Valais · Hiking

Sentier de la Dent-Blanche

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3.1 mi
round trip: 4,434 ft
climb: 11,382 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Sentier de la Dent-Blanche is an out-and-back trail, 3.1 miles each way (6.1 miles round trip) in Valais, Switzerland. It runs between about 7,950 ft and 11,380 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,930 ft of climbing one way. It is alpine hiking on rough, exposed ground where you may need your hands for balance; it is for experienced hikers. The nearest town is La Forclaz VS, about 3.5 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include La Maya, Mont Miné and Pointe de Bricolla. For camping, Camping d'Evolène is within about 6 miles. There are 3 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 Sentier de la Dent-Blanche for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.