From Zinal to Cabane d'Arpitettaz — demanding loop

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From Zinal to Cabane d'Arpitettaz — demanding loop

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From Zinal to Cabane d'Arpitettaz — demanding loop

10:02

20.4km

1,500m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 14, 2024

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

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Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

4.66 km

View of Zinal

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Follow the path towards Cabane du Tracuit but head east towards Torrent du Barmé. Superb meadow to stop, have a snack and cool off in the stream.

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6.37 km

View of Cabane de Tracuit

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View towards the peaks and the cabin. The hike to this location is one way, there are no loops. If you decide to go there, allow at least 3 hours …

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11.5 km

Arpitettaz Hut

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A pretty cabin located at an altitude of over 2700m at the foot of the Weisshorn. The cabin is right in front of the glacier, so you can observe it …

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14.9 km

Lac d'Arpitettaz

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Lake Arpitettaz is a small mountain lake on the road to Cabane d’Arpitettaz. If you don't want to go to the Cabin, you can also make a loop to return …

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16.4 km

Bridge Over the Navisence

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The La Navisence river is fed by the waters of the Zinal glacier. This also gives it its greenish color, because the water from the glacier also causes larger quantities …

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20.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

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1.38 km

Surfaces