Trans Swiss Trail — Stages 1–4: Porrentruy to St-Imier
~4 days · 39.4 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Trans Swiss Trail — Stages 1–4: Porrentruy to St-Imier is known for
Stages 1–4 of Trans Swiss Trail is an official 64 km point-to-point section from Porrentruy to St-Imier.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 4,564 ft to 13,776 ft over 39.4 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 18.3 mi · 47%
- Downhill 14.1 mi · 36%
- Flat 6.8 mi · 17%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Trans Swiss Trail — Stages 1–4: Porrentruy to St-Imier?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Trans Swiss Trail — Stages 1–4: Porrentruy to St-Imier scores 25/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 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 Trans Swiss Trail — Stages 1–4: Porrentruy to St-Imier take?
Most backpackers hike the Trans Swiss Trail — Stages 1–4: Porrentruy to St-Imier in about 4 days (3 nights out) over its 39.4 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Trans Swiss Trail — Stages 1–4: Porrentruy to St-Imier?
The Trans Swiss Trail — Stages 1–4: Porrentruy to St-Imier climbs roughly 8,205 ft total — about 208 ft per mile, topping out near 4,229 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0. 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.