Valais · Hiking

Sentier des Rails

1.6 mi
round trip: 3,398 ft
climb: 3,178 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Sentier des Rails is an out-and-back trail, 1.6 miles each way (3.1 miles round trip) in Valais, Switzerland. It runs between about 1,310 ft and 3,180 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,630 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. The nearest town is Vionnaz, about 0.8 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Le Planellet, La Jorette and La Suche. For camping, Camping Au Grand-Bois and Camping De La Piscine are 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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Camping Au Grand-Bois

~4 min drive

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La Braye

~5 min drive

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Cabane de Loz

~9 min drive

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Villeneuve Plage (Riviera)

~10 min drive

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Cascade de l'Essert

~12 min drive

Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Sentier des Rails for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.