Sentier de l'Abbé Gorret
EASY (1.1/10)Circular route from Gran Plan
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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.
Elevation Profile
Route Map
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
⛰️ Highly technical route. Power-hiking the steep sections is expected.
Sun Exposure
☀️ 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
Conditions for June
🌤️ Occasional snow patches possible above 2381m. Trail should be mostly clear but carry microspikes just in case.
🥾 Muddy sections likely. Waterproof boots recommended.
Snow Conditions
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 packNo water sources on route
- 🍫 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 October, November, December
- 🦵 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
- Network
- Local Trail Network
- Sport
- hiking
- Start
- Gran Plan
- End
- Gran Plan
- Start Coordinates
- 45.90619, 7.65196
- OpenStreetMap
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