Valais · Hiking

Impasse des Marmottes

0.8 mi
one way: 288 ft
climb: 5,687 ft
high point: Point to point
route

Impasse des Marmottes is an easy hike in Valais, Switzerland, starting in the Martigny area about 8 miles from the town. It is a short, low-elevation route: the trail is about 0.8 miles long, and the climb from start to finish is roughly 290 feet, with the high point of the route reaching about 5,687 feet. Because the route gains only a little elevation and ends lower than it starts, it is a good option for a quick outing. The Ancien bisse de Saxon hike begins just 0.2 miles away, so it is easy to pair the two. Nearby, the Savoleyres summit and the Chôtatai (Freeride) mountain biking area are both about 1.3 miles off. For an overnight stay, the Cabane de Balavaux hut sits about 2.5 miles away.

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