Via Alpina Stage 76: Auberge du Godey - Anzeinde

EASY (1.3/10)

Anzeindaz → Godet

Distance
9.0 km
Ascent
+373 m
Descent
-884 m
Est. Time
3h 09m
Altitude
1,371.1–2,038.3 m
Type
point-to-point

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Via Alpina Stage 76: Auberge du Godey - Anzeinde is a 9.0 km point-to-point easy hiking route in Switzerland, running from Anzeindaz to Godet. The route covers 373m of ascent and 884m of descent, with elevations ranging from 1,371m to 2,038m. Allow approximately 3h 09m for the full route.

The route is divided into 6 segments. The toughest stretch is the 3.9 km from Refuge du Lac to Godet, climbing 188m.

About 70% 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 1,493 kcal of energy expenditure and 1.9 L of water.

Mid-altitude route up to 2038m. Accessible May–October.

Elevation Profile

1,400m1,500m1,600m1,700m1,800m1,900m2,000m2,100m0 km2 km4 km6 km8 km10 km2,038m1,371m
Flat (<5%) Easy (5–10%) Moderate (10–15%) Steep (15–25%) Very Steep (>25%)

Route Map

Trail Splits

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

SegmentDist↑ Ascent↓ DescentTimeCum. km
📍
Anzeindaz Roc de la Vache
0.9 km+89m-1m20 min0.9
⛰️
Roc de la Vache Tête des Filasses
0.6 km+43m-1m11 min1.6
⛰️
Tête des Filasses Tête de Barme
0.7 km+26m-1m10 min2.3
⛰️
Tête de Barme Tête Pegnat
1.3 km+22m-310m33 min3.5
⛰️
Tête Pegnat Refuge du Lac
1.6 km+5m-274m33 min5.2
🏠
Refuge du Lac Godet
3.9 km+188m-298m1h 19m9.0
Total9.0 km+373m-884m3h 09m9.0

Pace & Fuel Calculator

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Fast Hiker / Jogger
Est. Finish Time
1h 51m
Calories
1,248 kcal
Water Needed
1.6 L
Effort Distance
17.2 km
flat-equivalent
🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (84g total) 🧂 Electrolytes: ~932mg sodium/hr

Terrain Analysis

Runnability
70%
Runnable
% of route below 15% gradient
Climb Ratio
41 m/km
Steep profile
↑ 373m ↓ 884m
High Point
2,038.3 m
Alpine zone
Low point: 1,371.1m — Range: 667.2m

Surface & Technicality

Terrain Difficulty Breakdown
Runnable Flat (23%) Easy Grade (22%) Moderate Climb (24%) Steep (17%) Very Steep / Technical (14%)

🧗 Challenging terrain with significant elevation changes. Expect to walk the climbs.

Sun Exposure

🌤️ Moderate Exposure 60% exposed · 40% shaded
Route shade profile
Forest/shaded (40%) Open terrain (45%) Above treeline (15%)
South-facing: 31% of route

🌤️ Mixed shade and exposure. Sections above 2000m are fully exposed. Lower sections offer some tree cover. Sun protection still recommended.

Current Conditions

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Conditions for June

✅ In season — good conditions expected
Snow Risk
0%
Unlikely
Mud Risk
30%
Moderate
Ice Risk
0%
Unlikely

Snow unlikely at this elevation in June. Trail conditions expected to be clear.

🥾 Muddy sections likely. Waterproof boots recommended.

Best months: May, June, July, August, September, October

Snow Conditions

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Suggested Gear List

Auto-generated based on 9.0 km, 373m ascent, max altitude 2038.3m, ~3h duration.

Essential 7 items
  • 👟
    Trail running shoes / hiking boots
    Required for any trail
  • 📱
    Phone (charged) + offline map
    Navigation & emergency contact
  • 💧
    2L hydration pack
    No water sources on route
  • 🍫
    Energy bars & gels
    Est. 1493 kcal burn
  • 🧴
    Sunscreen SPF 50+
    UV intensifies above 2000m
  • 🧢
    Sun hat / cap
    Exposed alpine terrain
  • 🧥
    Windbreaker / shell jacket
    Summit at 2038.3m — wind chill
Recommended 5 items
  • 🕶️
    Sunglasses (cat 3+)
    Snow & rock glare at altitude
  • 🧤
    Warm mid-layer (fleece)
    Temps drop ~6°C per 1000m
  • 🩹
    Mini first aid kit
    Blister plasters, tape, antiseptic
  • 🥢
    Trekking poles
    31% steep terrain, 373m+ ascent
  • 🧊
    Microspikes / light crampons
    Snow risk in November, December, January
Nice to have 2 items
  • 🦵
    Gaiters
    Keep snow out of boots
  • 💰
    Cash (CHF/EUR)
    Mountain huts often cash-only

Logistics

This route runs from Anzeindaz to Godet (9.0 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.

Start — Getting There
Anzeindaz
No transit stops detected nearby.
Finish — Getting Back
Godet
No transit stops detected nearby. Check local timetables.

Nearby Points of Interest

⛰️ Peaks

  • Tour d'Anzeinde 769m off trail
  • Roc de la Vache km 0.9 · 1.1 km off trail
  • La Corde km 0.2 · 1.4 km off trail
  • Tête d'Enfer 1.4 km off trail
  • Tête des Filasses km 1.6 · 1.7 km off trail

🏠 Mountain Huts

  • Refuge du Lac km 5.2 · 1.8 km off trail

📍 Nearby Places

  • Les Essets km 0.2 · 1.4 km off trail
  • Le Broché km 3.9 · 908m off trail

Route Details

Network
International Trail Network
Sport
hiking
Start
Anzeindaz
End
Godet
Start Coordinates
46.28911, 7.16211
OpenStreetMap
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