Grisons · Hiking

Via son Giachen

A 5.4-mile point-to-point route in Grisons, Switzerland.

5.4 mi
one way
1,427 ft
climb
7,382 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Via son Giachen is a 5.4-mile point-to-point route in Grisons, Switzerland. It runs between about 6,510 ft and 7,380 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,430 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Tschierv, about 4.6 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mot Falain, Piz Mezdi and Mot dal Gajer. For camping, Camping Muglin is within about 6 miles. 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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