Sentier du Bivouac du Dolent
An out-and-back trail, 1.5 miles each way (3.0 miles round trip) in Valais, Switzerland.
- 1.5 mi
- round trip
- 3,960 ft
- climb
- 8,715 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Sentier du Bivouac du Dolent is an out-and-back trail, 1.5 miles each way (3.0 miles round trip) in Valais, Switzerland. It runs between about 5,400 ft and 8,720 ft above sea level, with roughly 3,640 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is La Fouly, about 0.5 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include La Maye, Crêtet de la Gouille and Crêtet de la Perche. Cascade du Dolent is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping des Glaciers is within about 6 miles. There are 6 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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