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About this place
Savoleyres is a mountain summit and viewpoint in the Swiss canton of Valais, standing at roughly 2,354 m above sea level. It rises above La Tzoumaz and Verbier and forms part of the 4 Vallées ski area. You reach it from La Tzoumaz (municipality of Riddes) or from Verbier.
What can you see from Savoleyres?
The top gondola station opens onto a broad panorama. One side drops to the Rhône valley, another looks toward Verbier and the Val de Bagnes, and on the skyline you can pick out the Grand Combin massif and Mont Blanc. It is one of the easiest viewpoints in the area to reach, since no long climb is needed.
A restaurant with a mountain-view terrace operates at the top, and a small heliport sits nearby.
How do you get to Savoleyres?
Two gondola lifts serve the summit: one from La Tzoumaz (valley station around 1,535 m) and one from Verbier. The La Tzoumaz lift covers roughly 1,535 to 2,347 m according to operator data.
By public transport, take a train to Riddes, a bus up to La Tzoumaz, then the gondola. Sources quote the upper station at anywhere from 2,344 to 2,354 m, so expect small differences between guides.
When should you visit?
In winter Savoleyres is part of the 4 Vallées pistes, and the La Tzoumaz gondola runs approximately from December to April. In summer the lifts operate through the holiday season, roughly July to September. Check exact dates and hours on verbier4vallees.ch and latzoumaz.ch before you go, as they change each year.
What is there to do nearby in summer?
- Walk to Lac des Vaux – a popular hiking route from Savoleyres to a mountain lake.
- Croix de Coeur and Etablons – a ridge hike with wide views, described by Verbier 4 Vallées tourism.
- Pierre Avoi – a neighbouring peak (2,473 m) with views of the Grand Combin and the Rhône valley, reachable from Savoleyres.
- Mountain biking – La Tzoumaz has a flow trail, and the area has a network of MTB routes.
Frequently asked questions
How high is Savoleyres?
The most common figure is 2,354 m; some tourism sources give 2,344 m for the top station.
Can you reach the summit without hiking?
Yes. Gondolas from La Tzoumaz and Verbier bring you right to the top, where the restaurant and viewpoint are.
Is Savoleyres in Saxon?
No. Saxon lies in the Rhône valley; the mountain rises above La Tzoumaz, Riddes and Verbier.
Is there food at the top?
Yes, a restaurant and pizzeria with a terrace operates at the summit.
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