skitour: Patrouille des Glaciers

Questions about skitour: Patrouille des Glaciers

How long is skitour: Patrouille des Glaciers?

skitour: Patrouille des Glaciers is 16.6 mi (26.7 km) long. Most people take about 14 hr 10 min. It climbs 6,864 ft (2,092 m) in total, up to a high point of 11,906 ft (3,629 m).

How hard is skitour: Patrouille des Glaciers?

GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.

Where do you park for skitour: Patrouille des Glaciers?

Parking at the far end. 1 more lots along the route.

Are there water and toilets on skitour: Patrouille des Glaciers?

Water at the trailhead only: carry enough. Toilets: Trailhead.

Is skitour: Patrouille des Glaciers shaded?

Mostly exposed (21% under trees).

What can you do on skitour: Patrouille des Glaciers?

Best for Ski touring.

Where can you eat near skitour: Patrouille des Glaciers?

Schmugglerhöhle, 0 mi (0 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Dorsaz Sport, 0.1 mi (0.1 km).

Is this a good week for skitour: Patrouille des Glaciers?

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.