Whr2.1
- 0.6 mi
- one way
- 298 ft
- climb
- 7,227 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
WHR2.1 is a short, easy hike in Valais, Switzerland, about 0.6 miles long and with a total elevation gain of 298 feet. The route is a point-to-point trail, and its high point sits at about 7,227 feet. The nearest town is Martigny, roughly 7 miles away. The trail is a simple outing, and its brevity makes it easy to fit into a longer day in the area. The climb is gentle, and the route ends with a descent of about 520 feet. The Refuge du Col de Balme is just 0.2 miles from the trail, and the summit of Tête de Balme lies about half a mile away. L'Arolette is a little farther, at about 0.7 miles. For a longer outing, the Tour Du Mont Blanc - Variante de Vallorcine is about 1.2 miles off.
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