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The route of the legendary five 4000 race, from Sierre to Zinal, 33 kilometers, 2200 m ascent, 1100 m descent, all facing the imperial crown!
Here is the route of the legendary five 4000! It takes you from Sierre to Zinal, deep in the Val d'Anniviers, on a mythical route with dreamlike landscapes. Starting from the plain, you face an impressive climb via Saint-Antoine and the Ponchette alp up to Chandolin, before following its path under the eyes of the imperial crown via Tignousa and the Weisshorn Hotel. On foot, it takes you nearly 11 hours to cover the 31 km route, but in the race, it is not uncommon to go from the plain to the mountain in 6 hours.
The course record set in 2019 by Kilian Jornet is mind-blowing: 2 hours, 25 minutes and 35 seconds!
Author’s recommendation
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Cabane Bella-TolaRestaurant de Tignousa
Cabane Illhorn
Buvette Tsigère la Cohà
Safety information
- Even though the route starts on flat ground, it climbs to 2430 m... so you must equip yourself accordingly!
- The Sierre-Zinal route is only fully accessible during summer
- Given the altitude, it is obviously advisable to avoid bad weather days, which are nevertheless rare in the region
Follow the marked trails, respect the nature that welcomes you and carry your waste in your bag.
Check the weather conditions before departure.
Sierre Tourism declines all responsibility in case of accident.
Tips and suggestions
- Avoid going there on race day, August 13, 2022, because, to say the least, you will not be alone!
- It is possible to do the route in several stages, the most common being Sierre-Chandolin then Chandolin-Zinal, with a night in Chandolin, or the return by PostBus to Sierre
- The trail is of course doable in both directions, but be careful with your legs with the 1500 m elevation difference of the final descent
- At Ponchette, take time to stop and enjoy the view... probably one of the most beautiful in this world
- After the Ponchette alp, it's possible to take a small detour via the upper path to admire the Illgraben gorges
- From Tignousa to the Weisshorn Hotel, you will take the famous planets path
- The blueberry tart of the Weisshorn Hotel is known far and wide
Roadbook
Cabane Bella-Tola
Restaurant de Tignousa
Cabane Illhorn
Buvette Tsigère la Cohà
Office du Tourisme de Chandolin
Hotel Weisshorn
Bec de Nava
Hills in the Pfyn Forest
Hotel Les Bouquetins
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Departure (Start of the Val d'Anniviers road)
- PostBus from the bus station towards Vissoie / Val d'Anniviers, stop Chapel Saint-Antoine
Arrival (Zinal)
- PostBus towards Sierre
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Directions
Departure (Start of the Val d'Anniviers road)
- Highway A9, Sierre East exit, direction Brig / Simplon
Arrival (Zinal)
- Highway A9, Sierre East exit, direction Val d'Anniviers
Parking
Departure (Start of the Val d'Anniviers road)
- Free parking under the start of the Val d'Anniviers road (at the highway exit, direction Brig / Simplon, directly on the right)
Arrival (Zinal)
- Many parking spaces at the village entrance (gondola)
Coordinates
Equipment
Standard equipment for mountain trail: good shoes, sufficient provisions, gear against bad weather and cold, and above all, good physical condition!Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
User Questions