Tracuit Hut

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The Tracuit Hut is a mountain hut of the Swiss Alpine Club, located above Zinal in the canton of Valais. The hut lies at an elevation of 3,256 metres above sea level, at the Tracuit Pass, between Les Diablons and the Tête de Milon in the Pennine Alps. ()

Local name: Cabane de Tracuit Coordinates: 46°7'49"N, 7°40'46"E

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Col de TracuitValaisSwitzerland

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+41 27 475 15 00

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Tracuit Hut – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Zinal, Weisshorn, Bishorn, Zinalrothorn.

2.7 miW
Village, Winter sport, Ski area
Zinal
69 min walk • Nestled within the majestic Swiss Alps lies the charming village of Zinal, a hidden gem in the renowned ski area of Val d'Anniviers. This picturesque destination is a skier's paradise, offering a serene escape from the bustling crowds found in some of the larger...
2.7 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Weisshorn
69 min walk • Rising majestically above the Swiss canton of Valais, the Weisshorn stands as a testament to the breathtaking beauty of the Alps. This imposing mountain, part of the Pennine Alps, reaches an elevation of 4,506 meters, making it one of the highest peaks in Switzerland.
1.9 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Bishorn
49 min walk • Bishorn, Switzerland, is an alpine marvel that beckons climbers from around the globe. Located in the Pennine Alps, this mountain stands at an impressive 4,153 meters, making it one of the most prominent peaks in the region.
4.6 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Zinalrothorn
116 min walk • The Zinalrothorn is a mountain in the Pennine Alps in Switzerland. Its name comes from the village of Zinal lying on the north side and from the German word Rothorn which means Red Peak.
3.2 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Barrhorn
81 min walk • The Barrhorn is a mountain in the Pennine Alps.
4.6 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Corne de Sorebois
118 min walk • The Corne de Sorebois is a mountain in the Pennine Alps in Switzerland. It is located near Zinal in Valais. Sorebois is the name of an alpine pasture on the east slopes of the mountain.
4.3 miSE
Alpine hut, Hiking
Weisshorn Hut
111 min walk • The Weisshorn Hut is a mountain hut of the Swiss Alpine Club, located above Randa in the canton of Valais. It is located on the southern slopes of the Weisshorn, at a height of 2,932 metres above sea level, near the bottom of the Schali Glacier.
3.8 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Besso Mountain
96 min walk • Besso is a mountain in the Pennine Alps in the Swiss canton of Valais. The name Besso means "twins" in the dialect of the Val d'Hérens and refers to the twin summits of the mountain. The first ascent of the mountain was probably made by the guides J. B. Épinay and J. Vianin in 1862.
3.2 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Brunegghorn
82 min walk • The Brunegghorn is a mountain of the Pennine Alps, overlooking the Mattertal in the canton of Valais. It is part of the Weisshorn group. On the west side of the mountain flows the Brunegg Glacier.
0.9 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Les Diablons
24 min walk • Les Diablons are a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, overlooking Zinal in the canton of Valais. They lie between the valleys of Anniviers and Turtmann on the subrange of the Pennine Alps that culminates at the Weisshorn.
4 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Garde de Bordon
102 min walk • The Garde de Bordon is a mountain in the Pennine Alps.