Grande Dixence to Arolla

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15.1 km
675 m
03h01
Hard

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This hike is the second stage of Tour du Val d'Hérens. The Col de Riedmatten (2900m) is a legendary passage, part of the route of the famous ski-mountaineering race "La Patrouille des Glaciers". Follow the six-kilometre-long Lac des Dix while approaching the magnificent summits that have been visible all day: Mont Blanc de Cheillon 3869 m, Le Pleureur 3703 m, Mont Collon 3637 m. Word of caution: the Col de Riedmatten section is narrow and very steep and the ladders of Pas de Chèvre are very exposed, but is no problem for experienced hikers.

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Difficulty level: Hard (83/100)

Length: 15.1 km

Duration: 03h01


Total ascent: 675 m

Maximal slope: 15.9 %

Net ascent: -342 m

Total descent: 1,017 m

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Paved roads: 522 m (3 %)

Cobblestones: 0 m (0 %)

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Car free roads: 14.6 km (97 %)

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        Closest address to start: Hérémence, Switzerland
        Closest address to end: Route de l'Evêque, Evolène, Switzerland

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        1. Diga della Dixence

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        2. Alpenmarmot

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        3. Grand Hôtel & Kurhaus

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          Surrounded by a forest at 2,100 metres above sea level, the Grand Hotel offers panoramic views …
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        4. Hotel du Pigne

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          Located in central Arolla, Hotel du Pigne is only 300 metres away from the Les Fontanesse ski …
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