Prés d'Evolène
An out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Valais, Switzerland.
Photo: Henk Monster, CC BY 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)- 1.7 mi
- round trip
- 337 ft
- climb
- 4,549 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Prés d'Evolène is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Valais, Switzerland. It is 0.8 miles each way, 1.7 miles there and back. It runs between about 4,420 ft and 4,550 ft above sea level, with roughly 240 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 Evolène. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mel de la Niva, Râz d'Arbey and Palanche de la Cretta. For camping, Camping d'Evolène and Ilôt Bosquet are within about 6 miles. There are 12 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 Prés d'Evolène for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
