Vaud · Hiking

Sentier d'Arpille

A 1.2-mile point-to-point route in Vaud, Switzerland.

Sentier d'ArpillePhoto: Björn S..., CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
1.2 mi
one way
297 ft
climb
6,583 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Sentier d'Arpille is a 1.2-mile point-to-point route in Vaud, Switzerland. It runs between about 6,090 ft and 6,580 ft above sea level, with roughly 300 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Les Diablerets, about 1.8 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cape au Moine, La Chaux and Floriette. Cascade du Dar is within about 3 miles. For camping, Atipic - Récré Active (Tipis) and Camping de la Murée are within about 6 miles. There are 6 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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