Trailrunning beside the Rhône Glacier
Starting from Gletsch and climbing up to incredible views and trails right next to the diminishing Rhone Glacier.
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 802 m
- Descent
- 450 m
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