Valais · Hiking

Wandfluegrat

An out-and-back trail, 1.3 miles each way (2.6 miles round trip) in Valais, Switzerland.

1.3 mi
round trip
2,665 ft
climb
14,040 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Wandfluegrat is an out-and-back trail, 1.3 miles each way (2.6 miles round trip) in Valais, Switzerland. It runs between about 11,380 ft and 14,040 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,660 ft of climbing one way. It is difficult alpine terrain with exposed scrambling, for experienced mountaineers only. The nearest town is Arolla, about 5.8 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Grand Gendarme, Dent Blanche and Wandfluehorn. There are 3 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 Wandfluegrat for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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