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Named for an impressive passage carved right into the rocky mountainside, Roc Coupé is a wonderfully varied hike that traverses shady forests, serene mountain pastures, and a lovely alpine suspension bridge.
Visitor NotificationFrom approximately 31st August to 20th November 2026, the access road to Grand-Paradis will be closed to all traffic due to turbining works. During this period, hikers wishing to reach the Belle-Étoile footbridge / Bonavau are invited to choose one of the following two parking options:
at the Champéry cable car car park, then continue on foot to the Grand-Paradis area via the Chemin des Poussettes
at the Grand-Paradis chairlift car park, accessible via the Route des Rives from Monthey/Choëx, Troistorrents or Val-d'Illiez.
Grand Paradis – Roc Coupé – Passerelle Belle Etoile – Bonavau – Grand Paradis
The Roc Coupé trail is a perfect summary of the extraordinary richness offered by the nature of our mountains: from tranquil forests and gushing rivers to bucolic pastures and the spectacular Roc Coupé scree.
From Grand-Paradis, follow the road past the Centre Nordique and Parcours Vita. Continue along the road to Barme and, at the bend in the road, turn left onto the footpath towards Roc Coupé, which leads to the Rossétan mountain pasture. At the halfway point, at around 1’478m, cross the Passerelle Belle-Étoile and head for the Buvette de Bonaveau.
From the Buvette, descend into the Bonaveau forest. At ‘Les Clous’, take the path beside the Auberge du Grand-Paradis, to reach the parking lot of the same name.
Alternative extension to Cabane de Susanfe (difficult):
Time: add 2h45 and D+625m for the round trip from the junction after the Passerelle via the Pas d’Encel (mid-mountain path with red-white markings, passage with chains),
Best time of year
Accessibility
Prestations
- Car park
- Picnic area
- Motorhomes allowed
- Restaurant