Les Diablerets- Vers l'Eglise - Le Rosex - Les Diablerets
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 5.09 mi
- Elevation gain
- 381 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation loss
- 381 ft
- Max elevation
- 3,863 ft
- TrailRank
- 12
- Min elevation
- 3,681 ft
- Trail type
- Loop
- Coordinates
- 72
- Uploaded
- November 5, 2021
- Recorded
- November 2021
near Les Diablerets, Canton de Vaud (Switzerland)
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Itinerary description
Les Diablerets- Vers l'Eglise - Le Rosex - Les Diablerets
This trail goes from Vers l'Eglise to les Aviolats and back to les Diablerets
When you are in Vers l'Eglise cross the village and keep going on the road to les Aviolats. You will walk next to the railway.
From les Aviolats you can take the train back to les Diablerets or cross the railway and follow the road to le Rosex. You will then follow the main road during 200m before finding the footpath on the left side of the road. You will then follow la Lavanche, les Granges and les Diablerets.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Departure from Les Diablerets, descent to the hamlet of Vers-lÊglise, passage through Rosex and return to Les Diablerets
DOCUMENTS
Les Diablerets - Winter hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing plans (application/pdf)
Waypoints
Waypoint
3,686 ft
Ormont Museum
Extending from Aigle to the foot of the Diablerets Massif, the Ormonts Valley is a region steeped in tradition and blessed with a rich cultural heritage. To preserve and share these traditions, the Musée des Ormonts regularly puts together exhibitions showcasing different aspects of the valley. The history of winter sport, a journey through old photographs, the Diablerets Bitter drink, devil’s legends and 100 years of regional railway are but a few of the themes that have been covered over the past years. Thanks to exciting interactive exhibitions, visitors come away feeling that a secret of the Vaud Alps has been revealed. Hydropower in Les Ormonts The valley of Les Ormonts has vast hydropower potential, fed by a number of torrents and rivers. For centuries, these have been harnessed to power the water wheels of mills, sawmills, washhouses, etc., and – after the construction of several hydropower plants and dams – facilitated the electrification of villages. Discover the magic of the “White Gold of Les Ormonts” through images, models and films and visit an authentic, water-powered sawmill that is still in use near the village of Vers-L’Eglise.
Waypoint
3,692 ft
Le Temple de Vers-L'Eglise
Mention of a church in Ormont-Dessus already appeared in 1396 in a will left by the widow of a lord of Pontverre. The church was dedicated to St. Théodule, the first Bishop of the Valais. The foundations of this first edifice show that it was built on a north-south axis and its main door was the one facing the fountain today. The present church was probably built in 1456, blessed by the Bishop Henri Asperlin of Sion. In around 1530, during the Bernese Reformation, the Church became Protestant. The date 1709 on the arch over the choir stalls probably refers to renovation work carried out during the Bernese officialdom. Further restoration was undertaken in 1960.
Waypoint
3,692 ft
Vers-l'Eglise
The little village of Vers l’Eglise is 3 km from Les Diablerets. The main village of the Ormont-Dessus district, its origins date back to the end of the 13th century. Given the narrowness of the valley here, the village hasn't experienced the same growth as the neighbouring Les Diablerets, so it's remained unspoilt and rustic. The chapel, built in 1396, became a protestant temple in 1530. It has been regularly refurbished, the last time in 2014, with a shingled roof. Given its exceptional acoustics and magnificent setting, classical music concerts are regularly held here. The village also has an alpine museum, two restaurants, a Bed & Breakfast and a campsite. There's also a drag lift taking you up to the ski slopes.
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