This varied trail through mountains and forests from Bretaye to Villars offers stunning alpine views.
Bretaye - Col de Soud - Villars
Right from the start of this trail at the Bretaye train stop, you'll enjoy clear views of Mont Blanc, the Dents du Midi and all the Vaudois Alps. After a few hundred metres, you'll get to Les Bouquetins. Then head for the Col de Soud where you can make a little pit stop before returning to Villars.
Practical information
Take the train to Bretaye from Villars station
A few safety requirements :
- Always check the weather forecast and snow conditions before leaving (no departure without visibility)
- Have with you a map or a plan of the route
- Respect the road marking and the bans
- Always visualize the following beacon since the place where you are
- Be wary of false tracks and do not hesitate to turn back in case of doubt
- Watch to carry of the adequate material(equipment), the drink and if possible a mobile phone
- You make a commitment on the plans of hikes, tracks of bottom or sled under your own responsibility
- We disclaim all liability in the event of an accident, of distraction or problem inherent to forces of Nature
- By respect for the fauna and the environment, please keep your dog on a leash and collect its dropping and do not leave waste in the nature
Documents
WInter nordic map (application/pdf)
INFORMATION
Office du Tourisme de Villars
Avenue Centrale 140
CP 100
1884 Villars-sur-Ollon
Technical data
- Start point
- Bretaye
- Distance
- 5.6 km
- Duration
- 2h00
- Difference in height
- 122 Metres
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Opening
