Pas du Chasseur
- 0.7 mi
- one way
- 1,425 ft
- climb
- 7,082 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Pas du Chasseur is a 0.7-mile point-to-point route in Valais, Switzerland, inside Plat de la Lée. It runs between about 5,690 ft and 7,080 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,420 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding alpine terrain with scrambling on exposed ground; it is for experienced, well-equipped hikers. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Zinal, about 1.8 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Roc de la Vache, Pointe d'Arpitetta and Garde de Bordon. Cascade de la Volermò is within about 3 miles. For camping, Relais de la Tzoucdana and Ilôt Bosquet are within about 6 miles. There are 4 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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