Via son Giachen
A 2.2-mile point-to-point route in Grisons, Switzerland.
- 2.2 mi
- one way
- 1,452 ft
- climb
- 5,625 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Via son Giachen is a 2.2-mile point-to-point route in Grisons, Switzerland. It runs between about 4,580 ft and 5,620 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,450 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. It is on the edge of Zarcuns. Peaks within about 3 miles include Caschlè, Piz Las Palas and Piz Pardatschas. For camping, Camping Viva is within about 6 miles. There are 3 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
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