Valais · Hiking

43-Chemin des cols alpins

A 8.9-mile point-to-point route in Valais, Switzerland.

8.9 mi
one way
1,778 ft
climb
6,073 ft
high point
Point to point
route

43-Chemin des cols alpins is a 8.9-mile point-to-point route in Valais, Switzerland. It runs between about 1,230 ft and 6,070 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,780 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Miex, about 1.7 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Alamont, Le Fratsi and Le Tâche. For camping, Camping Les Carettes and Rive Bleue 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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