Flore-Alpe Alpine Botanical Garden

Description

Nestled in a stunning alpine setting at an altitude of 1500 meters, the Flore-Alpe Alpine Botanical Garden is a truly enchanting place. As you wander along winding paths and cross small bridges over tranquil ponds, you’ll be treated to a magnificent and unparalleled panoramic view of Lake Champex and the snow-dusted Combins peaks.
The garden is home to four thousand plant species, blooming across an area of over 6000 m². It features a diverse collection of local flora, as well as plants from neighbouring regions and from mountain ranges across Europe and the rest of the world.

Practical information

Opening hours: 10am–6pm, from 1 May to 26 October
Tuesday to Sunday in May and September
Every day for the rest of the season

Prices

Return bus ticket Orsières–Champex-Lac, Alpine Garden
Adult: CHF 14.40 (1/1)
Child/half-price: CHF 7.20

Admission
Adults CHF 8.–
Senior citizens (AVS) CHF 4.–
Children (aged 6–16) / Students CHF 4.–
Free with the St-Bernard PASS, the AG culturel and the museum passport
Families CHF 16.–

Infos TP

Aller – 12.271 Orsières -> Champex Jardin Alpin, recommended departure at 9.46 am (weekends only) from Orsières station – arrival at 10.04 am at Champex Jardin Alpin

Retour – 12.271 Champex Alpine Garden -> Orsières, recommended departure at 2:18 p.m. from Champex Alpine Garden – arrival at 2:42 p.m. in Orsières

Correspondance – with the RegionAlps train at 9:42 a.m. to Orsières (departing Martigny at 9:17 a.m.) and 2:46 p.m. to Martigny

Additional information

You can extend your visit to Champex by taking a walk around the lake or a pedal boat ride, for example.