Tour des trois rivières
EASY (1.4/10)Circular route from Le Platy
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Tour des trois rivières is a 10.4 km circular easy hiking route in Switzerland, starting and finishing at Le Platy. The route covers 401m of ascent and 403m of descent, with elevations ranging from 530m to 648m. Allow approximately 3h 05m for the full route.
The route is divided into 2 segments. The toughest stretch is the 7.4 km from Chantemerle to Le Platy, climbing 346m.
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 60% gradient.
Budget roughly 1,470 kcal of energy expenditure and 1.9 L of water.
Low-altitude route (max 648m). Hikeable most of the year.
Elevation Profile
Route Map
Trail Splits
Waypoint-to-waypoint breakdown with estimated hiking times (Naismith's Rule).
| Segment | Dist | ↑ Ascent | ↓ Descent | Time | Cum. km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
📍 Le Platy → Chantemerle | 3.0 km | +55m | -78m | 45 min | 3.0 |
⛰️ Chantemerle → Le Platy | 7.4 km | +346m | -325m | 2h 20m | 10.4 |
| Total | 10.4 km | +401m | -403m | 3h 05m | 10.4 |
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Terrain Analysis
Surface & Technicality
🏃 Mostly runnable with gentle terrain. Great for fast trail running.
Sun Exposure
🌲 Mostly shaded route. Good tree cover at lower elevations. Less sun exposure risk, but still carry sun protection for any exposed ridge sections.
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 10.4 km, 401m ascent, max altitude 648m, ~3h 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. 1470 kcal burn
- 🧴 SunscreenBasic sun protection
- 🩹 Mini first aid kitBlister plasters, tape, antiseptic
- 🧊 Microspikes / light cramponsSnow risk in December, January, February
- 🦵 GaitersKeep snow out of boots
Nearby Points of Interest
📍 Nearby Places
- Marly, Au Port km 7.2 · 824m off trail
- Bois de Belle-Croix km 0.3 · 1.0 km off trail
- Les Rittes km 4.6 · 1.4 km off trail
- Pré de Châtillon km 7.7 · 1.7 km off trail
- La Vernaie km 6.2 · 1.7 km off trail
Route Details
- Network
- Local Trail Network
- Sport
- hiking
- Start
- Le Platy
- End
- Le Platy
- Start Coordinates
- 46.78658, 7.12783
- OpenStreetMap
- View on OSM →
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