Valais · Hiking

alte Gemmi

A 3.0-mile point-to-point route in Valais, Switzerland.

3.0 mi
one way
3,313 ft
climb
9,029 ft
high point
Point to point
route

alte Gemmi is a 3.0-mile point-to-point route in Valais, Switzerland, inside Naturpark Pfyn-Finges. It runs between about 5,990 ft and 9,030 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,310 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding alpine terrain with scrambling on exposed ground; it is for experienced, well-equipped hikers. Most of the way is grass. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Leukerbad, about 1.3 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Stone Man, Grosses Plattenhorn and Rinderhorn. For camping, Camping Sportarena Leukerbad and Camping Monument 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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