BALADE: TRIENT GLACIER
Kick off the summer’s first Balade Musicale with a stunning day in the Vallée du Trient. Ride into the glacier valley, enjoy a guided hike, and experience an unforgettable concert at the foot of the glacier. Shuttle included.
Distribution
Start your day at Médran, where you’ll board a shuttle to the Col de la Forclaz, in the heart of the Trient Valley Regional Nature Park. From the pass, set off on a beautiful walk along the Trient bisse, winding through forests and sweeping alpine views, with a cosy refreshment hut tucked away in the valley.The trail is gentle, scenic, and full of surprises — and as you walk, the glacier slowly reveals itself, vast and majestic. At the end of the path, musicians from the Verbier Festival Academy welcome you with an open-air concert set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Trient glacier. A well-earned reward for your climb.
Walk Details
Outbound
- By shuttle: Médran > Col de la Forclaz, Trient (approx. 1h)
- On foot: Col de la Forclaz > Trient Glacier Buvette (approx. 1h30) — concert at the buvette
Return
- On foot: Buvette > Col de la Forclaz (approx. 1h30)
- By shuttle: Col de la Forclaz > Médran (approx. 1h)
Total duration: approx. 8 hrs (including 3 hrs walking)
Walking distance: 13 km
Elevation gain (round trip): ↑ 210 m / ↓ 210 m
Difficulty level: Easy
Please note:
- End time may vary slightly depending on unforeseen circumstances.
- The hike is led by a certified mountain guide.
- Dogs on a leash are welcome.
- Commentary will be provided in both French and English.
- Don’t forget to bring sturdy walking shoes, water, sunscreen—and your spirit of adventure!
Thanks to the support of our partner, the Trient Valley Regional Nature Park, this special hike is offered at a reduced rate — a chance to explore one of the region’s most stunning landscapes with music, nature, and a little extra help from our friends.
