Valais · Hiking

Trail to Bortelhorn

1.6 mi
round trip: 2,612 ft
climb: 9,691 ft
high point: Out and back
route

The Trail to Bortelhorn is a hard out-and-back hike in Valais, Switzerland, about 5.4 miles from the town of Brig. The route is roughly 3.1 miles long, and the one-way climb gains about 2,494 feet, with the high point of the trail reaching 9,691 feet. The Bortelhütten hut sits just 0.2 miles from the trail, making it the natural base for an overnight stay. The Seewjihorn and Punta del Rebbio summits both lie about 1.4 miles away, and the Gibjeriweg is a hike of about 1.5 miles nearby. For anyone looking to extend the day, the Talweg Ganter mountain biking trail is about 2.3 miles away, and the Landschaftspark Binntal park is about 5.7 miles from the trail.

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