De Bise à Ubine
MODERATE (1.8/10)Circular route from Les Penots
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De Bise à Ubine is a 10.4 km circular moderate hiking route in Switzerland, starting and finishing at Les Penots. The route covers 730m of ascent and 730m of descent, with elevations ranging from 1,342m to 1,839m. Allow approximately 3h 54m for the full route.
The route is divided into 8 segments. The toughest stretch is the 2.2 km from Mont de Chillon to Pointe des Troisjeans, climbing 359m (allow 1h 03m for this section). In contrast, the 1.5 km from Sur les Saix to Les Penots is much gentler.
About 69% of the trail is runnable, but the remaining steep sections will push most people into power-hiking mode. Some pitches hit 60% gradient, so trekking poles are strongly recommended.
Budget roughly 2,038 kcal of energy expenditure and 2.3 L of water.
Mid-altitude route up to 1840m. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
📍 Les Penots → Mont de Chillon | 0.9 km | +78m | -0m | 18 min | 0.9 |
⛰️ Mont de Chillon → Pointe des Troisjeans | 2.2 km | +359m | -18m | 1h 03m | 3.1 |
⛰️ Pointe des Troisjeans → Pointe de la Bosse | 0.7 km | +86m | -26m | 18 min | 3.8 |
⛰️ Pointe de la Bosse → Dent du Chat | 0.6 km | +6m | -103m | 13 min | 4.4 |
⛰️ Dent du Chat → Pointe de Lachau | 1.1 km | +41m | -120m | 22 min | 5.5 |
⛰️ Pointe de Lachau → Mont Chauffé | 0.7 km | +78m | -20m | 17 min | 6.2 |
⛰️ Mont Chauffé → Sur les Saix | 2.7 km | +83m | -249m | 52 min | 8.9 |
⛰️ Sur les Saix → Les Penots | 1.5 km | +0m | -195m | 27 min | 10.4 |
| Total | 10.4 km | +730m | -730m | 3h 54m | 10.4 |
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Terrain Analysis
Surface & Technicality
🧗 Challenging terrain with significant elevation changes. Expect to walk the climbs.
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 10.4 km, 730m ascent, max altitude 1839.8m, ~4h 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. 2038 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 poles35% steep terrain, 730m+ ascent
- 🧊 Microspikes / light cramponsSnow risk in November, December, January
- 🦵 GaitersKeep snow out of boots
Nearby Points of Interest
⛰️ Peaks
- Rocher de la Bouaz km 0.1 · 797m off trail
- Mont de Chillon km 0.9 · 1.1 km off trail
- Pointe de Lachau km 5.5 · 1.3 km off trail
- Sur Sémy 1.4 km off trail
- Sur les Saix km 8.9 · 1.5 km off trail
📍 Nearby Places
- Les Maupas km 8.6 · 1.1 km off trail
- Séchenay km 7.4 · 1.3 km off trail
- Sur les Saix km 8.9 · 1.3 km off trail
Route Details
- Network
- Local Trail Network
- Sport
- hiking
- Start
- Les Penots
- End
- Les Penots
- Start Coordinates
- 46.32272, 6.74201
- OpenStreetMap
- View on OSM →
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