Via Alpina Stage 79: Vernayaz - Trient

Hiking Very hard Created at: March 17, 2026

Informations

Distance 12.19 km
Elevation gain 1831 m
Elevation loss 996 m
Altitude minimum 455 m
Altitude maximum 1290 m
Altitude Start 455 m
Altitude End 1290 m
Estimated hiking time 5 h
Difficulty Very hard

12.19 km loop hiking starting from Vernayaz. Elevation gain is 1831 m, with altitude ranging from 455 m to 1290 m. Estimated time: 5 h. Starting town: Vernayaz (Valais/Wallis, Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera/Svizra).

This hike includes 2 significant climbs. With a total elevation gain of 558 m across 5.70 km, with an average slope of 9.8%.

  • Climb 1 (at km 7.90 km): +483 m over 4.09 km, average slope 11.8%
  • Climb 2 (at km 12.16 km): +75 m over 1.60 km, average slope 4.7%

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