Gross Bigerhorn Westgrat
A 0.9-mile point-to-point route in Valais, Switzerland.
- 0.9 mi
- one way
- 241 ft
- climb
- 11,778 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Gross Bigerhorn Westgrat is a 0.9-mile point-to-point route in Valais, Switzerland. It runs between about 10,250 ft and 11,780 ft above sea level, with roughly 240 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 gravel. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Saas-Balen, about 2.8 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Gross Bigerhorn, Balfrin Nordwestgipfel and Klein Bigerhorn. Bei Chilcherli is within about 3 miles. For camping, Bergheimat and Grächbiel are within about 6 miles. There are 12 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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