Cabane de Prafleuri - Cabane des Dix

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This seventh stage takes place in high mountains and, depending on the season, may involve crossing snowfields.
From the Prafleuri hut, head towards the Col des Roux, then descend to Lac des Dix. Walk along the lake to the south-eastern end, where you will find signs for the Cabane des Dix. The path follows the glacier moraine and then goes around Tête Noire to reach the Cabane des Dix. Views of Mont Blanc de Cheilon, La Ruinette and Pigne d'Arolla.

This walk is part of a multi-day hike: Chamonix - Zermatt

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 6.98 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 5h 35 
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    Difficulty: Difficult
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    Back to start: No
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    Ascent: + 2,710 ft
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    Descent: - 1,870 ft
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    Highest point: 9,688 ft
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    Lowest point: 7,726 ft
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Cabane des Dix
Cabane des Dix
Lac des Dix

Description of the walk

The starting point for this stage is at the Cabane de Prafleuri

Markings: Alpenpässe Weg green stickers No. 6 - Chamonix Zermatt - (White-Red-White markings)

(S) From the Prafleuri hut, head south and, to warm up, start by climbing the Col des Roux

(1) Enjoy the view of Lac des Dix and descend towards the Ecoulaies mountain pasture (hut).

(2) Head east and join the path around Lac des Dix.

(3) Turn right and walk along Lac des Dix to its southern end.

(4) Leave the Pas du Cha trail on your right and continue along the lake until you reach an intersection.

(5) Still on path no. 6, turn right. A sign indicates the Cabane des Dix and the Col de Riedmatten. Follow this direction until you reach the intersection separating the two destinations.

(6) Take the path on the right, which leads to Cabane des Dix, your accommodation for the night (E).

Waypoints

  1. S : mi 0 - alt. 8,698 ft - Cabane de Prafleuri
  2. 1 : mi 0.43 - alt. 9,213 ft - Col des Roux
  3. 2 : mi 1.19 - alt. 8,419 ft - Cabane des Ecoulaies
  4. 3 : mi 1.75 - alt. 7,867 ft - Lac des Dix trail
  5. 4 : mi 4.38 - alt. 7,841 ft - Stay on the path along the lake
  6. 5 : mi 4.81 - alt. 7,766 ft - Direction Cabane des Dix
  7. 6 : mi 5.61 - alt. 8,652 ft - Cabane des Dix fork
  8. E : mi 6.99 - alt. 9,544 ft - Cabane des Dix

Notes

Worth a visit

  • Cabane de Prafleuri
  • Col des Roux
  • Lac des Dix
  • Dixence Dam
  • Cabane de Dix
  • La Tête Noire
  • Mont Blanc de Cheilon and its glacier
  • Pigne d'Arolla
  • Le Pleureur

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