Sentier des Bouquetins

Wallis > Switzerland

Versatile mountain landscape with streams, alpine grasslands, and scree slopes.

Added* by Herwin Mulder
Most recent update 17 July 2025

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Description

Located on the western side of Lac des Dix. The area is dominated by a rugged valley with rocks, streams, and green alpine meadows. This provides opportunities to see species such as Wallcreeper, Alpine Accentor, and White-winged Snowfinch.

Details

Access

The area is located to the west of Lac des Dix. Lac des Dix is accessible by both public transport and car. Press a P on the map for directions. A circular hiking trail (8 km) runs through the area starting from the dam.

Terrain and Habitat

Mountain , Grassland , Valley

Conditions

Mountainous , Rocky

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Summer

Best time to visit

Summer

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

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Map

Top 5 birds

1. Red-billed Chough
(Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax)

2. Peregrine Falcon
(Falco peregrinus)

3. Wallcreeper
(Tichodroma muraria)

4. Alpine Accentor
(Prunella collaris)

5. White-winged Snowfinch
(Montifringilla nivalis)

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