Valais · Hiking

Whr7.1

4.0 mi
one way: 1,855 ft
climb: 8,715 ft
high point: Point to point
route

WHR7.1 is a 4.0-mile point-to-point route in Valais, Switzerland. It runs between about 7,710 ft and 8,720 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,850 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Fionnay, about 4.4 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mont de la Blana, Le Miroir and Pointe d'Allèves. For camping, Camping Forêt des Mélèzes et village Sioux and Camping d'Evolène are within about 6 miles. There are 4 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.

Nearby · Sentier de Bricola · Sentier de la Dent-Blanche · Sentier des Bouquetins

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at WHR7.1 for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.