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Pleasant hike from Montana along the Bisse du Tsittoret, past inviting mountain inns into the valley of the Tièche. Then on a sunny slope over Varneralp to Leukerbad, where weary hikers can relax in the warm thermal spa.

Description

An enjoyable tour includes the careful planning of the same. Please inform yourself in advance at the local information center about the route and weather conditions. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this route may be blocked or interrupted

Technical information

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Start location
Crans-Montana
Destination
Leukerbad
Direction
One way
Altitude (meter above sea level)
2000 m
Ascent
1150 m
Descent
1250 m
Distance
24 km
Duration
7 h 40 min
Duration back
7 h 50 min
Technical requirements
Medium
Physical requirements
Difficult
Season
May - October
Theme
With panoramic view, To an alp
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Route

Walliser Sonnenweg

Crans-Montana - Brig
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Map

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Quick Facts

Route number

Stage: 1/4

Distance

24 km

Duration

7 h 40 min

Ascent

1150 m

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