La Maya

La Maya is a mountain summit in the Pennine Alps located between Val d'Hérens and Val de Réchy, rising to 2,916 meters. From the top, you can see across both valleys and the surrounding mountain terrain that defines this Alpine region.

The mountain has long served as a traditional first climbing challenge for young people from the village of Saint-Martin situated below it. This practice has shaped the local connection to the landscape for generations.

The surrounding protected Réchy Valley maintains strict regulations to preserve natural habitats, prohibiting mountain biking, camping, and open fires.

A complete circuit around the mountain takes about five hours and passes through Lovégno Pass and Réchy Valley. The route is challenging and requires sure-footedness when navigating steep terrain.

The Réchy Valley floor is a strictly protected natural area where mountain biking, camping, and open fires are prohibited. These regulations make it one of the least developed Alpine valleys in the region.

Location: Valais

Elevation above the sea: 2,916 m

GPS coordinates: 46.17166,7.49221

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:01