Sentier de Tsarmine
An out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.8 miles round trip) in Valais, Switzerland.
- 0.4 mi
- round trip
- 1,015 ft
- climb
- 7,651 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Sentier de Tsarmine is an out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.8 miles round trip) in Valais, Switzerland. It runs between about 7,100 ft and 7,650 ft above sea level, with roughly 720 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 Arolla, about 1.7 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Petite Dent de Veisivi, Blanche de Perroc and Dent de Perroc. Cascades d'Arolla is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping d'Evolène is 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 Sentier de Tsarmine for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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