Alagna Valsesia, Italy
Top Spots in and near Alagna Valsesia
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Leukerbad, Switzerland
Hike to Lämmeren Cabin and Lake
5 mi / 492.1 ft gainTake the cable way from Leukerbad to Gemmi Pass. Facing away from the mountain station (north), head left (west) and follow the track to "Lämmerenhütte" (Lämmeren Cabin). The track leads through a small tunnel that was once built by the Swiss Army.The tunnel leads to the glacier forefield of the ...Read more -
Leukerbad, Switzerland
Hike up Gemmi Pass
3.02.1 mi / 3074.1 ft gainGemmi Pass is an absolutely stunning place, with its secluded scenery and the amazing views over the Swiss Alps. While people usually choose the easy way and take the cable car up the mountain they miss out on the most rewarding part: The epic trail leading from the village of Leukerbad to Gemmi ...Read more -
Leukerbad, Switzerland
Hike and Climb Daubenhorn
5.01.2 mi / 3280.8 ft gainThere are many Via Ferratas in the European Alps. They provide a unique way to get to some impressive places with minimal equipment and climbing skills. A Via Ferrata is a protected climbing route, made of steel. You secure yourself to cables (using a special attachment on your harness) and climb...Read more -
Martigny, Switzerland
Hike to La Bâtiaz Castle in Martigny
3.6 mi / 675 ft gainStarting in the Martigny town center, the trailhead is easy to find. Follow Rue de la Bâtiaz across La Dranse Rive and after about two blocks you will see signs to Chemin du Château, the "path to the castle."A relatively easy hike, switchbacks wind through vineyards on the mountainside for 1.8 mi...Read more -
Kandersteg, Switzerland
Oeschinensee Panorama Loop, Hohtürli, and Wildi frau
10 mi / 3854 ft gainBrass Tax: Length – Variable by choice Elevation Gain – 3,584 ft Time – 4+ hours – 2 days Stay – 47-84$ / night Difficulty – Difficult Hohtürli in Swiss German means “High Little Door”. This pass sits at an elevation of 2,778 meters (9,114 feet) in the Bernese Oberland. Making it the highest pas...Read more -
Kandersteg, Switzerland
Hike Oeschinensee Lake and Blumlisalp Hut
3.06 mi / 2000 ft gainWords and photos cannot accurately depict the beauty you will find in this area. The breathtaking emerald waters of Oeschinen Lake are the highlight of this incredible hike that requires little effort reach. The surrounding Alps provide and unbeatable backdrop, and in warmer months, multiple wate...Read more -
Kandersteg, Switzerland
Hike over Bunderchrinde Pass in the Bernese Alps
5.010 mi / 4000 ft gainThe hike starts in the town of Kandersteg and ends in the town of Adelboden. If you want to make it an out-and-back, you can hike from Kandersteg to Bunderchrinde Pass then back down.Getting to Kandersteg from any major city by train is easy. From the train station, follow the "yellow" signs to B...Read more -
Rhemes-notre-dame, Italy
Ski Touring Punta Galisia from the Rifugio Benevolo
Park your car as far up the road in the Rhemes Notre Dame valley as the snow will allow. The road turns to trail at Thumel (1,879m) where there is a car park but be prepared to park alongside the road further down the valley at Pelaud (1,811m) or Bruil (1,723m). From here, skin up the valley to t...Read more -
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France
Mountain Bike Chamonix's 'Le Tour' Trails
Getting There From Chamonix, it is very easy to get to Le Tour. You can either drive up the valley, bike up the valley or take a cheap shuttle that runs every 15 minutes up and down from Chamonix to Le Tour, and everywhere in between. I took a shuttle up the valley to Argenterie where I rented a ...Read more -
Les Diablerets, Switzerland
Hike and Climb the Via Ferrata de la Cascade
1.5 mi / 500 ft gainA Via Ferrata is a protected climbing road created in the Alps made of steel. With a climber’s kit, you secure yourself to cables periodically attached to the mountain, and climb up with the help of steel pegs fixed into the mountain. The Via Ferrata de la Cascade, which literally translated mea...Read more