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  The traverse of the Ecandies ridge, from Col des Ecandies to Pointe des Ecandies, or on to the Fenêtre d’Arpette (D, with two moves of V), is a classic route recommended by Rébuffet in his well-known Mont Blanc Massif – 100 Finest Routes.

  By using the La Breya chairlift from just above Champex, the approach to Cabane d’Orny (2826m) can be achieved in 2–2½hrs by an obvious path along the rocky upper slopes of the Combe d’Orny. Owned by the Diablerets section of the SAC, the hut has places for 86, with a resident guardian from early June to mid-September (www.cabanedorny.ch). From there Cabane du Trient is reached in 1hr, and Pointe d’Orny (3269m) can be climbed by the NE Couloir (PD+) in about 3hrs.

Cabane du Trient

Orsières to La Fouly

The lower Val Ferret is forested along the foot of its east and west slopes, but with open pasture and a succession of hamlets either strung along the road, or located a short distance from it. The TMB passes through, linking some of these hamlets and enjoying pleasant if unremarkable landscapes, for despite the proximity of big mountains, the trail adopted by the TMB sees little of them, and it’s only when crossing the mouth of the Saleina glen, or on arrival at La Fouly, that more than a hint is received of the true nature of its neighbourhood peaks.