Valais · Hiking

Spalla Isler

1.5 mi
round trip
5,200 ft
climb
14,045 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Spalla Isler is an out-and-back trail, 1.5 miles each way (3.0 miles round trip) in Valais, Switzerland. It runs between about 10,400 ft and 14,040 ft above sea level, with roughly 4,420 ft of climbing one way. It is difficult alpine terrain with exposed scrambling, for experienced mountaineers only. The nearest town is Bourg-Saint-Pierre, about 3.4 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Combin du Meitin, Les Botseresses and Petite Aiguille. 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 Spalla Isler for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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