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Lac Mines d’Or, Col de Coux,

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richard.gale
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Trail stats

Distance
5.57 mi
Elevation gain
1,959 ft
Technical difficulty
Moderate
Elevation loss
1,959 ft
Max elevation
6,193 ft
TrailRank 
46 5
Min elevation
6,193 ft
Trail type
Loop
Moving time
2 hours 8 minutes
Time
3 hours 28 minutes
Coordinates
1548
Uploaded
September 13, 2020
Recorded
September 2020

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near Barme, Canton du Valais (Switzerland)

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Itinerary description

Don’t be fooled by the short distance. This is an intensive walk with a steep climb up a loose surface and a steep descent that will leave your thighs burning.
Great views from the top and well worth the effort.
Good boots/shoes are required and even in a very dry 2020 season, parts were wet under foot. The cows loose in the pastures were not hostile and their bells were a constant accompaniment for the duration.

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PictographPhoto Altitude 4,560 ft
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Lac Mines d’Or

PictographPhoto Altitude 4,560 ft
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PictographPhoto Altitude 5,033 ft
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PictographPhoto Altitude 5,413 ft
Photo ofFollow the route to Col de Cou. Return via le foret

Follow the route to Col de Cou. Return via le foret

PictographPhoto Altitude 6,171 ft
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Near the top here

PictographPhoto Altitude 6,302 ft
Photo ofThe top of this hike, on the birder between France and Switzerland

The top of this hike, on the birder between France and Switzerland

PictographPhoto Altitude 6,286 ft
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Return via Chalets de Chardonniere

PictographPhoto Altitude 5,279 ft
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PictographPhoto Altitude 5,272 ft
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Option here is to return via Chalets de Freterolles

PictographPhoto Altitude 5,279 ft
Photo ofTake your pick. This route follows the longer option

Take your pick. This route follows the longer option

PictographPhoto Altitude 4,921 ft
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Over the bridge

PictographPhoto Altitude 4,790 ft
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Follow the markers

PictographPhoto Altitude 4,708 ft
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PictographPhoto Altitude 4,419 ft
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Chance for a pit stop

PictographPhoto Altitude 4,281 ft
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Take the track on the right, not the path on the left.

Comments  (1)

  • menigoz julien Aug 17, 2021

    I have followed this trail  verified  View more

    Belle randonnée, physique malgré tout

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