Sentier des mines

EASY (0.5/10)

Circular route from Vens

Distance

3.7 km

Ascent

+172 m

Descent

-172 m

Est. Time

1h 09m

Altitude

1,340.4–1,434.7 m

Type

circular

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Sentier des mines is a 3.7 km circular easy hiking route in Switzerland, starting and finishing at Vens. The route covers 172m of ascent and 172m of descent, with elevations ranging from 1,340m to 1,434m. Allow approximately 1h 09m for the full route.

With 82% of the route below 15% gradient, strong trail runners can maintain a good rhythm for much of the distance. The steepest pitches reach 44% gradient.

Budget roughly 516 kcal of energy expenditure and 0.7 L of water.

Low-altitude route (max 1435m). Hikeable most of the year.

Elevation Profile

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

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Segment Breakdown

Auto-analyzed from the elevation profile. Each segment shows the dominant character for planning your effort.

Segment	Dist	↑ / ↓	Time	Character
Vens → km 1.2 (1414m) 1,392–1,435m	1.2 km	+46m / -24m	19 min	🥾 Rolling Terrain
km 1.2 (1414m) → km 2.4 (1394m) 1,341–1,414m	1.2 km	+63m / -83m	23 min	🥾 Rolling Terrain
km 2.4 (1394m) → Vens 1,378–1,414m	1.2 km	+50m / -52m	21 min	🥾 Rolling Terrain
Total	3.7 km	+172m / -172m	1h 04m

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Est. Finish Time

42 min

Calories

436 kcal

Water Needed

0.6 L

Effort Distance

6.2 km

flat-equivalent

🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (32g total) 🧂 Electrolytes: ~356mg sodium/hr

Terrain Analysis

Runnability

82%

Very Runnable

% of route below 15% gradient

Climb Ratio

47 m/km

Steep profile

↑ 172m ↓ 172m

High Point

1,434.7 m

Mountain zone

Low point: 1,340.4m — Range: 94.3m

Surface & Technicality

Terrain Difficulty Breakdown

Runnable Flat (42%) Easy Grade (24%) Moderate Climb (16%) Steep (15%) Very Steep / Technical (3%)

🥾 Mixed terrain: expect sustained climbs between runnable sections.

Sun Exposure

⛅ Partial Shade 31% exposed · 69% shaded

Route shade profile

Forest/shaded (69%) Open terrain (31%)

South-facing: 33% of route

🌲 Mostly shaded route. Good tree cover at lower elevations. Less sun exposure risk, but still carry sun protection for any exposed ridge sections.