Pramousse - La Monta - Arolla
An out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Valais, Switzerland.
Photo: Stefanacci, CC0 (via Wikimedia Commons)- 2.4 mi
- round trip
- 471 ft
- climb
- 6,400 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Pramousse - La Monta - Arolla is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Valais, Switzerland. It is 1.2 miles each way, 2.4 miles there and back. It runs between about 6,050 ft and 6,400 ft above sea level, with roughly 400 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a moderate route. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. The nearest town is Arolla, about 0.9 miles north of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Le Troûco, La Maya (d'Arolla) and Dent de Perroc. Cascades d'Arolla is within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping d'Evolène is within about 6 miles. There are 10 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 Pramousse - La Monta - Arolla for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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