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Col des Roux – Lac des Dix loop from La Grande Dixence

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Switzerland
Valais
Ering
Hérémence

Col des Roux – Lac des Dix loop from La Grande Dixence

Hard

19

runners

Col des Roux – Lac des Dix loop from La Grande Dixence

03:02

19.6km

870m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 9, 2026

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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1

3.59 km

Prafleuri Hut

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Here you can spend the night or have your meals taken care of.

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2

4.29 km

Col des Roux

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The Col des Roux is located at 2,803 meters between the rocky Roux mountain range and Mont Blava. It connects the Prafleuri valley and the Val des Dix.

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6.23 km

La Barmaz Refuge

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This is a little-known accommodation on the Alp La Barma above the Lac des Dix. On the signposts nearby it is also referred to as "Cabane des Gentianes", on the …

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7.62 km

View of the Grande Dixence Dam

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5

11.2 km

Waterfall at Lac des Dix

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Whether you're coming from the south or the north, the spot where the glacial runoff pours into Lake Dix is truly impressive. You can take a break and watch the …

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16.3 km

Lac des Dix

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This huge lake is surrounded by high, wild mountains. It is accessed by a road that goes up to the dam. From here you'll find plenty of hiking options - …

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17.4 km

View of the end of the Val des Dix

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19.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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12.3 km

6.23 km

774 m

265 m

Surfaces

14.0 km

5.01 km

206 m

120 m

120 m

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