Valais · Hiking

Grande Traversata delle Alpi

2.0 mi
one way
1,008 ft
climb
8,492 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Grande Traversata delle Alpi is a 2.0-mile point-to-point route in Valais, Switzerland. It runs between about 8,040 ft and 8,490 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,010 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 Saas-Almagell, about 5.9 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Monte Moro, Galmenhorn and Seewjinenhorn / Corno di Seewjinen. Waterval is within about 3 miles. There are 7 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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