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WHR - Day 5 - from Cabane de Prafleuri to Grand Hotel & Kurhaus in Arolla

Elaine Rizzo
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WHR - Day 5 - from Cabane de Prafleuri to Grand Hotel & Kurhaus in Arolla

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September 2, 2025

WHR - Day 5 - from Cabane de Prafleuri to Grand Hotel & Kurhaus in Arolla

Hard

07:09

17.7km

2.5km/h

690m

1,280m

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Overview

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 12.3 km for 48 m

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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Waypoints

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1

711 m

View of the Glacial Lake in Valais

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2

1.03 km

View of Lac des Dix

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1a Panoramablick - Lac des Dix

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3

3.14 km

Lac des Dix

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This huge lake is surrounded by high, wild mountains. It is accessed by a road that goes up to the dam. From here you'll find plenty of hiking options - …

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4

4.67 km

View of the Grande Dixence Dam

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5

4.99 km

View of the Lake

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6

9.04 km

Site of the First Cabane des Dix (1908–1928)

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Commemorative sign of the former Cabane de Dix ... this is where the glacier originally went, today's hut is almost 500m higher, far above the (meanwhile greatly reduced) glacier

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9.10 km

View

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8

10.1 km

View

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9

11.9 km

View and Crossing of the Pass

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12.2 km

Col de Riedmatten

Mountain Pass

11

12.3 km

Col de Riedmatten

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The Col de Riedmatten (2,918 meters) connects the Val des Dix with Arolla. The path over the pass is relatively steep and exposed on both sides. Keep your eyes open …

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12

16.9 km

Buvette La Chotte de Tsijiore Nouve

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Small self-service to freshen up with a wonderful view.

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13

16.9 km

View of the Arolla Glacier

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Arolla an oasis in the Alps

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14

16.9 km

La Chotte Bar & View of the Val d'Hérens Mountains

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Amazing bar with fresh drinks and organic food etc. Great people running it and an absolutely stunning view and atmosphere. We came there in July21 down with our MTBs from Col de Ridmatten totally exhausted. Great fix we got there.

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15

17.6 km

Grand Hotel Kurhaus

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Impressive building in the forest

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17.7 km

End point

Hotel

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.9 km

5.36 km

463 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.9 km

5.82 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (2,860 m)

Lowest point (2,060 m)

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