Via Alpina Stage 77: Anzeinde - Col du Demècre

HARD (4.8/10)

From Anzeindaz

Distance
23.9 km
Ascent
+2,420 m
Descent
-1,950 m
Est. Time
10h 26m
Altitude
1,246–2,581.1 m
Type
point-to-point
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Via Alpina Stage 77: Anzeinde - Col du Demècre is a 23.9 km point-to-point hard hiking route in Switzerland. The route covers 2,420m of ascent and 1,950m of descent, with elevations ranging from 1,246m to 2,581m. Allow approximately 10h 26m for the full route.

The route is divided into 13 segments. The toughest stretch is the 11.1 km from Dent Rouge to End, climbing 1,831m.

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 7,925 kcal of energy expenditure and 6.3 L of water.

Mountain route up to 2581m. Best June–October; snow possible into June.

Elevation Profile

1,400m1,600m1,800m2,000m2,200m2,400m2,600m0 km5 km10 km15 km20 km25 km2,577m1,254m
Flat (<5%) Easy (5–10%) Steep (15–25%) Moderate (10–15%) Very Steep (>25%)

Route Map

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Trail Splits

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

SegmentDist↑ Ascent↓ DescentTimeCum. km
📍
Anzeindaz → Roc de la Vache
0.7 km+69m-1m15 min0.7
⛰️
Roc de la Vache → Tête des Filasses
0.8 km+77m-4m17 min1.5
⛰️
Tête des Filasses → La Corde
0.9 km+15m-110m17 min2.4
⛰️
La Corde → La Haute Corde
0.8 km+0m-133m16 min3.2
⛰️
La Haute Corde → Gros Sex
0.8 km+10m-39m12 min4.0
⛰️
Gros Sex → Arête de l'Argentine
0.6 km+46m-25m13 min4.6
⛰️
Arête de l'Argentine → Lion d'Argentine
1.1 km+9m-140m20 min5.7
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Lion d'Argentine → Cabanne de Plan Névé
0.9 km+16m-122m18 min6.6
🏠
Cabanne de Plan Névé → Auberge et Restaurant du Pont de Nant
2.7 km+31m-331m52 min9.3
🏠
Auberge et Restaurant du Pont de Nant → La Tour
2.3 km+223m-18m51 min11.6
⛰️
La Tour → Tête de l'Ortière
0.7 km+49m-1m13 min12.3
⛰️
Tête de l'Ortière → Dent Rouge
0.6 km+44m-0m11 min12.9
⛰️
Dent Rouge → End
11.1 km+1831m-1025m6h 07m23.9
Total23.9 km+2,420m-1,950m10h 26m23.9

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Est. Finish Time
6h 37m
Calories
6,763 kcal
Water Needed
5.4 L
Effort Distance
57.9 km
flat-equivalent
🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (298g total) 🧂 Electrolytes: ~3309mg sodium/hr 🩹 Consider anti-chafe and blister prevention

Terrain Analysis

Runnability
55%
Mixed
% of route below 15% gradient
Climb Ratio
101 m/km
Very steep profile
↑ 2,420m ↓ 1,950m
High Point
2,581.1 m
High alpine zone
Low point: 1,246m — Range: 1,335.1m

Surface & Technicality

Terrain Difficulty Breakdown
Runnable Flat (16%) Easy Grade (21%) Moderate Climb (21%) Steep (28%) Very Steep / Technical (14%)

⛰️ Highly technical route. Power-hiking the steep sections is expected.

Sun Exposure

🌤️ Moderate Exposure 72% exposed · 28% shaded
Route shade profile
Forest/shaded (28%) Open terrain (31%) Above treeline (41%)
South-facing: 67% of route — receives maximum afternoon sun

☀️ High sun exposure. 41% 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

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Conditions for June

✅ In season — good conditions expected
Snow Risk
5%
Unlikely
52% north-facing slopes
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: June, July, August, September, October

Snow Conditions

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Suggested Gear List

Auto-generated based on 23.9 km, 2420m ascent, max altitude 2581.1m, ~10h duration.

Essential 8 items
  • 👟
    Trail running shoes / hiking boots
    Required for any trail
  • 📱
    Phone (charged) + offline map
    Navigation & emergency contact
  • 💧
    3L hydration vest
    No water sources on route
  • 🍫
    Trail mix, bars & sandwich
    Est. 7925 kcal burn
  • 🧴
    Sunscreen SPF 50+
    UV intensifies above 2000m
  • 🧢
    Sun hat / cap
    Exposed alpine terrain
  • 🧥
    Windbreaker / shell jacket
    Summit at 2581.1m — wind chill
  • 🆘
    Emergency space blanket
    Critical if injured at altitude
Recommended 6 items
  • 🕶️
    Sunglasses (cat 3+)
    Snow & rock glare at altitude
  • 🧤
    Warm mid-layer (fleece)
    Temps drop ~6°C per 1000m
  • 🔦
    Headlamp
    10h route — plan for delays
  • 🩹
    Mini first aid kit
    Blister plasters, tape, antiseptic
  • 🥢
    Trekking poles
    42% steep terrain, 2420m+ 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 the finish (23.9 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
Finish
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Nearby Points of Interest

⛰️ Peaks

  • Tour d'Anzeinde km 0.4 · 769m off trail
  • Roc de la Vache km 0.7 · 1.1 km off trail
  • La Corde km 2.4 · 1.4 km off trail
  • Tête d'Enfer 1.4 km off trail
  • Tête des Filasses km 1.5 · 1.7 km off trail

🏠 Mountain Huts

  • Cabanne de Plan Névé km 6.6 · 1.5 km off trail

📍 Nearby Places

  • Les Essets km 1.5 · 1.4 km off trail

Route Details

Network
International Trail Network
Sport
hiking
Start
Anzeindaz
Start Coordinates
46.28911, 7.16211
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