Les Chalets du Mouet
EASY (1/10)Circular route from Les Mouillettes
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Les Chalets du Mouet is a 5.6 km circular easy hiking route in Switzerland, starting and finishing at Les Mouillettes. The route covers 410m of ascent and 410m of descent, with elevations ranging from 1,513m to 1,792m. Allow approximately 2h 12m for the full route.
The route is divided into 5 segments. The toughest stretch is the 2.4 km from Le Saix to Le Linleu, climbing 164m.
About 73% 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 1,056 kcal of energy expenditure and 1.3 L of water.
Mid-altitude route up to 1793m. 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 Mouillettes → La Truche | 0.5 km | +71m | -22m | 14 min | 0.5 |
⛰️ La Truche → Haut Sex | 1.3 km | +124m | -18m | 28 min | 1.8 |
⛰️ Haut Sex → Le Saix | 1.7 km | +48m | -304m | 40 min | 3.6 |
⛰️ Le Saix → Le Linleu | 2.4 km | +164m | -67m | 48 min | 5.9 |
⛰️ Le Linleu → Les Mouillettes | 0.0 km | +4m | -0m | 0 min | 5.9 |
| Total | 5.6 km | +410m | -410m | 2h 12m | 5.6 |
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Terrain Analysis
Surface & Technicality
🥾 Mixed terrain: expect sustained climbs between runnable sections.
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 5.6 km, 410m ascent, max altitude 1792.6m, ~2h duration.
- 👟 Trail running shoes / hiking bootsRequired for any trail
- 📱 Phone (charged) + offline mapNavigation & emergency contact
- 💧 1L water bottleNo water sources on route
- 🍫 Energy bars & gelsEst. 1056 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 poles30% steep terrain, 410m+ ascent
- 🧊 Microspikes / light cramponsSnow risk in November, December, January
- 🦵 GaitersKeep snow out of boots
Nearby Points of Interest
⛰️ Peaks
- Aiguille de Braitaz km 0.3 · 679m off trail
- La Truche km 0.5 · 734m off trail
- Corne de Conches km 0.3 · 950m off trail
- Le Linleu km 5.9 · 1.1 km off trail
- Haut Sex km 1.8 · 578m off trail
📍 Nearby Places
- Les Guernes km 5.9 · 519m off trail
- Djeu des Têtes km 0.5 · 870m off trail
- Rapenaz km 1 · 921m off trail
- Conches km 0.5 · 945m off trail
- Le Tête de la Maisonnette km 5.8 · 980m off trail
Route Details
- Network
- Local Trail Network
- Sport
- hiking
- Start
- Les Mouillettes
- End
- Les Mouillettes
- Start Coordinates
- 46.30663, 6.82075
- OpenStreetMap
- View on OSM →
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