Highlight • Mountain Hut
Shelter at Col de l'Étang
Mountain biking
5.0
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Hiking
4.8
(25)
Gravel riding
5.0
(1)
Mountaineering
5.0
(1)
This Highlight is in a protected area
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July 24, 2024
Hiking
The closest spring is the Source de la Thur, about 700m away.
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August 4, 2026
Hiking
It is also at this spot that the ridge line splits in two. The better-known one continues its route towards the Grand Ballon, while the second one pursues its path towards the Thanner Hubel.
It was the Thur glacier that shaped this landscape 20,000 years ago.
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Nearby routes
Best routes near Shelter at Col de l'Étang
3.6
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43
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39.4km
03:45
1,200m
1,200m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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20
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34.5km
02:37
710m
710m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
3.0
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17
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28.2km
02:58
820m
820m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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Elevation 1,020 m
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