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Cabane des Dix – Lac des Dix loop from La Grande Dixence

Routes
Mountain hikes & routes
Switzerland
Valais
Ering
Hérémence

Cabane des Dix – Lac des Dix loop from La Grande Dixence

Hard

5.0

(1)

11

hikers

Cabane des Dix – Lac des Dix loop from La Grande Dixence

08:45

23.4km

1,060m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. 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 16, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 14.9 km for 866 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

8.30 km

Waterfall at Lac des Dix

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Whether you're coming from the south or the north, the spot where the glacial runoff pours into Lake Dix is truly impressive. You can take a break and watch the …

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2

11.8 km

Tête Noire

Highlight • Summit

3

11.8 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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14.5 km

Commemorative sign of the former Cabane de Dix ... this is where the glacier originally went, today's hut is almost 500m higher, far above the (meanwhile greatly reduced) glacier

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15.1 km

Pas du Chat

Highlight • Mountain Pass

6

20.0 km

Lac des Dix

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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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23.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.1 km

8.30 km

534 m

399 m

Surfaces

15.4 km

6.47 km

871 m

294 m

182 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 19 May

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-6°C

53 %

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