Grosse Frasse
An out-and-back trail, 1.2 miles each way (2.4 miles round trip) in Fribourg, Switzerland.
- 1.2 mi
- round trip
- 2,299 ft
- climb
- 6,530 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Grosse Frasse is an out-and-back trail, 1.2 miles each way (2.4 miles round trip) in Fribourg, Switzerland. It runs between about 4,370 ft and 6,530 ft above sea level, with roughly 70 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Les Sciernes-d'Albeuve, about 1.7 miles northwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Dent de Lys, Grosse Côte and Lys Derrey. Cascades des Allières is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping le Bivouac is within about 6 miles. There are 8 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.
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