Via Alpina Stage 79: Vernayaz - Trient
MODERATE (2.4/10)Gorges du Trient → Trient
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Via Alpina Stage 79: Vernayaz - Trient is a 12.2 km point-to-point moderate hiking route in Switzerland, running from Gorges du Trient to Trient. The route covers 1,162m of ascent and 314m of descent, with elevations ranging from 454m to 1,302m. Allow approximately 4h 38m for the full route.
The route is divided into 3 segments. The toughest stretch is the 7.3 km from Le Temelet to Trient, climbing 613m.
About 76% 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 2,700 kcal of energy expenditure and 2.8 L of water.
Low-altitude route (max 1302m). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
📍 Gorges du Trient → Roc Blanc | 3.3 km | +370m | -105m | 1h 22m | 3.3 |
⛰️ Roc Blanc → Le Temelet | 1.5 km | +178m | -8m | 36 min | 4.9 |
⛰️ Le Temelet → Trient | 7.3 km | +613m | -201m | 2h 39m | 12.2 |
| Total | 12.2 km | +1,162m | -314m | 4h 38m | 12.2 |
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Terrain Analysis
Surface & Technicality
🥾 Mixed terrain: expect sustained climbs between runnable sections.
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 12.2 km, 1162m ascent, max altitude 1302.2m, ~5h duration.
- 👟 Trail running shoes / hiking bootsRequired for any trail
- 📱 Phone (charged) + offline mapNavigation & emergency contact
- 💧 3L hydration vestNo water sources on route
- 🍫 Trail mix, bars & sandwichEst. 2700 kcal burn
- 🧴 SunscreenBasic sun protection
- 🧥 Light rain jacketWeather changes fast in the mountains
- 🩹 Mini first aid kitBlister plasters, tape, antiseptic
- 🧊 Microspikes / light cramponsSnow risk in December, January, February
- 🥢 Trekking poles (optional)1162m ascent — helps on descents
- 🦵 GaitersKeep snow out of boots
Logistics
This route runs from Gorges du Trient to Trient (12.2 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.
Nearby Points of Interest
⛰️ Peaks
- Tête des Crêtes 1.5 km off trail
- Roc Blanc km 3.3 · 1.5 km off trail
📍 Nearby Places
- Les Grands Drets km 0.7 · 885m off trail
- Marecot 1.2 km off trail
- Grands Terreaux km 0.2 · 1.4 km off trail
- Vers les Moulins km 2.9 · 1.0 km off trail
- La Zouilla km 2.2 · 1.6 km off trail
Route Details
- Network
- International Trail Network
- Sport
- hiking
- Start
- Gorges du Trient
- End
- Trient
- Start Coordinates
- 46.13197, 7.04215
- OpenStreetMap
- View on OSM →
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