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L'ETIVAZ - Col des Mosses 

via Lac Lioson

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Stage info

From L’Etivaz, the path leads down into the L’Eau Froide valley. After a short walk through the forest, you will come out on to a windy road that leads up to the Le Fodéra mountain farm. It stops here. Follow the path which zigzags up to the Tête du Lévanchy. It then continues along the side of the mountain, passes over the scree-filled landscape of La Chaux Derrey, before reaching the still waters of Lac Lioson. The restaurant on the shores of the mountain lake is an ideal spot to catch your breath and soak up the scenery. The path them leads up to two other small lakes. From there, there is a pleasant descent to the mountain farm of Le Lioson d’en Bas. The last section gently leads you down to Les Mosses.

At a glance

Distance
14 km
Duration
5:0
4:45
Lowest point
1139 m
Highest point
1958 m
Elevation change
+ 1004 m
- 703 m

Itinerary

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In L'Etivaz

At Col des mosses

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Road conditions

Road conditions may vary at any time. Please consult SwitzerlandMobility before setting off on your hike. Check the Hiking in Switzerland box to see which paths are passable and which are closed.

Points of interest

Also worth discovering...
The cheese cellars at the Maison de l'Étivaz
Lake Lioson and its restaurant
Grand Tour des Vanils étiquette

Signage

The eleven stages of the Grand Tour des Vanils are fully signposted. They are indicated by green SwitzerlandMobility stickers placed on yellow hiking signs.

Randonneur col des combes

Respect

The Grand Tour des Vanils takes place in a pre-Alpine environment with an exceptional natural heritage, a rich landscape and a predominantly alpine economy, all of which demand exemplary behaviour.

Hikers' charter

safety

Prepare your hike

Carte KF-3617x2713

Being well-prepared is the first essential step to a successful tour. Have you thought of everything? Here are a few things to help you get ready.

Tips for my walk

Guard dogs

Chien de troupeau

The route of your walk may cross a pasture protected by one or more guard dogs. Here are a few tips to help you prepare for encounters with patous during your walk.

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Hiking ideas

Awaken your senses

The Cheese trails

Hikes for all ages along the old cheese transport routes

One-day excursions

Cross-country tours with TP stops at the beginning and end of the route.