skitour: Mont Vélan
Valais, Switzerland
Out-and-back trail in Valais, Switzerland. Ski touring.
- Distance
- 8.7 mi (14.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 4,531 ft (1,381 m)
- Est. Time
- 8 hr 10 min
- High point
- 10,413 ft (3,174 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Out & back
Along the way
- Hut: Cabane du Vélan 8.7 mi (14.1 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about skitour: Mont Vélan
How long is skitour: Mont Vélan?
skitour: Mont Vélan is 8.7 mi (14.1 km) long. Most people take about 8 hr 10 min. It climbs 4,531 ft (1,381 m) in total, up to a high point of 10,413 ft (3,174 m).
How hard is skitour: Mont Vélan?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for skitour: Mont Vélan?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on skitour: Mont Vélan?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is skitour: Mont Vélan shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on skitour: Mont Vélan?
Best for Ski touring.
Is this a good week for skitour: Mont Vélan?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Arrete de la Gouille Valais · Easy · 0.9 mi (1.5 km)
- Plateau du couloir uphill variation Valais · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.7 km)
- Sentiero Sergio Queirolo Aosta · Moderate · 3.9 mi (6.2 km)
- Rifugio Amiante - Tete Blanche Valais · Moderate · 1.9 mi (3.1 km)
- Bourg-Saint-Pierre > Tsalevey Valais · Hard · 3.4 mi (5.4 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap