Sentier des Bouquetins

Wallis > Switzerland

Versatile mountain landscape with streams, alpine grasslands, and scree slopes.

Added* by Herwin Mulder
Most recent update 17 Temmuz 2025

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Description

Located on the western side of Lac des Dix. The area is dominated by a rugged valley with rocks, streams, and green alpine meadows. This provides opportunities to see species such as Duvar Tırmaşık Kuşu, Büyük dağbülbülü, and Kar serçesi.

Details

Access

The area is located to the west of Lac des Dix. Lac des Dix is accessible by both public transport and car. Press a P on the map for directions. A circular hiking trail (8 km) runs through the area starting from the dam.

Terrain and Habitat

Mountain , Grassland , Valley

Conditions

Mountainous , Rocky

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Summer

Best time to visit

Summer

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

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Map

Top 5 birds

1. Kırmızıgagalı dağkargası
(Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax)

2. Gök doðan
(Falco peregrinus)

3. Duvar Tırmaşık Kuşu
(Tichodroma muraria)

4. Büyük dağbülbülü
(Prunella collaris)

5. Kar serçesi
(Montifringilla nivalis)

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