Valais · Cross-country skiing

Boucle de Plan Lucel

A 0.7-mile cross-country ski trail that makes a loop in Valais, Switzerland.

0.7 mi
loop
92 ft
climb
5,967 ft
high point
Loop
route

Boucle de Plan Lucel is a 0.7-mile cross-country ski trail that makes a loop in Valais, Switzerland. It runs between about 5,900 ft and 5,970 ft above sea level, with roughly 90 ft of climbing over the route. It is mapped as an easy route. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. The nearest town is Arolla, about 1.6 miles north of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Le Troûco, Mont des Ritses and Petite Dent de Veisivi. Cascades d'Arolla is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping d'Evolène is within about 6 miles. There are 14 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the trail shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Grooming and snow conditions change daily, so check the local trail report before you go.

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Boucle de Plan Lucel for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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