Malatraix
An out-and-back trail, 1.5 miles each way (3.0 miles round trip) in Vaud, Switzerland.
- 1.5 mi
- round trip
- 3,208 ft
- climb
- 5,719 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Malatraix is an out-and-back trail, 1.5 miles each way (3.0 miles round trip) in Vaud, Switzerland, inside Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut. It runs between about 3,420 ft and 5,720 ft above sea level, with roughly 2,750 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Villeneuve, about 1.7 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Les Dentaux, Pointe à l'Aiguille and Sex du Parc aux Feyes. For camping, Camping Au Grand-Bois and Rive Bleue are within about 6 miles. There are 11 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 Malatraix for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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