Via Alpina Stage 80: Trient - Champex-Lac
MODERATE (2.8/10)Champex-Lac → Trient
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Via Alpina Stage 80: Trient - Champex-Lac is a 14.8 km point-to-point moderate hiking route in Switzerland, running from Champex-Lac to Trient. The route covers 1,328m of ascent and 1,501m of descent, with elevations ranging from 1,301m to 2,628m. Allow approximately 6h 25m for the full route.
The route is divided into 9 segments. The toughest stretch is the 5.4 km from Champex-Lac to Aiguille de la Cabane, climbing 674m.
About 54% 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 3,895 kcal of energy expenditure and 3.9 L of water.
Mountain route up to 2628m. Best June–October; snow possible into June.
Elevation Profile
Route Map
Trail Splits
Waypoint-to-waypoint breakdown with estimated hiking times (Naismith's Rule).
| Segment | Dist | ↑ Ascent | ↓ Descent | Time | Cum. km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
📍 Champex-Lac → Aiguille de la Cabane | 5.4 km | +674m | -11m | 2h 12m | 5.4 |
⛰️ Aiguille de la Cabane → Six Carro | 0.5 km | +134m | -4m | 19 min | 5.9 |
⛰️ Six Carro → Le Génépi | 0.9 km | +229m | -20m | 34 min | 6.8 |
⛰️ Le Génépi → Someceon du Dru | 0.6 km | +151m | -26m | 23 min | 7.4 |
⛰️ Someceon du Dru → Grand Bec | 0.5 km | +0m | -204m | 16 min | 7.9 |
⛰️ Grand Bec → Pointe de Prosom | 1.3 km | +16m | -376m | 35 min | 9.2 |
⛰️ Pointe de Prosom → Bonhomme | 1.0 km | +18m | -297m | 29 min | 10.2 |
⛰️ Bonhomme → Tronc du Berger | 0.6 km | +5m | -147m | 15 min | 10.8 |
⛰️ Tronc du Berger → Trient | 4.0 km | +100m | -416m | 1h 18m | 14.8 |
| Total | 14.8 km | +1,328m | -1,501m | 6h 25m | 14.8 |
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Terrain Analysis
Surface & Technicality
⛰️ Highly technical route. Power-hiking the steep sections is expected.
Sun Exposure
🌤️ Mixed shade and exposure. Sections above 2000m are fully exposed. Lower sections offer some tree cover. Sun protection still recommended.
Current Conditions
Conditions for June
✅ Snow unlikely at this elevation in June. Trail conditions expected to be clear.
🥾 Muddy sections likely. Waterproof boots recommended.
Snow Conditions
Suggested Gear List
Auto-generated based on 14.8 km, 1328m ascent, max altitude 2628.1m, ~6h 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. 3895 kcal burn
- 🧴 Sunscreen SPF 50+UV intensifies above 2000m
- 🧢 Sun hat / capExposed alpine terrain
- 🧥 Windbreaker / shell jacketSummit at 2628.1m — wind chill
- 🆘 Emergency space blanketCritical if injured at altitude
- 🕶️ Sunglasses (cat 3+)Snow & rock glare at altitude
- 🧤 Warm mid-layer (fleece)Temps drop ~6°C per 1000m
- 🔦 Headlamp6h route — plan for delays
- 🩹 Mini first aid kitBlister plasters, tape, antiseptic
- 🥢 Trekking poles48% steep terrain, 1328m+ ascent
- 🧊 Microspikes / light cramponsSnow risk in November, December, January
- 🦵 GaitersKeep snow out of boots
Logistics
This route runs from Champex-Lac to Trient (14.8 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.
Nearby Points of Interest
⛰️ Peaks
- Luy Blanche km 0.1 · 1.3 km off trail
- Bonhomme km 0.4 · 1.5 km off trail
- Six Carro km 5.9 · 919m off trail
- Le Génépi km 6.8 · 1.3 km off trail
- Aiguille d'Arpette km 5.5 · 1.5 km off trail
📍 Nearby Places
- Belvédère 487m off trail
- Le Niolet 1.0 km off trail
- La Deuve Sous Champex 1.0 km off trail
- L'Affe 1.3 km off trail
- Grands Plans km 1 · 1.4 km off trail
Route Details
- Network
- International Trail Network
- Sport
- hiking
- Start
- Champex-Lac
- End
- Trient
- Start Coordinates
- 46.02999, 7.11668
- OpenStreetMap
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