Valais · Hiking

41-Chemin des cols alpins

7.2 mi
one way: 2,344 ft
climb: 5,866 ft
high point: Point to point
route

41-Chemin des cols alpins is a 7.2-mile point-to-point route in Valais, Switzerland. It runs between about 4,160 ft and 5,870 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,340 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 Torgon, about 1.4 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include La Jorette, Crête de Chaux Longe and Tour de Don. For camping, Camping Au Grand-Bois and Camping De La Piscine are within about 6 miles. There are 4 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 41-Chemin des cols alpins for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.