Dent Blanche, South Ridge

Hérens, Valais/Wallis, Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera/Svizra

14.1 miles (22.7 km) · 8,338 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Dent Blanche, South Ridge is a 14.1-mile loop route in Hérens, Valais/Wallis, Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera/Svizra, gaining 8,344 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 2 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 7.1 miles gaining 8,274 feet at an average 22.0% grade. Only 19% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	14.1 mi (22.7 km)
Elevation gain	8,338 ft (2,541 m)
Average gain	592 ft per mile (112 m per km)
Longest climb	7.1 mi, 8,253 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	74.4%
Runnable	20% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	23.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	2%
Mild uphill	7%
Moderate uphill	6%
Steep uphill	37%
Mild downhill	3%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	37%

Questions about Dent Blanche, South Ridge

How much elevation gain does Dent Blanche, South Ridge have?

Dent Blanche, South Ridge has 8,338 ft (2,541 m) of elevation gain over 14.1 miles (22.7 km). That averages 592 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Dent Blanche, South Ridge?

The difficulty score for Dent Blanche, South Ridge is 23.4 of 100. That is harder than 93.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 20% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Dent Blanche, South Ridge?

The longest climb on Dent Blanche, South Ridge runs 7.1 miles (11.4 km) and gains 8,253 ft (2,516 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 74.4%.