Discover Troistorrents

Troistorrents offers a variety of ways to enjoy a stay: historic mills, chapels and bread ovens, as well as hikes through the countryside. The municipality also includes Morgins, a winter sports resort within the Portes du Soleil ski area. When planning your trip, it is worth distinguishing seasonal opening hours and event dates from the enduring stories of the area’s buildings and villages.

Mills, chapels and local history

The Vieux Moulins de la Tine are mentioned in archives as early as 1401. As of 2024, they are listed as a Category B cultural property in Valais. On a visit, you can see the working mills, the fulling mill, the press and the forge, as well as the miller’s chalet. The museum has permanent exhibitions about hemp and about wood and its crafts.

The museum is open from mid-May to the end of September; check the current opening calendar before your visit. Accessibility is also important to consider when planning: because of its location in the Tine gorges, the historic site is not accessible to people with reduced mobility. If this is important for your trip, check the conditions before setting off.

Other buildings reveal different chapters of the area’s history. The Chapelle de St-André is mentioned in documents dating back to 1486. The Chapelle du Pas was built on 24 December 1652; the Chapelle de Chemex was built by Pierre Carraux in 1682. The Église Sainte Marie-Madeleine dates from 1702 and is classified as a cultural property. It has a 40-metre-high Gothic bell tower and Baroque altars.

The old bread ovens are also part of the area’s historic landmarks. The Four de Propéraz was built in 1663 and recalls a time when several village districts had their own bread ovens. Bread is baked in the Four banal de Propéraz several times a year, for visitors and locals alike. Check the dates in advance. The Galerie de la Tine offers a different kind of cultural experience: its 300 m² permanent exhibition includes sculptures, chalet furniture, folk art, paintings and rustic objects dating from the 17th to the 21st century.

Hikes and views

The circular hike to the Pont du Diable is rated easy. The 2.1-kilometre route is listed as having 176 metres of ascent and the same amount of descent, with a duration of 1 hour 15 minutes. Along the way, you cross the Gorges de la Vièze twice: via the stone Pont du Diable and the suspension bridge between Chenarlier and Troistorrents. The stone bridge over the La Vièze dates from 1936. Check trail and bridge conditions before setting out.

The orange cultural trail in Troistorrents offers a different kind of route. It follows paved paths, is very flat and peaceful, and affords views of the Rhône plain and the mountains. The La Vièze en Fayot circular hike runs between Troistorrents and Val-d’Illiez and combines views of the Dents Blanches with a walk along the La Vièze river. These routes offer different landscape experiences, and no single duration or difficulty rating is given for both.

The Passerelle is 185 metres long and 75 metres high. It may be closed in winter when conditions are icy. Troistorrents is considered a gateway to the Région Dents du Midi; Morgins adds to this regional setting as a winter sports resort and part of the Portes du Soleil ski area. When planning your trip, you can therefore choose between local history, hiking trails and Morgins’ winter focus.

Practical information

Parking de la Tine is at the entrance to Troistorrents, below the church, and has 200 covered parking spaces. From there, you can reach the village centre, shops, hiking trails and other destinations in the region. If you would like to include local products in your plans: at La Cavagne Troistorrents, you can see a cheese cellar from the shop, where 16,000 cheese wheels are stored for ageing.

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