Via Alpina
Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut, Vaud, Switzerland
Out-and-back trail in Parc naturel régional Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut, Vaud, Switzerland. Hiking.
- Distance
- 16.9 mi (27.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 5,446 ft (1,660 m)
- Est. Time
- 8 hr 10 min
- High point
- 6,421 ft (1,957 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Shelter 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from start
- Visitor center: Montreux Tourisme 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from start
- Shelter 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from start
- Shelter 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from start
- Shelter 2.5 mi (4 km) from start
- Viewpoint 6.8 mi (11 km) from start
- Picnic area 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from start
- Hut: La Chotte 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from start
- Picnic area 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from start
- Viewpoint 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from start
- Peak: Les Dentaux 14.9 mi (23.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint 15.9 mi (25.6 km) from start
- Hut: Chalet de Sautodoz 15.9 mi (25.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Sautodoz 15.9 mi (25.7 km) from start
- Peak: Rochers de Naye 16.6 mi (26.7 km) from start
- Attraction: Paradis des Marmottes 16.8 mi (27 km) from start
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Questions about Via Alpina
How long is Via Alpina?
Via Alpina is 16.9 mi (27.1 km) long. Most people take about 8 hr 10 min. It climbs 5,446 ft (1,660 m) in total, up to a high point of 6,421 ft (1,957 m).
How hard is Via Alpina?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Via Alpina?
Parking at the start, Fee. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Via Alpina?
Drinking water on the way at 6.8 mi (10.9 km), 12.6 mi (20.2 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 0.2 mi (0.3 km), 1.1 mi (1.7 km), 1.3 mi (2 km).
Is Via Alpina shaded?
Partly shaded (65% under trees).
What can you do on Via Alpina?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Via Alpina?
1820, 0 mi (0 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Migrolino, 0.1 mi (0.1 km). 2 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Via Alpina?
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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