Vaud · Hiking

Sentier de Crêt-d'y-Bau

0.7 mi
round trip: 1,014 ft
climb: 5,087 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Sentier de Crêt-d'y-Bau is an out-and-back trail, 0.7 miles each way (1.3 miles round trip) in Vaud, Switzerland, inside Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut. It runs between about 4,220 ft and 5,090 ft above sea level, with roughly 80 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Caux, about 1.3 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Le Merdasson, Tête du Paccot and Rochers de Naye. Gorge de Chauderon is within about 3 miles. For camping, Rive Bleue is within about 6 miles. There are 24 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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Le Merdasson

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Gorge de Chauderon

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Sentier de Crêt-d'y-Bau for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.