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Lucy
January 20, 2024
Hiking
It is notoriously one of the main geologically unstable regions of Switzerland. The Illgraben massif is made up of dolomite, limestone and quartzite. Several times a year, mudslides from the Illgraben make the Rhône murky until it reaches Lake Geneva, located 90 kilometers downstream.
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Best routes near Illgraben Gorge
5.0
(1)
3
hikers
19.8km
08:18
1,690m
1,680m
Hike the difficult 12.3-mile Niouc to Chandolin circuit in Val d'Anniviers, featuring 5540 feet of gain and stunning Rhône Valley views.
Hard
4.8
(25)
130
hikers
8.60km
02:49
370m
370m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Moderate
4.8
(16)
92
hikers
6.67km
02:04
240m
240m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Moderate
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Elevation 2,090 m
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