Chemin des électriciens
An out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (0.9 miles round trip) in Valais, Switzerland.
- 0.5 mi
- round trip
- 1,317 ft
- climb
- 4,508 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Chemin des électriciens is an out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (0.9 miles round trip) in Valais, Switzerland. It runs between about 3,640 ft and 4,510 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,090 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is dirt. It is on the edge of Miex. Peaks within about 3 miles include La Suche, Le Tâche and Le Fratsi. For camping, Camping Au Grand-Bois and Camping Les Carettes are within about 6 miles. There are 6 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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