Chalet de la Raille par la Plagne
EASY (1.4/10)Circular route from La Chapelle-d'Abondance
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Chalet de la Raille par la Plagne is a 7.4 km circular easy hiking route in Switzerland, starting and finishing at La Chapelle-d'Abondance. The route covers 636m of ascent and 636m of descent, with elevations ranging from 1,022m to 1,617m. Allow approximately 3h 03m for the full route.
The route is divided into 3 segments. The toughest stretch is the 2.8 km from Tête de l'Abray to Mont Chauffé, climbing 450m.
About 59% of the trail is runnable, but the remaining steep sections will push most people into power-hiking mode. The steepest pitches reach 58% gradient.
Budget roughly 1,559 kcal of energy expenditure and 1.8 L of water.
Mid-altitude route up to 1617m. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
📍 La Chapelle-d'Abondance → Tête de l'Abray | 1.3 km | +159m | -1m | 31 min | 1.3 |
⛰️ Tête de l'Abray → Mont Chauffé | 2.8 km | +450m | -52m | 1h 20m | 4.1 |
⛰️ Mont Chauffé → La Chapelle-d'Abondance | 3.3 km | +27m | -583m | 1h 11m | 7.4 |
| Total | 7.4 km | +636m | -636m | 3h 03m | 7.4 |
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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 7.4 km, 636m ascent, max altitude 1617.1m, ~3h duration.
- 👟 Trail running shoes / hiking bootsRequired for any trail
- 📱 Phone (charged) + offline mapNavigation & emergency contact
- 💧 2L hydration packNo water sources on route
- 🍫 Trail mix, bars & sandwichEst. 1559 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 poles43% steep terrain, 636m+ ascent
- 🧊 Microspikes / light cramponsSnow risk in November, December, January
- 🦵 GaitersKeep snow out of boots
Nearby Points of Interest
⛰️ Peaks
- Tête de l'Abray km 1.3 · 725m off trail
📍 Nearby Places
- Le Banfin km 7.4 · 254m off trail
- Les Plans km 7.4 · 295m off trail
- Derrière le Nant km 7.4 · 417m off trail
- Le Devants de la Ville km 5.7 · 710m off trail
- Les Chables km 7.4 · 745m off trail
Route Details
- Network
- Local Trail Network
- Sport
- hiking
- Start
- La Chapelle-d'Abondance
- End
- La Chapelle-d'Abondance
- Start Coordinates
- 46.29547, 6.78841
- OpenStreetMap
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