Sentier des Alpages

Parc naturel régional de la Vallée du Trient, Valais/Wallis, Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera/Svizra

9.4 miles (15.1 km) · 5,537 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Sentier des Alpages is a 9.4-mile loop route in Parc naturel régional de la Vallée du Trient, Valais/Wallis, Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera/Svizra, gaining 5,537 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 2.9 miles gaining 3,196 feet at an average 21.2% grade. Only 12% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.4 mi (15.1 km)
Elevation gain	5,537 ft (1,688 m)
Average gain	590 ft per mile (112 m per km)
Longest climb	2.9 mi, 3,188 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	53%
Runnable	12% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	22.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	3%
Mild uphill	4%
Moderate uphill	2%
Steep uphill	45%
Mild downhill	3%
Moderate downhill	2%
Steep downhill	41%

Questions about Sentier des Alpages

How much elevation gain does Sentier des Alpages have?

Sentier des Alpages has 5,537 ft (1,688 m) of elevation gain over 9.4 miles (15.1 km). That averages 590 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Sentier des Alpages?

The difficulty score for Sentier des Alpages is 22.1 of 100. That is harder than 92.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 12% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Sentier des Alpages?

The longest climb on Sentier des Alpages runs 2.9 miles (4.6 km) and gains 3,188 ft (972 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 53%.