Valais · Hiking

Rotgrat

0.6 mi
round trip
1,221 ft
climb
12,442 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Rotgrat is an out-and-back trail, 0.6 miles each way (1.2 miles round trip) in Valais, Switzerland. It runs between about 11,460 ft and 12,440 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,070 ft of climbing one way. It is difficult alpine terrain with exposed scrambling, for experienced mountaineers only. The nearest town is Saas-Almagell, about 2.6 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Rottalhorn, Trifthorn and Schwarzmies. Hell-Chessi Badestelle is within about 3 miles. For camping, Schönblick and Bergheimat are within about 6 miles. There are 15 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 Rotgrat for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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