13/09/2021
Amazing Sunday, 12th September. Yesterday we hiked 3000 mt (2098 mt actual) to reach Pic d'artisnol. It is a mountain in the Pennine Alps west of Evolène in the canton of Valais, Switzerland.
The Pic d’Artsinol is not really that much of a Pic (in French a Pic is like a needle), it’s more like a large … PIC-NIC spot! It is nearly a 3000 meters altitude summit, missing only 2 meters! We reach it after using a chairlift up to 2100 meters. So the hike is not that long although still classified as an advanced one due to altitude mostly.
We drive up to Lannaz in the Val d’Hérens above Sion, then by chairlift up to Chemeuille, which we come back to for the descent.
Height : 2,998 m
Mountain range : Valais Alps
Summit group : Valais Alps
Walking programme: 4h30 walking time (stops not counted)
Difficulty level: ADVANCED (T3); altitude gain/loss: + 960 m, - 960 m; distance: 11 kms
We started the hike from Chemeuille (2121 m). Chemeuille can be reached easily by chair lift from Lannaz. Nearby village Evolene is just 3 km away from Lannaz and takes approximately 6 min by car. We also had the option to hike from Evolene but we decided to cover some distance/altitude by chair lift from Lanaz to Chemeuille.
Route:
Evoléne 1346 m - Vernec - Vouasson 2086 m - Pas d`Arpilles 2436 m - Pic d`Artsinol 2998 m - Col de la Meina 2702 m - La Nouva 2328 m - Chemeuille 2121 m - La Meina - Vernec -
Evoléne 1346 m
A typical day program from Sion (Railway Station)
8:25: Meeting at the train station of Sion, Valais (https://goo.gl/maps/jh85Djvg7FiTkjpy5).
8h40 – 9h30: drive up to Lannaz car parc.
https://goo.gl/maps/Y9JJVWvGNcyD3uZv6.
9h45: Chair-lift up to Chemeuille (16 CHF per person return ticket). FREE ACCESS for MagicPass holders.
10h00 – 15h30 approximately: Hike up to Pic d’Artsinol and back down to Chemeuille.
15h45 – 16h30: Drive back to Sion.
Must Have requirements for Summer Hike:
• Backpack to carry necessary personal items.
• Weatherproof outdoor jacket compulsory, pullover.
• Good comfortable and waterproof shoes for hiking. High
shoes protecting ankles recommended.
• Hiking poles useful for some steep sections.
• Drinking flask (minimum 1 litre), individual nibbles and picnic
required.
• Sun block for face and sun glasses.
Restaurant Option:
You can find La Remointze restaurant next to the Chair Lift in Chemeuille. I strongly recommend to have post hiking beer on the terrace.
Hike Partner: Walk and Talk🤝🤝🤝
