Boucle des Mattes
MODERATE (1.8/10)Circular route from Très les Pierres
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Boucle des Mattes is a 9.6 km circular moderate hiking route in Switzerland, starting and finishing at Très les Pierres. The route covers 870m of ascent and 870m of descent, with elevations ranging from 1,192m to 1,912m. Allow approximately 4h 05m for the full route.
The route is divided into 4 segments. The toughest stretch is the 3.5 km from Très les Pierres to Mont de Grange, climbing 730m.
About 60% of the trail is runnable, but the remaining steep sections will push most people into power-hiking mode. The steepest pitches reach 50% gradient.
Budget roughly 2,219 kcal of energy expenditure and 2.5 L of water.
Mid-altitude route up to 1913m. Accessible May–October.
Elevation Profile
Route Map
Trail Splits
Waypoint-to-waypoint breakdown with estimated hiking times (Naismith's Rule).
| Segment | Dist | ↑ Ascent | ↓ Descent | Time | Cum. km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
📍 Très les Pierres → Mont de Grange | 3.5 km | +730m | -37m | 1h 56m | 3.5 |
⛰️ Mont de Grange → Tête de la Torrens | 1.1 km | +36m | -148m | 24 min | 4.6 |
⛰️ Tête de la Torrens → Le Rocher Blanc | 0.7 km | +17m | -50m | 12 min | 5.3 |
⛰️ Le Rocher Blanc → Très les Pierres | 4.3 km | +87m | -635m | 1h 32m | 9.6 |
| Total | 9.6 km | +870m | -870m | 4h 05m | 9.6 |
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Terrain Analysis
Surface & Technicality
⛰️ Highly technical route. Power-hiking the steep sections is expected.
Sun Exposure
🌤️ Mixed shade and exposure. Sections above 2000m are fully exposed. Lower sections offer some tree cover. Sun protection still recommended.
Current Conditions
Conditions for June
✅ Snow unlikely at this elevation in June. Trail conditions expected to be clear.
Snow Conditions
Suggested Gear List
Auto-generated based on 9.6 km, 870m ascent, max altitude 1912.8m, ~4h duration.
- 👟 Trail running shoes / hiking bootsRequired for any trail
- 📱 Phone (charged) + offline mapNavigation & emergency contact
- 💧 3L hydration vestNo water sources on route
- 🍫 Trail mix, bars & sandwichEst. 2219 kcal burn
- 🧴 Sunscreen SPF 50+UV intensifies above 1500m
- 🧢 Sun hat / capExposed alpine terrain
- 🕶️ Sunglasses (cat 3+)Snow & rock glare at altitude
- 🧥 Light rain jacketWeather changes fast in the mountains
- 🩹 Mini first aid kitBlister plasters, tape, antiseptic
- 🥢 Trekking poles57% steep terrain, 870m+ ascent
- 🧊 Microspikes / light cramponsSnow risk in November, December, January
- 🦵 GaitersKeep snow out of boots
Nearby Points of Interest
⛰️ Peaks
- Tête de la Torrens km 4.6 · 1.3 km off trail
- Pointe des Mattes km 4.2 · 921m off trail
- Mont de Grange km 3.5 · 1.2 km off trail
📍 Nearby Places
- Sur le Crac km 1.1 · 972m off trail
- La Corne 1.1 km off trail
- L'Aity d'en Bas km 8.8 · 1.1 km off trail
- L'Aity d'en Haut 1.3 km off trail
- L'Envers km 1 · 1.5 km off trail
Route Details
- Network
- Local Trail Network
- Sport
- hiking
- Start
- Très les Pierres
- End
- Très les Pierres
- Start Coordinates
- 46.25067, 6.80870
- OpenStreetMap
- View on OSM →
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