Valais · Hiking

Sentier du Lac Bleu

A 0.8-mile point-to-point route in Valais, Switzerland.

0.9 mi
one way
581 ft
climb
6,905 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Sentier du Lac Bleu is a 0.8-mile point-to-point route in Valais, Switzerland. It runs between about 6,070 ft and 6,900 ft above sea level, with roughly 580 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Arolla, about 1.4 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Le Troûco, Mont des Ritses and Mont Guitsa. 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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