Dom, 4545m (Switzerland)

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

12.7 miles (20.5 km) · 10,481 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Dom, 4545m (Switzerland) is a 12.7-mile loop route in Visp, Valais/Wallis, Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera/Svizra, gaining 10,486 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 4.6 miles gaining 7,439 feet at an average 30.7% grade. Only 3% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	12.7 mi (20.5 km)
Elevation gain	10,481 ft (3,195 m)
Average gain	822 ft per mile (156 m per km)
Longest climb	6.5 mi, 10,133 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	61.6%
Runnable	3% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	25.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Mild uphill	2%
Steep uphill	49%
Mild downhill	0%
Steep downhill	48%

Questions about Dom, 4545m (Switzerland)

How much elevation gain does Dom, 4545m (Switzerland) have?

Dom, 4545m (Switzerland) has 10,481 ft (3,195 m) of elevation gain over 12.7 miles (20.5 km). That averages 822 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Dom, 4545m (Switzerland)?

The difficulty score for Dom, 4545m (Switzerland) is 25.8 of 100. That is harder than 95.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 3% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Dom, 4545m (Switzerland)?

The longest climb on Dom, 4545m (Switzerland) runs 6.5 miles (10.4 km) and gains 10,133 ft (3,088 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 61.6%.