Valais · Hiking

Sentier des Vignettes

A 2.1-mile point-to-point route in Valais, Switzerland.

2.2 mi
one way
2,379 ft
climb
8,804 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Sentier des Vignettes is a 2.1-mile point-to-point route in Valais, Switzerland. It runs between about 6,960 ft and 8,800 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,380 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. Most of the way is dirt. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. It is on the edge of Arolla. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mont Dolin, Mont Guitsa and La Maya (d'Arolla). Cascades d'Arolla is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping d'Evolène is within about 6 miles. There are 12 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 des Vignettes for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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