Via Alpina Stage 76: Auberge du Godey - Anzeinde

HARD (3.2/10)

From Godet

Distance
23.0 km
Ascent
+882 m
Descent
-537 m
Est. Time
6h 31m
Altitude
1,374–2,038 m
Type
point-to-point

A demanding mountain route — the Via Alpina Stage 76: Auberge du Godey - Anzeinde packs 23.0 km and 882 m of climbing into a 6h 31min day.

The route breaks into 6 segments. The toughest stretch is the 1.3 km from Tête Pegnat to Tête de Barme, climbing 298 m — an unrelenting 229 m/km grade. In contrast, the 1.3 km from Tête de Barme to Roc de la Vache is much gentler and makes for a welcome recovery section.

With 89% of the route below 15% gradient, strong trail runners can maintain a good rhythm for much of the distance. Some pitches hit 60% gradient, so trekking poles are strongly recommended.

Budget roughly 3,545 kcal of energy expenditure and 3.9 L of water. Aim for 60–90 g of carbs per hour to avoid bonking on the longer climbs. No confirmed water sources along the route — carry all the water you need.

Mountain route. Accessible from May to October. Winter conditions possible on exposed sections.

Elevation Profile

1,400m 1,500m 1,600m 1,700m 1,800m 1,900m 2,000m 2,100m 0 km 5 km 10 km 15 km 20 km 2,038m 1,374m Refuge du Lac (1478m) Refuge du Lac Roc de la Vache (1970m) Roc de la Va… Tête des Filasses (2015m) Tête des Fil… Tête Pegnat (1748m) Tête Pegnat Tête de Barme (2037m) Tête de Barme Quille du Diable ou Tour Saint-Martin (1483m) Quille du Di…
Easy (5–10%) Moderate (10–15%) Steep (15–25%) Flat (<5%) Very Steep (>25%) Peak Hut

Route Map

Trail Splits

Waypoint-to-waypoint breakdown with estimated hiking times (Naismith's Rule).

Segment Dist ↑ Ascent ↓ Descent Time Cum. km
📍
Godet Quille du Diable ou Tour Saint-Martin
1.8 km +187m -72m 43 min 1.8
⛰️
Quille du Diable ou Tour Saint-Martin Refuge du Lac
2.0 km +65m -71m 33 min 3.8
🏠
Refuge du Lac Tête Pegnat
1.5 km +267m -0m 44 min 5.3
⛰️
Tête Pegnat Tête de Barme
1.3 km +298m -10m 45 min 6.5
⛰️
Tête de Barme Roc de la Vache
1.3 km +0m -67m 19 min 7.8
⛰️
Roc de la Vache Godet
14.9 km +66m -317m 3h 21m 22.7
Total 23.0 km +882m -537m 6h 31m 23.0

Terrain Analysis

Runnability
89%
Very Runnable
% of route below 15% gradient
Climb Ratio
38 m/km
Moderate profile
↑ 882m ↓ 537m
High Point
2,038 m
Alpine zone
Low point: 1,374m — Range: 664m

Nutrition & Hydration

🔥
Energy Burn
3,545 kcal
MET 7.8 · hiking intensity
💧
Water Needed
3.9 L
~0.5 L/hour of activity
Fueling Rate
60–90 g/hr
carbs · 532g total carbs needed

Estimates based on metabolic equivalent (MET) for hiking with significant elevation gain. Actual needs vary by body weight, fitness, weather, and pack weight.

Pace Estimates

Based on Naismith's Rule adjusted for distance, elevation, and technical difficulty. Click a pace to update split times above.

🥾
Relaxed Hiker
8h 28m
2.7 km/h avg
🏔
Average Hiker
6h 31m
3.5 km/h avg
🏃
Trail Runner
3h 54m
5.9 km/h avg

Current Conditions

☁️
1.4°C
Overcast
💨 3.3 km/h 🌧 0% chance
Next 24h: 1.4°C – 6.2°C
At trail center · Updated 2026-03-06

Best Season

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Best Snow Risk

Mountain route. Accessible from May to October. Winter conditions possible on exposed sections.

Logistics

💧 Water Advisory

No confirmed water sources along this 23 km route. Carry all water needed — plan for 3.9 L minimum.

Nearby Points of Interest

⛰️ Peaks

  • Roc de la Vache 841m · km 7.8
  • Tête des Filasses 1.1 km · km 7.2
  • Tête Pegnat 1.5 km · km 5.2
  • Tête de Barme 1.7 km · km 6.6
  • Quille du Diable ou Tour Saint-Martin 1.8 km · km 1.8

🏠 Mountain Huts

  • Refuge du Lac 30m · km 3.7

📍 Nearby Places

  • Le Broché 123m
  • Pt 1589 618m
  • Le Plan de la Chaux 687m
  • Vérouet 1.3 km
  • Le Pfan Fray 1.8 km

Route Details

Network
International Trail Network
Sport
hiking
Start
Godet
End
Godet
Operator
via-alpina.org
Start Coordinates
46.28789, 7.23410
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