Breathtaking view over lake Tseuzier with all surrounding mountains reflecting in the water as we walked over the dam. We started our hike at Les Rousses near Anzère and walked towards lake Tseuzier. When arriving at the dam we couldn’t believe how lucky we were. The entire lake was absolutely smooth and the reflection of the mountains was breathtaking. After a long while enjoying this view we continued our hike with a steep descent down and towards the famous Grand Bisse d’Ayent. Before reaching the ancient irrigation canal we had to pass an enormous wall that falls vertically over hundred meter down into the valley. A narrow and very challenging path led us directly to the wall and along the cliff edge. Once passed the wall we soon reached the beginning of the Grand Bisse d’Ayent. At this early stage the canal does not have any water but after continuing following the canal we soon reached the point where the water beginns to flow. From now on the steady stream of water accompanied us on our hike. Then we arrived at another vertical wall where in the past the water was redirected around the mountain in a hanging wooden canal. Later a tunnel was build and the hanging canal became obsolete. Nowadays they reconstructed a section of the hanging canal to show the technique used in the past. From the tunnel we could reach a platform hanging from the wall and directly above the wooden canal. This was for sure an adventure to step out from and hover over the abyss. After this spectacular view we continued our hike still following the canal until we reached the road to Anzère. There we left the Grand Bisse d’Ayent and headed back to our destination at the village of Anzère.
Tour itinerary
Our hike starts at the ski lift station of Les Rousses (1766m) near Anzère. Following the road through several tunnels, we reach the lake Tseuzier (1779m). There the path diverts down into the valley and towards the Grand Bisse d’Ayent. Once on this trail it continues all the way to Samarin (1396m) and finally la Boucielle (1370m). From there we follow the road up to Anzère (1550m).
Tour date: September 18, 2020
Distance: 12,2 km
Duration: 3h 30min
Elevation: 321m up/down 537m
Difficulty: medium
Links to hiking website and map
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Tour description
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Map
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