Fribourg · Hiking

Roches pourries

0.4 mi
one way
770 ft
climb
7,197 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Roches pourries is a 0.4-mile point-to-point route in Fribourg, Switzerland, inside Vanil Noir. It runs between about 6,500 ft and 7,200 ft above sea level, with roughly 770 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Estavannens, about 2.7 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Tsermon, Tête de l'Herbette and Vanil Noir. Cascade de la Tâna is within about 3 miles. For camping, Le Berceau is within about 6 miles. There are 5 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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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Roches pourries for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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