Circuit 3 Marly - Villars-sur-Marly - Pierrafortscha
EASY (1.1/10)Circular route from Marly
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Circuit 3 Marly - Villars-sur-Marly - Pierrafortscha is a 8.6 km circular easy hiking route in Switzerland, starting and finishing at Marly. The route covers 202m of ascent and 202m of descent, with elevations ranging from 627m to 771m. Allow approximately 2h 19m for the full route.
The route is divided into 3 segments. The toughest stretch is the 2.6 km from Marly to Chantemerle, climbing 101m.
With 97% of the route below 15% gradient, strong trail runners can maintain a good rhythm for much of the distance.
Budget roughly 1,042 kcal of energy expenditure and 1.4 L of water.
Low-altitude route (max 772m). Hikeable most of the year.
Elevation Profile
Route Map
Trail Splits
Waypoint-to-waypoint breakdown with estimated hiking times (Naismith's Rule).
| Segment | Dist | β Ascent | β Descent | Time | Cum. km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
π Marly β Chantemerle | 2.6 km | +101m | -30m | 42 min | 2.6 |
β°οΈ Chantemerle β Morvin | 2.5 km | +72m | -21m | 38 min | 5.1 |
β°οΈ Morvin β Marly | 4.0 km | +29m | -151m | 58 min | 9.1 |
| Total | 8.6 km | +202m | -202m | 2h 19m | 8.6 |
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Terrain Analysis
Surface & Technicality
π Mostly runnable with gentle terrain. Great for fast trail running.
Sun Exposure
π² Mostly shaded route. Good tree cover at lower elevations. Less sun exposure risk, but still carry sun protection for any exposed ridge sections.
Current Conditions
Conditions for July
β Snow unlikely at this elevation in July. Trail conditions expected to be clear.
Snow Conditions
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Suggested Gear List
Auto-generated based on 8.6 km, 202m ascent, max altitude 771.8m, ~2h duration.
- π Trail running shoes / hiking bootsRequired for any trail
- π± Phone (charged) + offline mapNavigation & emergency contact
- π§ 1L water bottleNo water sources on route
- π« Energy bars & gelsEst. 1042 kcal burn
- 𧴠SunscreenBasic sun protection
- π©Ή Mini first aid kitBlister plasters, tape, antiseptic
- π§ Microspikes / light cramponsSnow risk in December, January, February
- 𦡠GaitersKeep snow out of boots
Nearby Points of Interest
β°οΈ Peaks
- Chantemerle km 2.6 Β· 1.3 km off trail
π Nearby Places
- Aux Rittes km 0.6 Β· 1.0 km off trail
- La Crausa km 0.1 Β· 1.2 km off trail
- PrΓ© des Falaises km 0.6 Β· 1.3 km off trail
- Bois des Rittes km 0.6 Β· 1.5 km off trail
Route Details
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- hiking
- Start
- Marly
- End
- Marly
- Start Coordinates
- 46.77677, 7.16532
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