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Zinal, Valais, Switzerland

Cabane de Tracuit - 3256m

Hike to one of the highest cabanes of the Alps, the starting point of alpinism with amazing views over the high mountain

Cabane de Tracuit - 3256m
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Difficulty: Moderate
Length: 9.4 miles / 15.1 km
Duration: Full day
 
Overview: From Zinal many great hiking trails start, this one leads you to one of the highest cabanes of the Alps to an amazing height of 3256m. From Cabane de Tracuit you'll get an amazing view over the +4000m mountains and the Turtmanngletsher.

Tips: - Only attempt this hike when the weather is beautiful
- Only attempt this hike when freezing lever is above 3500m or higher and with not much snow. At this altitude snow is more frequent
- Although the hike looks not very long, it is 1,5km in height difference! When going up, calculate 4 to 5 hours of time to get there.

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Starting point - Parking spot
When arriving at Zinal, go through the village. At the end of the village you'll find a free parking area where we can set off.
When ready, go back to the direction of Zinal and take the first route to the right, this will lead you to the starting point of Tracuit.
Junction
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Junction to Cabane de Tracuit
At this point the Cabane de Tracuit is clearly indicated. Be aware of the length: 4 to 5 hours.
Food/Dining
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Cabane de Tracuit - 3256m
At last you'll reach the Cabane, time for a nice rest before heading back.
Mountain
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Roc de la Vache (2581m)
This mountain looks very impressive from Zinal, but when you'll see this mountain from Tracuit, this is nothing...
From Roc de la Vache you'll get a very great view over Zinal; you can do this one when returning from Tracuit.
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Turtmanngletscher
When arriving at Col de Tracuit you'll get an amazing view on this glacier
Mountain
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Bishorn - 4158m
From Cabane de Tracuit you'll see many Alpinists who go to the higher mountains, including this relative easy summit with a height just over 4000m.
Mountain
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Weisshorn - 4506m
From Cabane de Tracuit you'll see many Alpinists who go to the higher mountains, including this amazing Weisshorn summit. It's one of the most amazing peeks in the Alps.
Mountain
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Tête de Milon - 3693m
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unlivingsava
I really loved this hike, an amazing view after such a climb is breathtaking. Recommendation for everyone who's in the neighborhood. Best time is in summer when snow level is around or above 3000m. Last kilometer could be slippery when there is still some snow!
Visited on Aug 19, 2010

by unlivingsava on Jul 10, 2011

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hi, i'm Sander from Belgium! I love to hike in the Swiss Alps ;-) so i hope you'll like the hikes and...

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