David Myers assessments his sanity and calf muscular tissues on the Alpenpässe-Weg, a journey of 40 cols and almost 700kms to find how the Swiss Alps have been lived in and linked collectively lengthy earlier than the combustion engine.
What: The Alpine Passes Path is the longest, wildest, and most difficult of the Swiss Nationwide Trails (Route 6).
David fastpacked the 695km route in 15 days however the beneficial, and extra sane strategy, is a 39-day itinerary beginning at St. Moritz and ending at St. Gingolph on Lake Geneva.
Though not technically tough, the 49,000m of ascent and generally uncovered nature of the path make it probably the most vertiginous and demanding long-distance trails in Europe.
When: One of the best time to stroll is June-September however keep watch over potential snowfall on the finish of the season and any lingering snow in June. Though absolutely signed in each instructions, navigation aids are important.
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