting point: Aven, Courtenaz Bus Station, 10 am (Bus arrives at 09:49)
Zurich: Travel time approx. 3h (ca. 90-110 CHF / 45-55 CH return)
Bern: Travel time approx. 2.5h (ca. 60-80 CHF / 45-60 CHF return)
Basel: Travel time approx. 3.5h (ca. 90-120 CHF / 45-60 CHF return)
30% discount at our technical partner Outdooractive
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How to register
To register, please fill out the form below. Please note that your registration is binding. Places are limited to a maximum of 10 – “first come, first served” 😉 After registering, you will receive confirmation and a message from the organizer shortly.
IMPORTANT: If you are unexpectedly unable to attend, please let us know by September 2nd at latest so that we can give others on the waiting list the opportunity to join. Furthermore we need to reserve the cable car. Participants who cancel at short notice will be excluded from future events. We strive to offer our events free of charge and invest a lot of our free time in these events (we all work on a voluntary basis), but unfortunately we have experienced many no-shows/no-replies or last-minute cancellations in recent years, which is demotivating for the organizers. Therefore, we had to establish this rule.
Disclaimer / Please note
The hike is free of charge, but our organizers always appreciate a small tip via TWINT for their volunteer work (organizing and conducting a hike takes about three days of effort). The number will be announced after registration, and you will be invited to join a WhatsApp group. Food and drinks are not included in our hikes and must be brought along by participants. Participation is at your own risk and responsibility, as we are only a volunteer community of friends and not an official tour operator. You will therefore be asked to confirm a disclaimer below. You can find more information in our FAQ.
