Cliff route of St-Maurice

From the train station, the path first leads north to a railway underpass before turning south below the rock face. From the hamlet Les Cases, it zigzags up to the hamlet Les Bassex, which is located slightly below the village of Vérossaz. The path then heads north across the plateau, following the rock face in the opposite direction, before descending through the woods (caution, slippery when wet) down into the valley. The hiking trail passes the Fairy Grotto and the Cindey fortress, descending to St-Maurice Castle, which overlooks the Rhone. The last section runs along the rock face past the 1500-year-old abbey back to the train station.   

We recommend:

Good footwear Weather-dependent clothing: always carry a waterproof vest Headwear Sunscreen Water bottle Picnic Camera Binoculars (optional) Trekking poles (optional) Printout of the hiking trail (click “Print” to download) 

For certain hikes:

Swimsuit

Use of the hiking trails and information on this website is at your own risk. Local conditions may potentially cause changes to the route. Valais/Wallis Promotion assumes no responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the information on this website. Assess your own abilities and fitness well. Use of the various routes is fundamentally at your own responsibility.

For all hikes:

Carry a map with you. Download the full description of the hiking trail with a large-scale map by clicking “Print” at the top right of the page. Use only marked hiking trails and obey all signposts and instructions—for your own safety, to protect grazing animals, and out of respect for wildlife. Close gates after passing through them. Behave considerately towards other trail users, plants, and animals.   

For mountain hikes: 

Carry additional sun protection. UV rays at high altitudes can be very strong, even in cloudy weather. Plan your hike carefully: Consider the required fitness level of all participants, weather forecasts, and seasonal dependencies. Weather conditions in the mountains can change very quickly and without warning. Appropriate clothing and sufficient provisions (food and drink) are very important. In unstable weather, it’s best to turn back early.

For high alpine hikes:

Inform your family about your route. If possible, avoid being alone. Do not venture onto glaciers without a mountain guide. Observe warning signals indicating dangers along riverbanks, watercourses below dams and reservoirs: Water levels can rise rapidly and without warning.

Train to St-Maurice. Detailed train schedules can be found at sbb.ch. 

More information about the destination:

St-Maurice