3. The Five Lakes – Gotthard Pass
Important Information
When ?
August 25, 2025
Duration of the Trip
1 day (6 h of hiking)
Distance
About 12 km
Elevation Gain
> 500 m
Technical Difficulty (?)
Niveau 1 – Sentier facile
Chemins larges et stables • Aucune difficulté particulière
Niveau 2 – Terrain irrégulier
Présence de racines/pierres • Pentes modérées
Niveau 3 – Terrain de montagne
Sentiers plus raides ou étroits • Passages techniques possibles
Niveau 4 – Terrain engagé
Passages exposés • Hors sentier possible • Pied sûr indispensable
Physical Difficulty (?)
Niveau 1 – Très facile
2 à 3h de marche • Peu de dénivelé • Accessible à tous
Niveau 2 – Facile
3 à 5h • Jusqu’à ~600 m de dénivelé • Effort modéré
Niveau 3 – Soutenu
5 à 7h • 800 à 1200 m de dénivelé • Bonne condition physique
Niveau 4 – Exigeant
6 à 8h et + • Jusqu’à 1500 m de dénivelé • Très bonne endurance
Where
Gothard Pass
Number of Participants
2 minimum – 8 maximum
Price per person : 60 CHF
Hike Description :
An enchanting route featuring five mountain lakes, true mirrors reflecting the sky and surrounding peaks. Each stop offers a timeless moment. The landscape, wild and rocky, is dotted with monumental granite boulders. In the heart of the Alps, the panorama is breathtaking, surrounded by imposing peaks that give full scale to this high-altitude setting.
Equipment :
- Good hiking boots, high-cut, waterproof, with a solid tread
- Warm clothing for breaks (fleece, down jacket, windbreaker)
- Rain gear
- 1 l of water (bottle or hydration pack)
- Sunglasses, hat, ad sunscreen
- Packed lunch and small snacks
- Binoculars (if you have them)
- Camera (optional)
- Trekking poles (if needed)
- Your personal first-aid kit
Registration & Information:
you can send a message to the Chocard Aventure with the button " request for informtions" So that we can send you an email to organize and confirm your registration for your upcoming outing.
