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

2,400m2,500m2,600m2,700m2,800m02 km4 km6 km8 km2,804m2,330m
Flat (<5%) Gentle (5–10%) Moderate (10–15%) Steep (15–25%) Very steep (>25%)

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Trail Splits

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

SegmentDist↑ Ascent↓ DescentTimeCum. km
📍
Les Etagnes → Mont de la Blana
5.9 km+700m-498m2h 45m5.9
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Mont de la Blana → Les Etagnes
2.6 km+197m-376m1h 09m8.5
Total8.3 km+897m-874m3h 54m8.3

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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.

Current Conditions

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Conditions for July

✅ In season — good conditions expected
Snow Risk
0%
Unlikely
Mud Risk
10%
Low
Ice Risk
0%
Unlikely

✅ Snow unlikely at this elevation in July. Trail conditions expected to be clear.

Best months: July, August, September

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Suggested Gear List

Auto-generated based on 8.3 km, 897m ascent, max altitude 2804.3m, ~4h duration.

Essential 8 items
  • 👟
    Trail running shoes / hiking boots
    Required for any trail
  • 📱
    Phone (charged) + offline map
    Navigation & emergency contact
  • 💧
    2L hydration pack
    No water sources on route
  • 🍫
    Trail mix, bars & sandwich
    Est. 2136 kcal burn
  • 🧴
    Sunscreen SPF 50+
    UV intensifies above 2000m
  • 🧢
    Sun hat / cap
    Exposed alpine terrain
  • 🧥
    Windbreaker / shell jacket
    Summit at 2804.3m — wind chill
  • 🆘
    Emergency space blanket
    Critical if injured at altitude
Recommended 6 items
  • 🕶️
    Sunglasses (cat 3+)
    Snow & rock glare at altitude
  • 🧤
    Warm mid-layer (fleece)
    Temps drop ~6°C per 1000m
  • 🔦
    Headlamp
    4h route — plan for delays
  • 🩹
    Mini first aid kit
    Blister plasters, tape, antiseptic
  • 🥢
    Trekking poles
    51% steep terrain, 897m+ ascent
  • 🧊
    Microspikes / light crampons
    Snow risk in October, November, December
Nice to have 1 items
  • 🦵
    Gaiters
    Keep snow out of boots

Nearby Points of Interest

⛰️ Peaks

  • Mont de la Blana km 5.9 · 1.0 km off trail
  • Pointe d'Allèves km 6.4 · 1.7 km off trail
  • Pointe des Autans km 6.4 · 2.1 km off trail
  • Pointe de Vouasson 2.2 km off trail
  • Le Miroir km 5.4 · 2.6 km off trail

📍 Nearby Places

  • Noveli km 7.4 · 3.4 km off trail

Route Details

Network
Local Trail Network
Sport
hiking
Start
Les Etagnes
End
Les Etagnes
Start Coordinates
46.07934, 7.39870
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