In the States (mainly in Colorado) there are a large number of 4,000 meter peaks that are quite easy to hike. Far different in Switzerland, where all 4,000 meter peaks require mountaineering skills, and few 3,000 meter peaks have well defined hikeable trails. One of those easy peaks is the Pointe du Tsaté, reached from La Forclaz, a tiny hamlet above Evolene.

Yesterday (31st of July) I took the early bus (7:30) to La Forclaz and started the trek. It involves about 1,300 meters...