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

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

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

04:37

26.7km

1,460m

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: April 13, 2026

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3.59 km

Prafleuri Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

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

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4.29 km

Col des Roux

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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

Highlight • Mountain Hut

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

Highlight • Viewpoint

14.7 km

Tête Noire

Highlight • Summit

14.7 km

Cabane des Dix

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A legendary alpine refuge, located between the majestic Cheilon Glacier and the Luette Glacier. The refuge is an essential part of the classic hiking and ski crossing, the Haute Route, …

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23.3 km

Lac des Dix

Highlight • Lake

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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24.4 km

View of the end of the Val des Dix

Highlight • Viewpoint

26.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.4 km

12.2 km

830 m

265 m

Surfaces

14.0 km

12.1 km

188 m

120 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Monday 22 June

17°C

4°C

28 %

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

Prafleuri Hut

Col des Roux

La Barmaz Refuge

View of the Grande Dixence Dam

Tête Noire

Cabane des Dix

Lac des Dix

View of the end of the Val des Dix

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