Leverogne - La Ravoire - Baise Pierre - Baulin (Avise)

One of Valgrisenche's most demanding valley-floor-to-alp routes, this 6.2 km trail climbs over 1000 metres from Leverogne (767 m) to Baulin (1763 m). Passing through the partly abandoned hamlet of La Ravoire — with its stone ruins still standing among encroaching vegetation — the path ascends through chestnut and oak woodland before opening into larch forest and high pasture. Rated E; solid fitness required. The long descent back to the valley floor should be factored into planning.

Along the way — you move among vineyards, castles and the pastures of the Emilius massif. The route crosses alpine pastures and larch woods, with flowering meadows in summer and broad views of the peaks opposite. It calls for a fit hiker’s pace and proper footwear.