Pierre Avoi via Le Chateau
A half day hike passing by 13th Century ruins
Verbier Castle once stood overlooking the Val De Bagnes valley, and is believed to have been built in the 12th or 13th Century by the Count of Savoy. To this day, only the ruins of the castle remain after the building was destroyed in the Battle of La Planta, during the 15th Century. Although scarce, the ruins are worth a visit to appreciate the history of Verbier during the medieval era.
What to bring
This route can be found on SwissTopo National maps: 1325 (Sembrancher) and 1326 (Rosablanche).
Directions
After crossing the resort, start at Patier and walk uphill towards the Chapelle de St. Christophe. At the place known as “Le Château”, take a look at the ruins of the old building that dates from 1287. Continue your ascent towards Pierre Avoi via the pastures of La Marlénaz and La Marlénaz d’en Haut. When you reach the peak at 2,400m, enjoy the magnificent view over the Alps, the Rhône Valley, Verbier resort and the Val de Bagnes. Return possible by gondola.
