Tour des Portes du Soleil
Valais, Switzerland
Out-and-back trail in Valais, Switzerland. Hiking.
- Distance
- 11.6 mi (18.7 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 3,612 ft (1,101 m)
- Est. Time
- 5 hr 35 min
- High point
- 5,997 ft (1,828 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Peak: Tête de l'Avalanche 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Sevan 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Tour des Portes du Soleil
How long is Tour des Portes du Soleil?
Tour des Portes du Soleil is 11.6 mi (18.7 km) long. Most people take about 5 hr 35 min. It climbs 3,612 ft (1,101 m) in total, up to a high point of 5,997 ft (1,828 m).
How hard is Tour des Portes du Soleil?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Tour des Portes du Soleil?
1 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Tour des Portes du Soleil?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Tour des Portes du Soleil shaded?
Mostly exposed (16% under trees).
What can you do on Tour des Portes du Soleil?
Best for Hiking.
Is this a good week for Tour des Portes du Soleil?
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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- Chalet de la Raille par la Plagne Haute-Savoie · Hard · 3.4 mi (5.5 km)
- Les Cornettes de Bise depuis le refuge de Bise Haute-Savoie · Hard · 5.8 mi (9.3 km)
- Le balcon de La Chapelle Haute-Savoie · Easy · 2.5 mi (4 km)
- Col Vert Haute-Savoie · Easy · 0.9 mi (1.5 km)
- Tour du Mont Chauffé Haute-Savoie · Expert · 7.6 mi (12.2 km)
- Accès Via Ferrata Haute-Savoie · Easy · 0.8 mi (1.3 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap