FAQ
If you're comfortable with your smartphone, we strongly advise you to use the SuisseMobile application and/or Swisstopo. One of the advantages of these applications is that they are updated at least once a year, which is of course not the case with a paper map. On the other hand, remember to download the maps you need for your hike, at home, using your Wi-Fi.
For fans of paper maps, the ‘Du Rhône aux Muverans’ map covers the entire TdM, at a scale of 1:25,000. It can be purchased from various specialist retailers and Tourist Offices - in particular the one in Ovronnaz, https://boutique-ovronnaz.ch/ https://boutique-ovronnaz.ch/
No, we're not meteorologists or soothsayers! As with all mountain excursions, you need to be informed before you set off, and be equipped and prepared so that you can take responsibility for your choices and decisions.
Yes, no problem.
One of these passages is a winding path at the base of the Dents de Morcles, on the Col du Demècre - Rionda section. It can easily be avoided by following the "Variante" signs on the TdM, via the Au d'Arbignon.
The other route, the highest point of the TdM, is the Col des Martinets, at 2,612m, which is perfectly safe. If you want to avoid it, follow the "Variante" to the Tourche hut in Pont-de-Nant, via the Javerne mountain pasture.
The Col des Perris Blancs is only accessible from the west side.
No !
Your companion will not be welcome: most of the route passes through protected areas. Walking on a lead is the absolute rule.
Few cabins accept dogs. Ask the wardens for information.
Le Pacheu: this pass is for experienced climbers who don't need signposted paths or our services!
The Col des Chamois is signposted as a white-blue-white alpine hiking trail. It is equipped with cables. This is an Alpine pass, which cannot be included in a hiking tour.
As shown on the map, there are car parks at Pont-de-Nant, Ovronnaz, Derborence and Solalex (for which a charge is made).
Unfortunately, the village of Morcles is no longer served by public transport. However, you can park your car at Les Martinaux, 1726 m above Morcles. From there, you can walk to the La Tourche hut in 1 hour and 15 minutes.
In view of the various laws and wildlife protection zones, the best answer is no. You could try contacting the hut wardens and mountain pasture operators to obtain hypothetical authorisations.
The TdM is a walking tour. The recommended period is from June to September.
In some years it will be open from the beginning of June to the end of October.
Although some sections are accessible in winter, they are nothing like the Tour des Muverans, which is a summer hike.
No, the TdM is not a skiing route.
Although some sections are accessible in winter, they have nothing to do with the Tour des Muverans, which is, and remains, a summer hike.