La Breya

#1121 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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La Breya is a mountain of the Mont Blanc massif, overlooking Champex in the canton of Valais. It is accessible by chair lift from Champex, the upper station being located at Grands Plans. From there a trail leads to its summit. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 7789 ftProminence: 256 ftCoordinates: 46°1'33"N, 7°5'60"E

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ValaisSwitzerland

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La Breya – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Trient Hut, Lac de Champex, Fondation Pierre Gianadda, Saleina Hut.

3.2 miSW
Alpine hut, Hiking
Trient Hut
83 min walk • Nestled in the embrace of the Swiss Alps, the Trient Hut is a beacon for mountaineers and hikers traversing the snowy landscapes of Switzerland. This alpine hut, perched at an altitude of 3170 meters, offers a respite from the rugged terrains of the Mont Blanc massif.
0.8 miE
Scenic lake at the foot of mountains
Lac de Champex
21 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Swiss Alps, Lac de Champex is a serene mountain lake that embodies the tranquil beauty of Switzerland's natural landscapes. This idyllic spot, often referred to as "Little Canada" due to its resemblance to the North American wilderness, is a...
5 miN
Cultural center built around Roman ruins
Fondation Pierre Gianadda, Martigny
128 min walk • Fondation Pierre Gianadda, inaugurated in 1978, administers museums and exhibitions located in Martigny, Switzerland. The permanent exhibitions include the Automobile Museum, Gallo-Roman Museum, Louis and Evelyn Franck Collection, Sculpture Park, and Chagall Court.
3.7 miS
Alpine hut, Hiking
Saleina Hut
94 min walk • Nestled in the tranquil embrace of the Swiss Alps, the Saleina Hut stands as a testament to the spirit of alpine adventure. This mountain refuge, perched at an elevation of 2,691 meters, serves as a haven for climbers and hikers traversing the rugged terrain of the...
3.2 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pointe d'Orny
82 min walk • The Pointe d'Orny is a mountain of the Mont Blanc massif, located west of Orsières in the canton of Valais. It lies north-east of the Plateau du Trient. Below the summit lies the Cabane du Trient, a mountain hut operated by the Swiss Alpine Club.
5 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
La Crevasse
127 min walk • La Crevasse is a mountain of the Pennine Alps, overlooking Sembrancher in the canton of Valais. It lies just east of the Col des Planches. The mountain is mostly wooded, except for its southwestern side, which consists of almost vertical cliffs.
2 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Le Catogne
52 min walk • Le Catogne is a mountain on the extreme north-eastern edge of the Mont Blanc massif, overlooking Champex in the Swiss canton of Valais. Some sources consider this summit as being within the Pennine Alps.
4.3 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Aiguilles Dorées
110 min walk • The Aiguilles Dorées are a multi-summited mountain of the Mont Blanc massif, overlooking the Plateau du Trient in the canton of Valais. They lie east of the Petite Fourche, on the range between the glaciers of Trient and Saleina.
3 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pointe des Ecandies
77 min walk • The Pointe des Ecandies is a mountain of the Mont Blanc Massif, located between Trient and Champex in the canton of Valais. It is located north of the Pointe d'Orny and east of the Trient Glacier.
3.8 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pointe Ronde
96 min walk • The Pointe Ronde is a mountain of the Mont Blanc massif, overlooking Trient in the canton of Valais. It lies near the northern end of the Arête de la Lys, the ridge descending in a north-westerly direction from the Génépi towards the Col de la Forclaz.
3.3 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Petite Pointe d'Orny
85 min walk • The Petite Pointe d'Orny is a mountain of the Mont Blanc Massif, overlooking the Trient Glacier in the canton of Valais. It lies north of the Pointe d'Orny.

La Breya

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La Breya – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)