Chemin de la Grande Corniche
An out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Valais, Switzerland.
- 2.1 mi
- round trip
- 1,569 ft
- climb
- 5,089 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Chemin de la Grande Corniche is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Valais, Switzerland. It is 1.0 miles each way, 2.1 miles there and back. It runs between about 4,670 ft and 5,090 ft above sea level, with roughly 980 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as an easy route. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. It is on the edge of Ovronnaz. Peaks within about 3 miles include Sommet de l'Ardève, La Seya and Tête du Betson. For camping, Camping de la Sarvaz is 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 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 Chemin de la Grande Corniche for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
