Valais · Hiking

36-Chemin des cols alpins

A 0.4-mile point-to-point route in Valais, Switzerland.

0.4 mi
one way
166 ft
climb
4,982 ft
high point
Point to point
route

36-Chemin des cols alpins is a 0.4-mile point-to-point route in Valais, Switzerland. It runs between about 4,850 ft and 4,980 ft above sea level, with roughly 170 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 Champex-Lac, about 0.8 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Bonhomme, La Breya and Luy Blanche. Durnandschluchtfälle is within about 3 miles. For camping, Relais d'Arpette and Neivilles TCS Camping are within about 6 miles. There are 11 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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