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From Zinal to Cabane d'Arpitettaz — demanding loop

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Hiking trails & Routes
Switzerland
Valais
Sierre
Siders
Anniviers

From Zinal to Cabane d'Arpitettaz — demanding loop

Hard

5.0

(3)

58

hikers

From Zinal to Cabane d'Arpitettaz — demanding loop

10:02

20.4km

1,500m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 14, 2024

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 1.71 km for 1.41 km

After 3.22 km for 1.18 km

After 4.56 km for 198 m

After 5.26 km for 1.44 km

After 6.91 km for 4.76 km

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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4.66 km

View of Zinal

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Follow the path towards Cabane du Tracuit but head east towards Torrent du Barmé. Superb meadow to stop, have a snack and cool off in the stream.

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6.37 km

View of Cabane de Tracuit

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View towards the peaks and the cabin. The hike to this location is one way, there are no loops. If you decide to go there, allow at least 3 hours …

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3

11.5 km

Arpitettaz Hut

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A pretty cabin located at an altitude of over 2700m at the foot of the Weisshorn. The cabin is right in front of the glacier, so you can observe it …

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4

14.9 km

Lac d'Arpitettaz

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Lake Arpitettaz is a small mountain lake on the road to Cabane d’Arpitettaz. If you don't want to go to the Cabin, you can also make a loop to return …

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5

16.4 km

Bridge Over the Navisence

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The La Navisence river is fed by the waters of the Zinal glacier. This also gives it its greenish color, because the water from the glacier also causes larger quantities …

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20.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.67 km

6.10 km

4.29 km

1.38 km

Surfaces

15.0 km

3.17 km

1.90 km

347 m

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