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Best Long-Distance Hikes in Valais/Wallis

The directory currently contains 6 quality-checked routes matching this guide in Valais/Wallis. Their average mapped distance is 126 km and average recorded ascent is 5,590 m (18,340 ft); the longest route in the set is 207 km.

This subset represents 1% of the 1,014 quality-checked routes in Valais/Wallis. Its average distance is 126 km, compared with 6.1 km across the full local set. Average recorded ascent is 5,590 m (18,340 ft), versus 460 m (1,509 ft) for all quality-checked routes in the same area.

These routes carry the long-distance tag. Total distance is shown for comparison; stage planning and accommodation require separate research. Within this set, 0 routes (0%) are rated easy, 6 (100%) are rated hard or expert, and 3 (50%) are recorded as loops. Ratings are computed from available distance and elevation data and do not establish current terrain or access.

Data refreshed September 2026

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A closer look at the first 6 routes in this page’s default ordering. These comparisons describe this sample, not the entire destination or a field-tested recommendation.

Shortest mapped distance in this sample

66.3 km

Tour de la Vallée du Trient

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Lowest recorded ascent in this sample

3,717 m

Via Francigena - 03 part Switzerland

6 of 6 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.

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3 recorded loops

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Distances follow stored route lines; ascent and time are estimates. Current access, surface and technical difficulty need separate checks. How to turn a comparison into a shortlist.

Trails

Expert

Valais/Wallis · Switzerland

Distance
66.3 km
/ 41.2 mi
Elevation gain
4,157 m
Typical duration
21 hr
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
Expert

Valais/Wallis · Switzerland

Distance
134 km
/ 83.2 mi
Elevation gain
7,870 m
Typical duration
43 hr
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
Expert

Valais/Wallis · Switzerland

Distance
86.3 km
/ 53.6 mi
Elevation gain
5,373 m
Typical duration
28 hr
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
Dranse de Bagnes, Valais, Switzerland
Expert

Valais/Wallis · Switzerland

Distance
96.5 km
/ 60.0 mi
Elevation gain
5,042 m
Typical duration
30 hr
  • Mountain
  • Long-distance path

The shortlist, side by side

The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.

Distance, ascent, walking time and difficulty for the top routes
RouteDistanceAscentTimeDifficultyBest season
Via Francigena - 03 part SwitzerlandValais/Wallis207 km3,717 m54 hrExpertJuly to September
Tour de la Vallée du TrientValais/Wallis66.3 km4,157 m21 hrExpertJuly to September
Tour du CervinValais/Wallis134 km7,870 m43 hrExpertJuly to September
Tour du Saint-BernardValais/Wallis86.3 km5,373 m28 hrExpertJuly to September
Tour du Val de BagnesValais/Wallis96.5 km5,042 m30 hrExpertJuly to September
Tour du Mont Blanc - Itinéraire principalValais/Wallis166 km7,379 m50 hrExpertJuly to September

Via Francigena - 03 part Switzerland, Tour du Saint-Bernard, Tour de la Vallée du Trient currently rank highest in this filtered set according to the directory score. Open an individual route to inspect its mapped line, elevation profile, data source and planning caveats. Check live access, conditions and local rules with an official source before travelling.

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