Vaud · Hiking

Sentier des Vaux-de-Sonzier

0.4 mi
round trip: 177 ft
climb: 2,041 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Sentier des Vaux-de-Sonzier is an out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.7 miles round trip) in Vaud, Switzerland, inside Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut. It runs between about 1,910 ft and 2,040 ft above sea level, with roughly 150 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. It is on the edge of Glion. Peaks within about 3 miles include Le Cubly, Tête du Paccot and Les Dentaux. Gorge de Chauderon is within about 3 miles. For camping, Rive Bleue and Camping Les Carettes are within about 6 miles. There are 22 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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Crête des Coursis

~5 min drive

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Le Cubly

~2 min drive

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Gorge de Chauderon

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Villeneuve Plage (Riviera)

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Sentier du Col-de-Jaman

~4 min drive

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Cabane de Jaman

~5 min drive

Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Sentier des Vaux-de-Sonzier for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.