Grimentz - Hotel Weisshorn

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This eleventh stage takes place in the mid-mountains. The Hotel Weisshorn, perched at an altitude of nearly 2,400 metres, is visible from Grimentz. The path descends towards Navisence and then passes through the village of Ayer. Follow the Chemin des Cols Alpins to reach the Hotel Weisshorn. From its terrace, it offers a superb view of the summit that bears its name.

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

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 11.48 km
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    Average duration: 6h 35 
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    Difficulty: Difficult
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    Back to start: No
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    Ascent: + 1,154 m
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    Descent: - 404 m
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    Highest point: 2,426 m
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    Lowest point: 1,389 m
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Hotel Weisshorn
Hotel Weisshorn
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Grimentz

Description of the walk

The starting point for this stage is the Hôtel Alpina in Grimentz

No specific markings (yellow markings)

(S) From the Hotel Alpina, heading north, cross the village to the small mill on the Marais torrent.

(1) Turn right at the first intersection. Head east to join the Tronc Sec road. Descend to the Gougra torrent. Cross this stream and join the Morasses road. Follow this road to a crossroads.

(2) Turn left to join the Alpine Passes Trail No. 6.

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

(3) Turn right and follow the Alpenpässe Weg to the Navisence river.

(4) Cross the Navisence and reach the village of Ayer.

(5) Cross the Route de Zinal and continue to the village centre.

(6) Head east and follow the signs for Chemin N°6. After a fairly steep climb through the forest, you will arrive at a place called "Le Chapec".

(7) Turn right and stay on Path No. 6, continuing through the woods and then into open country until you reach the barns at Chiesso.

(8) At Chiesso, turn right and continue climbing until you reach a crossroads (2,400 m).

(9) Turn left and walk along a pleasant, almost flat balcony path to the Hotel Weisshorn, your accommodation for the night (E).

Waypoints

  1. S : km 0 - alt. 1,593 m - Hôtel Alpina - Grimentz
  2. 1 : km 0.17 - alt. 1,578 m - Mill on Torrent du Marais
  3. 2 : km 2.26 - alt. 1,514 m - Route des Morasses on the left
  4. 3 : km 2.31 - alt. 1,508 m - Trail No. 6 Alpenpässe Weg
  5. 4 : km 3.41 - alt. 1,391 m - La Navisence
  6. 5 : km 3.84 - alt. 1,439 m - Ayer
  7. 6 : km 4.02 - alt. 1,480 m - Ayer centere Village
  8. 7 : km 5.56 - alt. 1,917 m - Le Chapec
  9. 8 : km 6.99 - alt. 2,200 m - Le Chiesso
  10. 9 : km 8.19 - alt. 2,396 m - Crossroads
  11. E : km 11.48 - alt. 2,339 m - Hôtel Weisshorn - Saint Luc

Notes

Worth a visit

  • Grimentz
  • Ayer
  • Mission
  • Saint Luc
  • Weisshorn Hotel
  • The Weisshorn
  • The Bec de Nava

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