Via Alpina
A 4.8-mile point-to-point route in Vaud, Switzerland.
- 4.8 mi
- one way
- 1,445 ft
- climb
- 3,746 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Via Alpina is a 4.8-mile point-to-point route in Vaud, Switzerland, inside Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut. It runs between about 2,990 ft and 3,750 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,440 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. It is on the edge of Château-d'Oex. Peaks within about 3 miles include Le Guenéflin, Le Sex Rouge 1484m and Rocher du Midi. Cascade du Ramaclé is within about 3 miles. For camping, Le Berceau and Le Cuizon are within about 6 miles. There are 3 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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