Chalet de la Raille par la Plagne
EASY (1.4/10)Circular route from La Chapelle-d'Abondance
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Start
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La Chapelle-d'Abondance
Start
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7.4 km remaining
+636 m remaining
Climb
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589 m climb
3.6 km at 16.4% average
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La Chapelle-d'Abondance
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Chez les Thoules
Hamlet
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1.3 km
Tête de l'Abray
Peak
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+478 m remaining
Descent
3.6 km
589 m descent
3.8 km at 15.6% average
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Finish
7.4 km
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.
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
Gradient describes steepness, not exposure, scrambling, footing or current conditions. Technical difficulty is unknown where no mapped rating is available.
Tree cover and UV
🌤️ Mixed. Sections above the treeline are open to the sky; lower sections have some canopy. Carry sun protection for the open parts.
Canopy is inferred from elevation against a 2000 m Alpine treeline and from gradient below it, not from observed tree data — treat it as an estimate. It is a different question from the terrain shade above, which is about whether a mountain is between you and the sun at a given time.
Current Conditions
Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Chalet de la Raille par la Plagne is usually best from May to October. Snow is likely at the high point (1618 m) in January to March.
Weather this week
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Weather by month
Typical weather on this trail: at the lowest point (1,022 m) and the highest point (1,618 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.
| Month | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Poor | Poor | Poor | Mixed | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Mixed | Poor |
| High point, day / night | 1°/-6° | 1°/-7° | 4°/-4° | 8°/-1° | 12°/4° | 16°/7° | 18°/8° | 18°/9° | 14°/6° | 10°/3° | 4°/-2° | 2°/-5° |
| Low point, day / night | 5°/-3° | 5°/-4° | 8°/-1° | 12°/2° | 16°/7° | 20°/10° | 22°/11° | 22°/12° | 18°/9° | 14°/6° | 8°/1° | 6°/-2° |
| Rain, mm | 141 | 126 | 112 | 109 | 132 | 118 | 115 | 111 | 106 | 121 | 138 | 168 |
| Snow at high point | Likely | Likely | Likely | Possible | – | – | – | – | – | – | Possible | Possible |
| Daylight | 8 h 59 | 10 h 19 | 11 h 49 | 13 h 30 | 14 h 57 | 15 h 46 | 15 h 28 | 14 h 14 | 12 h 38 | 11 h | 9 h 29 | 8 h 38 |
Source: TerraClimate 1991–2020 monthly averages. Averages for the area at each point’s elevation (4 km grid, corrected for height). Not a forecast or a report of current trail conditions. These values describe the whole trail's lowest and highest points. Snow at the high point is estimated with a simple snowpack model from these temperatures and precipitation, not observed; steep islands and high summits can hold more snow than it shows. Daylight is for the 15th of each month. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them for your dates.
Averages cannot establish current trail conditions. Check recent local reports, the forecast and restrictions before departure. Snow and ice can persist on shaded sections or arrive outside the usual season.
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Safety & Bailouts
We do not have a verified emergency exit plan for this route. A nearby settlement, hut or route endpoint is not necessarily reachable or open. Do not leave the trail based on a straight-line distance or compass direction.
Review possible exits against current local information before your trip. In an emergency, contact local rescue services; this page is not live rescue guidance.
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 packWater source information is incomplete; plan supplies before departure
- 🍫 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 Jan, Feb, Mar
- 🦵 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
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- Start
- La Chapelle-d'Abondance
- End
- La Chapelle-d'Abondance
- Start Coordinates
- 46.29547, 6.78841
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