J'irai rando chez Julien - Salanfe & Haute Cime

📅 Sunday 7 and Monday 8 September 2025
🏔️ An alpine adventure guided by Julien, an active member of Léman Running

🔹 Concept

“I'll go running / hiking at your place"You can discover our members' favourite spots here.
This time, Julien takes us to the heart of the Valais Alps for a sporty and friendly walk between lakes, passes and peaks.

📍 Appointment

Sunday at 08:00
📍 Camping de Van d'en Haut (Valais)
🅿️ Parking on site - carpooling encouraged

🔁 Detailed programme

Day 1 - Sunday, 7 September

Departure from Van d'en Haut campsite.
Ascent to Lake Salanfestop at the hostel for a coffee and a blueberry tart house.
The bravest can take a dip in the lake.
→ Recovery of picnic.

Ascent to the Susanfe Pass Mineral landscape, lunar atmosphere.
🏔️ Option for the motivated: and back to the Haute Cime (3'200 m).
Back to the hostel for a relaxing swim.

Evening :
🛏️ Night in 3-4 person dormitories (not mixed if registered individually)
🧀 Meals : convivial fondue

Day 2 - Monday 8 September

🌅 Sunrise by the lake
🍽️ Breakfast at the hostel
⬇️ Quiet descent to the car park
Legs a little heavy, but memories aplenty

📏 Hiking info

🥾 Distance : approx. 18 km (spread over 2 days)
⬆️ Difference in altitude : approx. 1'300 m D+ climb
⏱️ Duration : approx. 9h walk
👟 Level : alpine hiking sports - good physical condition required, possible technical passages

⚠️ Not suitable for children, beginners or non-sports enthusiasts.

💰 Prices

• 🗓️ Single day (Sunday) : 50 CHF / CHF 39 for members
  Includes: guiding, insurance, organisation, picnic
• 🏕️ Full package (Sunday-Monday) : 149 CHF
  Includes: guidance, insurance, picnic, organisation, bookings, night in dormitory, fondue, breakfast

🎒 Equipment

Mandatory :

• Suitable backpack
• Water bottles / Camel pack (min. 1L)
• Hiking or trail shoes
• Waterproof jacket and trousers
• Warm clothing (under-layers, hat, gloves)
• Headlamp
• Spare clothing
• Sheet (or light sleeping bag)
• Pillow case
• Toiletries
• Survival blanket
• Charged mobile phone

Recommended:

• Cap, sunglasses
• Sun cream
• Energy bars or drinks
• Powerbank
• GPS or watch with .gpx file

📌 Conditions

💳 Reserved for registered members
📞 More info 076 824 32 12 (no hidden number)
📝 Registration required - places limited to 20 people (including 9 in dormitories)
⚠️ In the event of bad weather, the route may be adapted.
🚫 No refund unless replacement found (for people sleeping in the refuge)
🧭 Hiking in semi-autonomous - everyone is responsible for their own safety
🤝 Mutual support and group spirit are essential

Two days in the mountains, combining effort, nature and conviviality.
Join Julien for this great alpine getaway!