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Chandolin - Illgraben and Ponchet no. 13

The Illgraben is a gigantic rock cirque overlooking the Rhône valley. It results from the collapse of the Illgraben mountain in the 14th century due to erosion. It is also one of the most active debris flow channels in the Swiss Alps: flows can be observed several times a year.

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Caution: dizzying viewpoint on the edge of the Illgraben.

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Take the path behind the Tourist Office. After about an hour’s walk, you will arrive at the Illgraben, one of the largest erosion cirques in Europe. The breathtaking view and the sensations felt from the edge of the Illgraben are definitely worth the detour! Continue the hike to the wooded alpine pasture of Ponchèt, restored and returned to its historic state.
You have the possibility to:

- Descend to Soussillon, then climb back up to Chandolin.
- Descend to Sierre via Beauregard (path of the Sierre-Zinal Race).

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