Pas du Chat
An out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (1.1 miles round trip) in Valais, Switzerland.
- 0.5 mi
- round trip
- 1,141 ft
- climb
- 8,346 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Pas du Chat is an out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (1.1 miles round trip) in Valais, Switzerland. It runs between about 7,810 ft and 8,350 ft above sea level, with roughly 330 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. The nearest town is Arolla, about 3.3 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Sex Quinaudoz, Monts Rouges and Monts Rouges. For camping, Camping Forêt des Mélèzes et village Sioux is 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
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Pas du Chat for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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