Sentier de l'Abbé Gorret
EASY (1.1/10)Circular route from Gran Plan
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Start
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Gran Plan
Start
Route geometry · source 2026-04-10
About 0 min in
6.1 km remaining
+505 m remaining
Climb
140 m
377 m climb
2.8 km at 13.5% average
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About 3 min in
5.9 km remaining
+505 m remaining
Route note
1.5 km
Bec Carre'
Peak
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About 37 min in
4.6 km remaining
+321 m remaining
Route note
1.5 km
Pointe Sud
Peak
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About 37 min in
4.6 km remaining
+321 m remaining
Descent
3.0 km
435 m descent
1.9 km at 22.6% average
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About 1h 12m in
3.1 km remaining
+116 m remaining
Climb
4.9 km
99 m climb
0.8 km at 12.7% average
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About 1h 59m in
1.2 km remaining
+116 m remaining
Finish
6.1 km
Gran Plan
Finish
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About 2h 29m in
0 m remaining
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Sentier de l'Abbé Gorret is a 6.1 km circular easy hiking route in Switzerland, starting and finishing at Gran Plan. The route covers 505m of ascent and 505m of descent, with elevations ranging from 2,361m to 2,800m. Allow approximately 2h 28m for the full route.
The route is divided into 4 segments. The toughest stretch is the 1.9 km from Gran Plan to Motta di Pleté Orientale, climbing 236m.
About 55% 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 1,215 kcal of energy expenditure and 1.5 L of water.
High-alpine route reaching 2801m. Typically accessible July–September.
Trail Splits
Waypoint-to-waypoint breakdown with estimated hiking times (Naismith's Rule).
| Segment | Dist | ↑ Ascent | ↓ Descent | Time | Cum. km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
📍 Gran Plan → Motta di Pleté Orientale | 1.9 km | +236m | -13m | 47 min | 1.9 |
⛰️ Motta di Pleté Orientale → Motta di Plété Occidentale | 1.2 km | +152m | -29m | 31 min | 3.2 |
⛰️ Motta di Plété Occidentale → Bec Pio Merlo | 0.8 km | +0m | -194m | 18 min | 3.9 |
⛰️ Bec Pio Merlo → Gran Plan | 2.2 km | +117m | -269m | 50 min | 6.1 |
| Total | 6.1 km | +505m | -505m | 2h 28m | 6.1 |
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Terrain Analysis
Surface & Technicality
Gradient describes steepness, not exposure, scrambling, footing or current conditions. Technical difficulty is unknown where no mapped rating is available.
Tree cover and UV
☀️ Little to hide under. About 100% of the route is above the treeline, so wherever the terrain is not shading you there is nothing else to. Sunscreen, a hat and extra water.
Canopy is inferred from elevation against a 2000 m Alpine treeline and from gradient below it, not from observed tree data — treat it as an estimate. It is a different question from the terrain shade above, which is about whether a mountain is between you and the sun at a given time.
Current Conditions
Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Sentier de l'Abbé Gorret is usually best from July to August. Snow is likely at the high point (2802 m) in November to June.
Weather this week
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Weather by month
Typical weather on this trail: at the lowest point (2,359 m) and the highest point (2,802 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.
| Month | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Good | Good | Mixed | Mixed | Poor | Poor |
| High point, day / night | -5°/-11° | -5°/-12° | -4°/-10° | -1°/-7° | 4°/-3° | 9°/2° | 11°/4° | 11°/4° | 7°/1° | 4°/-2° | -1°/-6° | -4°/-10° |
| Low point, day / night | -2°/-9° | -2°/-10° | -1°/-8° | 2°/-5° | 7°/-1° | 12°/4° | 14°/6° | 14°/7° | 10°/3° | 7°/0° | 2°/-4° | -1°/-8° |
| Rain, mm | 85 | 72 | 80 | 98 | 100 | 89 | 78 | 79 | 81 | 99 | 147 | 97 |
| Snow at high point | Likely | Likely | Likely | Likely | Likely | Likely | – | – | Possible | Possible | Likely | Likely |
| Daylight | 9 h 02 | 10 h 20 | 11 h 49 | 13 h 29 | 14 h 54 | 15 h 43 | 15 h 25 | 14 h 12 | 12 h 37 | 11 h 01 | 9 h 31 | 8 h 41 |
Source: TerraClimate 1991–2020 monthly averages. Averages for the area at each point’s elevation (4 km grid, corrected for height). Not a forecast or a report of current trail conditions. These values describe the whole trail's lowest and highest points. Snow at the high point is estimated with a simple snowpack model from these temperatures and precipitation, not observed; steep islands and high summits can hold more snow than it shows. Daylight is for the 15th of each month. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them for your dates.
Averages cannot establish current trail conditions. Check recent local reports, the forecast and restrictions before departure. Snow and ice can persist on shaded sections or arrive outside the usual season.
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Safety & Bailouts
We do not have a verified emergency exit plan for this route. A nearby settlement, hut or route endpoint is not necessarily reachable or open. Do not leave the trail based on a straight-line distance or compass direction.
Review possible exits against current local information before your trip. In an emergency, contact local rescue services; this page is not live rescue guidance.
Suggested Gear List
Auto-generated based on 6.1 km, 505m ascent, max altitude 2800.8m, ~2h duration.
- 👟 Trail running shoes / hiking bootsRequired for any trail
- 📱 Phone (charged) + offline mapNavigation & emergency contact
- 💧 2L hydration packWater source information is incomplete; plan supplies before departure
- 🍫 Energy bars & gelsEst. 1215 kcal burn
- 🧴 Sunscreen SPF 50+UV intensifies above 2000m
- 🧢 Sun hat / capExposed alpine terrain
- 🧥 Windbreaker / shell jacketSummit at 2800.8m — wind chill
- 🆘 Emergency space blanketCritical if injured at altitude
- 🕶️ Sunglasses (cat 3+)Snow & rock glare at altitude
- 🧤 Warm mid-layer (fleece)Temps drop ~6°C per 1000m
- 🔦 Headlamp2h route — plan for delays
- 🩹 Mini first aid kitBlister plasters, tape, antiseptic
- 🥢 Trekking poles45% steep terrain, 505m+ ascent
- 🧊 Microspikes / light cramponsSnow risk in Jan, Feb, Mar
- 🦵 GaitersKeep snow out of boots
Nearby Points of Interest
⛰️ Peaks
- Motta di Plété Occidentale km 3.2 · 740m off trail
- Motta di Pleté Centrale km 3.4 · 1.3 km off trail
- Motta di Pleté Orientale km 1.9 · 1.6 km off trail
- Bec Pio Merlo km 3.9 · 1.7 km off trail
- Gran Sometta km 1.6 · 1.1 km off trail
📍 Nearby Places
- Tza d'Illaz km 0.4 · 1.3 km off trail
Route Details
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- Start
- Gran Plan
- End
- Gran Plan
- Start Coordinates
- 45.90619, 7.65196
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