Pierre Avoi, Mountain summit in Valais, Switzerland
Pierre Avoi is a mountain summit in Valais that rises to 2,473 meters between the Rhone valley and Bagnes valley. The approach to the peak involves steep rocky terrain and fixed metal ladders installed in the most challenging sections.
For centuries, this peak has served as a navigation landmark for communities moving through the Swiss Pennine Alps during their seasonal travels. Its role as a geographical reference point remains important to understanding the region's history.
The summit cross here marks a direct link to how mountain communities in Valais have long honored the Alps through their faith. The cross stands as a gathering point where visitors encounter local spiritual practices.
Most hikers reach the mountain via cable cars from La Tzoumaz or Le Creux to Savoleyres station at 2,332 meters, where the hiking trail begins. From there the path is clearly marked, though the upper sections become more technically demanding.
The final approach to the peak passes through a narrow rocky corridor where hikers must climb using fixed metal ladders installed into the rock face. This technical section gives the ascent an unusual character that many visitors remember long after their visit.
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