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This spectacular loop trail offers a superb view of the Dents du Midi and the Vaud Alps beyond.
Starting at the bottom station of the Morgins gondola, the trail passes next to the bar called Chez Marie. Just past the chalet, take the wide path on your left. Once you have passed under the gondola, you will see the first snowshoe sign for Savolaire.
Further up, you will come to a crossroads, at which point you can choose the direction of the loop you wish to take :
– If you prefer to hike the steepest part uphill, turn right and head into the forest following the snowshoe signs for Madzé. At the place called Madzé, turn left towards Savolaire, which will take you to the Buvette de Savolaire (closed in winter).
From this point, make the round trip to the Ü Yeü Tsalé cottage (restaurant definitively closed) by following the signs marked Ü Yeu Tsalé/Champoussin. The cottage is located at the bottom of the chairlift. From here, retrace your steps to Savolaire.
To return, descend to the right, following the signs marked Champarin/Morgins. From Champarin, follow the wide path to your starting point in Morgins.
– If you prefer to hike the steepest part going downhill, follow the snowshoe signs marked Champarin/Savolaire along the large path to the area called Champarin. As you leave the forest, spectacular views of the surrounding mountains will unfold before you. Head towards the Buvette de Savolaire (closed in winter).
From this point, make the round trip to the Ü Yeü Tsalé cottage (restaurant definitively closed) by following the signs marked Ü Yeü Tsalé/Champoussin. The cottage is located at the bottom of the chairlift. From here, retrace your steps to Savolaire.
To return, follow the snowshoe signs marked Madzé on the left by the edge of the forest. At Madzé, descend via the Morgins par l’Abérieu path to your starting point.
Easy variant:
From the Ü Yeü Tsalé you may take the La Chaux chairlift (one way ticket sold directly at the chairlift). This will take you from the Ü Yeü Tsalé to the top of the Morgins gondola. From here, the Morgins gondola will whisk you back down to Morgins (one way ticket sold at the Morgins gondola).