Via Alpina (Switzerland) — Stages 19–20: Rossinière to Montreux
~2 days · 20.1 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Via Alpina (Switzerland) — Stages 19–20: Rossinière to Montreux is known for
Stages 19–20 of Via Alpina (Switzerland) is an official 32 km point-to-point section from Rossinière to Montreux.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 4,511 ft to 21,096 ft over 20.1 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 9.4 mi · 47%
- Downhill 10.1 mi · 51%
- Flat 0.3 mi · 2%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Via Alpina (Switzerland) — Stages 19–20: Rossinière to Montreux?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Via Alpina (Switzerland) — Stages 19–20: Rossinière to Montreux scores 42/100, 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 Via Alpina (Switzerland) — Stages 19–20: Rossinière to Montreux take?
Most backpackers hike the Via Alpina (Switzerland) — Stages 19–20: Rossinière to Montreux in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 20.1 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How high does the Via Alpina (Switzerland) — Stages 19–20: Rossinière to Montreux go?
The Via Alpina (Switzerland) — Stages 19–20: Rossinière to Montreux tops out near 6,440 ft over its 20.1 miles.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 — 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.