Valais · Hiking

Chemin des chômeurs

A 1.3-mile point-to-point route in Valais, Switzerland.

1.3 mi
one way
412 ft
climb
5,192 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Chemin des chômeurs is a 1.3-mile point-to-point route in Valais, Switzerland. It runs between about 3,790 ft and 5,190 ft above sea level, with roughly 410 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 Chamoille d'Orsières, about 1.2 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mont Regard, La Dent and Pointe Gerboz. Durnandschluchtfälle is within about 3 miles. For camping, Relais d'Arpette and Neivilles TCS Camping are within about 6 miles. There are 14 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 Chemin des chômeurs for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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