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Vallon de Van Circular Hike
Vallée du Trient / Emosson, canton Valais
A peaceful circular hike through the Vallon de Van following the Salanfe through an attractive alpine valley landscape.
- Distance
- 6.8 km
- Ascent
- ↑ 278 m
- Descent
- ↓ 278 m
- Duration
- 2 h
About this route
This circular hike explores the quiet Vallon de Van near Salvan, following the Salanfe stream through an attractive alpine valley. The route alternates between forest and open meadow, offering a peaceful mountain atmosphere without technical difficulties. Some short steeper sections place it in the easy-to-moderate range; it is represented here as Moderate to reflect the overall elevation gain.
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Difficulty
Physical effort, technical demands, trail conditions, ascent and duration — this says nothing about exposure.
Fear of heights
Exposure only: drop-offs, narrow paths on steep slopes, traverses, bridges and ladders. Assessed independently of the difficulty grade.
Why this rating?
Mostly comfortable valley and forest paths with occasional open views. Assessed as generally suitable (2/5).
- Exposed sections
- Not yet available
- Narrow trail sections
- Not yet available
- Suspension bridges
- Not yet available
- Ladders
- Not yet available
Weather
Season: Not yet available- Conditions
- Awaiting live feed
- Precipitation
- —
- Wind
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Live mountain forecasts for 46.12°N / 6.98°E arrive with the weather integration.
Route facts
- Start
- Vallon de Van
- End
- Vallon de Van
- Route type
- Loop
- Highest point
- Not yet available
- Best season
- Not yet available
- Coordinates
- 46.120°N / 6.980°E
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