Suspension bridge Gorges de la Vièze
Location
Under – Valais, city of Monthey
Descriptif
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Total length
about 6 km
Walking time
about 2 hours
Elevation + et –
+/- 284 meters
Altitude: between 465 and 656 meters
National hiking map 1:50’000
272 St Maurice
Best period
from april to october
Difficulty
T2
Bridge length and height: 90 meters / 60 meters
Useful information
Throughout the hike there are many works of art to discover. After crossing the suspension bridge, the route crosses a beautiful deciduous forest where you can organize your picnic.
Itinerary
From the center of Monthey (place de l’Hôtel de ville), go up rue des Granges towards Vièze and then rue Reconfière to follow the indications to Gorges and the Vièze suspension bridge. Go along the river going up to the suspension bridge. After crossing the suspension bridge, continue along the Vièze uphill until the route joins the main road. From there, join Monthey by making a loop and passing through the village of Choex.
