This is not the most beautiful trail for exploring bisses, as the five bisses featured are mostly piped. However, the walk takes place between 1000 and 1800 metres altitude, offering a richly varied vegetation from dry meadows to Scots pines and magnificent alpine larch. With a little curiosity and an attentive eye you might spot lizards, butterflies, red deer, mountain goats and all the flora and fauna of the region which is recognised by the Confederation and supported by UNESCO.

Total length : 11 km.

Altitude : Between 1000 and 1800 metres.

Route time: Approximately 4.5 hours. 

Location :  Hohtenn on the eastern slopes of the Lötschental above Gampel to the right of the Rhône.

Difficulty : No particular difficulty. 

Ordinance Survey map 1 : 50'000  no. 274 T Viège (Visp).

Best period: From June to October.

From Hohtenn Station (1000 metres altitude), descend for about 100 metres along the road and take the road on the left w

hich joins the Alp Laden trail (sign-posted). The winding climb to reach the first bisse is steep.

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Follow the forest track uphill as far as "Jioli" (1800 metres altitude). Before reaching Jioli you will join a passable forest road. Do not descend (the temptation will be strong after the steep climb), but turn left and continue to climb until you reach the »Jioli" alpine pasture. From here, head downhill towards "Tatz" in a wild little valley, to reach Hohtenn Station. You will cross several a passable road several times but you shoudl never follow it for long as most of the trail is in the forest.

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This trail is suitable for strong walkers and those with s strong sense of direction. When you reach the uppermost point of the trail, you will find yourself in beautiful alpine meadows with a magnificent panoramic view and wonderful picnic places.