Tour des Alpages de Torgnon

MODERATE (2.4/10)

Circular route from Plan Prorion

Distance

17.6 km

Ascent

+633 m

Descent

-633 m

Est. Time

5h 05m

Altitude

1,773.6–2,121.2 m

Type

circular

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Tour des Alpages de Torgnon is a 17.6 km circular moderate hiking route in Switzerland, starting and finishing at Plan Prorion. The route covers 633m of ascent and 633m of descent, with elevations ranging from 1,773m to 2,121m. Allow approximately 5h 05m for the full route.

The route is divided into 2 segments. The toughest stretch is the 15.0 km from Monte Chatelard to Plan Prorion, climbing 496m.

With 88% of the route below 15% gradient, strong trail runners can maintain a good rhythm for much of the distance. The steepest pitches reach 28% gradient.

Budget roughly 2,592 kcal of energy expenditure and 3.1 L of water.

Mid-altitude route up to 2121m. Accessible May–October.

Elevation Profile

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

Route Map

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Trail Splits

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

Segment	Dist	↑ Ascent	↓ Descent	Time	Cum. km
📍 Plan Prorion → Monte Chatelard	2.6 km	+136m	-36m	46 min	2.6
⛰️ Monte Chatelard → Plan Prorion	15.0 km	+496m	-597m	4h 19m	17.6
Total	17.6 km	+633m	-633m	5h 05m	17.6

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Est. Finish Time

3h 05m

Calories

2,185 kcal

Water Needed

2.6 L

Effort Distance

27.1 km

flat-equivalent

🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (139g total) 🧂 Electrolytes: ~1549mg sodium/hr

Terrain Analysis

Runnability

88%

Very Runnable

% of route below 15% gradient

Climb Ratio

36 m/km

Moderate profile

↑ 633m ↓ 633m

High Point

2,121.2 m

Alpine zone

Low point: 1,773.6m — Range: 347.6m

Surface & Technicality

Terrain Difficulty Breakdown

Runnable Flat (52%) Easy Grade (35%) Moderate Climb (9%) Steep (4%)

🏃 Mostly runnable with gentle terrain. Great for fast trail running.

Sun Exposure

🌤️ Moderate Exposure 73% exposed · 27% shaded

Route shade profile

Forest/shaded (27%) Open terrain (42%) Above treeline (31%)

South-facing: 35% of route

☀️ High sun exposure. 31% 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.