7. Prarochet Hut – Loop Hike
Important Information
When ?
August 9, 2025
Duration of the Trip
1 day (6 h of hiking)
Distance
20 km
Elevation Gain
> 700 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
Prarochet Hut
Number of Participants
2 minimum – 8 maximum
Price per person : 60 CHF
Hike Description :
An extraordinary route through an almost lunar landscape in the heart of the Vaud Alps. The trail crosses the Tsanfleuron karst fields, beneath the glacier of the same name, in a spectacularly rocky setting. High-altitude flora adds a touch of life to this raw landscape. The view stretches over the Pierredar Glacier, the Vaud Prealps, and the Haute-Savoie Alps, offering an intensely striking Alpine panorama.
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
- Pique-nique pour le midi et petits encas (la cabane propose des bonnes choses à croquer !)
- 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.
