Valais/Wallis · Switzerland
- Distance
- 207 km / 129 mi
- Elevation gain
- 3,717 m
- Typical duration
- 54 hr
- Mountain
- Pilgrimage route
- Waymarked route
The directory currently contains 5 quality-checked routes matching this guide near Lausanne. Their average mapped distance is 88.6 km and average recorded ascent is 1,818 m (5,965 ft); the longest route in the set is 207 km.
This subset represents 4% of the 122 quality-checked routes near Lausanne. Its average distance is 88.6 km, compared with 14.1 km across the full local set. Average recorded ascent is 1,818 m (5,965 ft), versus 530 m (1,739 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, 5 (100%) are rated hard or expert, and 0 (0%) 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 5 routes in this page’s default ordering. These comparisons describe this sample, not the entire destination or a field-tested recommendation.
33.8 km
Via Francigena - Historical variantCompare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.
503 m
Via Francigena - Historical variant5 of 5 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.
0 recorded loops
Check start and finish for every option. An unknown shape does not mean a loop, and a loop does not establish access to its start.
Plan the return journey →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.
Valais/Wallis · Switzerland
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The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time | Difficulty | Best season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Via Francigena - 03 part SwitzerlandValais/Wallis | 207 km | 3,717 m | 54 hr | Expert | July to September |
| Via Francigena - Historical variantVaud | 33.8 km | 503 m | 8 hr 21 min | Hard | April to October |
| Freiburger VoralpenwegFribourg | 71.9 km | 2,730 m | 20 hr | Expert | June to October |
| Fribourg en diagonaleFribourg | 68.0 km | 1,574 m | 18 hr | Expert | April to October |
| Chemin des Trois-LacsFribourg | 62.4 km | 564 m | 15 hr | Expert | April to October |
Via Francigena - 03 part Switzerland, Via Francigena - Historical variant, Freiburger Voralpenweg 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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