Valais · Hiking

Sentier de la Grimpette

0.3 mi
one way: 53 ft
climb: 4,730 ft
high point: Point to point
route

Sentier de la Grimpette is a short, easy hike in Valais, Switzerland, about 6.8 miles from the town of Sion. The route is a point-to-point trail of about 0.33 miles, with a high point of 4,730 feet. It is a low-effort outing, with a total elevation gain of 53 feet and a total loss of 594 feet over its short length. The trail makes a convenient addition to a day spent exploring the surrounding area. The nearest neighbor is the Chemin de Champs Scindants, about a mile away, and the Cabane de Balavaux hut sits roughly 1.5 miles off. Mountain bikers can head to DH sous cabine, about 1.7 miles away, and the Dent de Nendaz summit is about 2.1 miles from the trail.

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