Violettes Hut – Plaine Morte Glacier loop from Bellalui

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Violettes Hut – Plaine Morte Glacier loop from Bellalui

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Violettes Hut – Plaine Morte Glacier loop from Bellalui

06:19

15.2km

860m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 9.20 km for 3.72 km

Waypoints

Start point

Restaurant

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553 m

Scenic trail to the Violettes cable car station

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

With a great view, it goes over a wonderful flower meadow to the station of the Violettes cable car. Accompanied by the curious looks of the marmots.

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1.79 km

Staircase on the Rocky Slope

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Light section. Also for giddiness

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2.29 km

Violettes Hut

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High up on a rocky spur above Crans-Montana sits the cozy cabin Cabane de Violettes. From the sun terrace you have a great view of the Swiss four-thousander: From the …

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2.54 km

Cabane des Violettes

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With a coffee a great view

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7.13 km

Plaine Morte Peak

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Must have seen, very impressive.

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7.14 km

Col de Torrent Ladder Section

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With the help of two ladders, or an alternative, steeply sloping path (secured with ropes), you can go up.

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15.2 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.87 km

5.73 km

2.62 km

Surfaces

7.18 km

4.82 km

3.19 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,880 m)

Lowest point (2,200 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

10°C

6°C

9 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Comments

July 6, 2022,Plaine Morte Gletscher und Huiton See 😍

A tour of absolute opposites.

Magnificent flower meadows, vast and desolate rock and gravel landscapes, the impressive Plaine Morte glacier... steep climbs, wonderful high-altitude trails and brilliant views.

Do you need more???

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