National route No. 6, Lac d’Emosson–Cab. de Salanfe
Description
National route
No. 6 (Lac d’Emosson–Cab. de Salanfe)
Length
14 km
Ascent • Descent
↑ 1150 m • ↓ 1150 m
Lowest point • Highest point
1925 m • 2482 m
Hiking time
5 h 45 min
Grade
medium (mountain hiking trail)
Fitness level
difficult
This unofficial lower Valais "high route" leads from the Lac d'Emosson across two passes to the Lac de Salanfe, at an altitude of 1900 to 2500 metres. Along the way, water and rock, flowers and snow alternate in a varied succession.
Alpine Passes Trail
