Martigny - surroundings

From the end of Martigny Bourg a narrow winding road runs east through the forest on the slopes of Mont Chemin. From here it is 3km/2mi to Chemin-Dessous (774 m/2,539ft). 3.5km/2mi: Col des Planches (1,409 m/4,623ft), with fine views which is the starting point for the ascent of the Pierre à Voir (2,476 m/8,124ft: four hours), the highest peak between the Rhône and the Drance and a commanding view- point. From here there is also a beautiful footpath along the mountainside, level for most of the way, to Isérables (four hours).