Balade Musicale: Escape to Lourtier
Lourtier, history and heritage
Through forest and meadow, music and stories guide the way to a Val de Bagnes village marked by recent mudslides, where a spirit of resilience continues to shape mountain life.
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Travel through the Val de Bagnes and its history, guided by Cherries. Discover the village of Lourtier, shaped by natural disasters and the resilience of its people. Along the way, you’ll meet the women and men of this village, known for their determined mountain spirit.
Meeting point: 9:00 am in front of the Médran cable car station.
Hike details
- Duration: 3 hours 45 minutes (return not included)
- Walking distance: 3 km
- Elevation change: ↑ 230 m / ↓ 45 m
- Difficulty level: Easy
Outbound
- By cable car: Médran > Le Châble
- By bus: Le Châble > Champsec
- On foot: from the Champsec bus stop toward Lourtier
Return
- Return at your leisure via the same route or on foot
Additional Information
- Cable car ticket to be purchased separately and not included in the price of the walk.
- Timings may vary slightly due to unforeseen circumstances.
- The hike is led by a certified mid-mountain guide and musicians from the Festival.
- Dogs on leashes are welcome.
- Commentary will be provided in French and English.
- In case of unfavorable weather, the hike may be rescheduled, postponed, or canceled. Participants will be notified by email the day before the activity.
- Remember to bring good walking shoes, water, sunscreen… and your good mood!