La motte
An out-and-back trail, 1.8 miles each way (3.6 miles round trip) in Vaud, Switzerland.
- 1.8 mi
- round trip
- 2,166 ft
- climb
- 6,308 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
La motte is an out-and-back trail, 1.8 miles each way (3.6 miles round trip) in Vaud, Switzerland. It runs between about 5,470 ft and 6,310 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,180 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Les Plans-sur-Bex, about 1.0 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Tête à Bosset, La Motte and Lion d'Argentine. For camping, Frassettes and Atipic - Récré Active (Tipis) are within about 6 miles. There are 2 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.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at La motte for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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