Walker's Haute Route — Stages 4–6: Champex-Lac to Cabane de Prafleuri
~3 days · 24.1 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Walker's Haute Route — Stages 4–6: Champex-Lac to Cabane de Prafleuri is known for
Stages 4–6 of Walker's Haute Route is an official 44 km point-to-point section from Champex-Lac to Cabane de Prafleuri.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 7,910 ft to 31,850 ft over 24.1 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 15.3 mi · 64%
- Downhill 7.5 mi · 31%
- Flat 1.3 mi · 5%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Walker's Haute Route — Stages 4–6: Champex-Lac to Cabane de Prafleuri?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Walker's Haute Route — Stages 4–6: Champex-Lac to Cabane de Prafleuri scores 48/100, 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 Walker's Haute Route — Stages 4–6: Champex-Lac to Cabane de Prafleuri take?
Most backpackers hike the Walker's Haute Route — Stages 4–6: Champex-Lac to Cabane de Prafleuri in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 24.1 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How high does the Walker's Haute Route — Stages 4–6: Champex-Lac to Cabane de Prafleuri go?
The Walker's Haute Route — Stages 4–6: Champex-Lac to Cabane de Prafleuri tops out near 9,731 ft over its 24.1 miles.
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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.