Chemin de Sotier
A 5.7-mile point-to-point route in Valais, Switzerland.
- 5.7 mi
- one way
- 3,074 ft
- climb
- 7,370 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Chemin de Sotier is a 5.7-mile point-to-point route in Valais, Switzerland. It runs between about 5,250 ft and 7,370 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,070 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Grimentz, about 0.6 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pointe de Tsirouc, Les Lauchellets and Corne de Sorebois. For camping, Ilôt Bosquet and Camping du Pont are within about 6 miles. There are 5 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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