Tour des Dents du Midi
~3 days · 29 mi · hard · Loop
Quick facts
What the Tour des Dents du Midi is known for
A circuit of the seven-summited Dents du Midi massif above the Rhône valley, linking the alpages and refuges of the Val d’Illiez with the wild Lac de Salanfe basin.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 3,458 ft to 8,130 ft over 29 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 11.6 mi · 40%
- Downhill 14.5 mi · 50%
- Flat 2.9 mi · 10%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Tour des Dents du Midi?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Tour des Dents du Midi scores 39/100, a relative rating across the 569 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the Tour des Dents du Midi take?
Most backpackers hike the Tour des Dents du Midi in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 29 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Tour des Dents du Midi?
The Tour des Dents du Midi climbs roughly 9,695 ft total — about 334 ft per mile, topping out near 8,222 ft.
Related trails
Sources & attribution
Route geometry and stats derived from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL) — source relation. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.