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2.1 miles
Distance
105 ft
Climb
-2,103 ft
Descent
00:45:48
Avg time
-1,998 ft
Altitude change
5,712 ft
Altitude min
7,710 ft
Altitude max
7,710 ft
Altitude start
5,712 ft
Altitude end
-18.1%
Grade
-86.3%
Grade max
25.3%
Grade min
1,266 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
965 ft
Distance flat
00:45:48
Avg time

Illalpu Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Leuk
  • Difficulty Rating
    Red Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #94883 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #108413 in E-Biking
    • #73744 in Trail Running
    • #142385 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Technischer Singletrail entlang der Illalpu-Alm.
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Singletrail technique le long de l'alpage d'Illalpu.
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Technical singletrack along the Illalpu pasture.

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| Trail Etiquette | -Hikers have the right of way -Always yield for non-bike trail users (complete stop when crossing) -Anticipate other trail users -Let other trail users know you are coming -Leave no trace

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  • 28 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 17, 2026
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Illalpu Trail Reports

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Jul 17, 2026 @ 4:56pm (Europe/Zurich)
Jul 17, 2026
 reporter Closed due to forestry work until 2026-09-25
Jun 22, 2026 @ 8:30pm (Europe/Zurich)
Jun 22, 2026
 some snow patches (but all walkable). loose rocks but as expected. 99.9% possible to clear
Oct 19, 2025 @ 12:09pm (Europe/Zurich)
Oct 19, 2025
 some places at upper part in the shadow are icy
Sep 23, 2025 @ 6:00pm (Europe/Zurich)
Sep 23, 2025
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Jul 20, 2025 @ 2:14pm
Jul 20, 2025
 There are (too) many loose stones and rocks and it is not much fun to ride.
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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Illalpu located?
        Illalpu is located in Leuk, Switzerland. It is part of the Leuk trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.25969, 7.63556.
        ▼ How hard is Illalpu?
        Illalpu is rated as Red difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 18.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Illalpu?
        Illalpu has 105 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2,103 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,712 ft to 7,710 ft.
        ▼ How long is Illalpu?
        Illalpu is 2.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Illalpu?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Illalpu. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Illalpu? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Illalpu are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Illalpu?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 42 minutes to ride Illalpu. The trail is 2.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Illalpu?
        Illalpu is a moderately popular trail. There have been 121 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 118 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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