Le sentier des bouquetins

MODERATE (1.7/10)

Circular route from Les Etagnes

Distance

8.3 km

Ascent

+897 m

Descent

-874 m

Est. Time

3h 54m

Altitude

2,317–2,804.3 m

Type

circular

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Le sentier des bouquetins is a 8.3 km circular moderate hiking route in Switzerland, starting and finishing at Les Etagnes. The route covers 897m of ascent and 874m of descent, with elevations ranging from 2,317m to 2,804m. Allow approximately 3h 54m for the full route.

The route is divided into 2 segments. The toughest stretch is the 5.9 km from Les Etagnes to Mont de la Blana, climbing 700m.

About 53% of the trail is runnable, but the remaining steep sections will push most people into power-hiking mode. The steepest pitches reach 60% gradient.

Budget roughly 2,136 kcal of energy expenditure and 2.3 L of water.

High-alpine route reaching 2804m. Typically accessible July–September.

Elevation Profile

Very Steep (>25%) Flat (<5%) Moderate (10–15%) Steep (15–25%) Easy (5–10%)

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Trail Splits

Waypoint-to-waypoint breakdown with estimated hiking times (Naismith's Rule).

Segment	Dist	↑ Ascent	↓ Descent	Time	Cum. km
📍 Les Etagnes → Mont de la Blana	5.9 km	+700m	-498m	2h 45m	5.9
⛰️ Mont de la Blana → Les Etagnes	2.6 km	+197m	-376m	1h 09m	8.5
Total	8.3 km	+897m	-874m	3h 54m	8.3

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Est. Finish Time

2h 26m

Calories

1,814 kcal

Water Needed

2 L

Effort Distance

21.6 km

flat-equivalent

🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (110g total) 🧂 Electrolytes: ~1221mg sodium/hr

Terrain Analysis

Runnability

53%

Mixed

% of route below 15% gradient

Climb Ratio

108 m/km

Very steep profile

↑ 897m ↓ 874m

High Point

2,804.3 m

High alpine zone

Low point: 2,317m — Range: 487.3m

Surface & Technicality

Terrain Difficulty Breakdown

Runnable Flat (12%) Easy Grade (17%) Moderate Climb (20%) Steep (36%) Very Steep / Technical (15%)

⛰️ Highly technical route. Power-hiking the steep sections is expected.

Sun Exposure

☀️ High Exposure 100% exposed · 0% shaded

Route shade profile

Above treeline (100%)

South-facing: 22% of route — mostly north-facing, less direct sun

☀️ High sun exposure. 100% of the route is above the treeline (2000m) with minimal shade. In summer, start before 7am to avoid peak UV. Carry sunscreen, a hat, and extra water.