Sex de Marinda

Sex de Marinda is a mountain summit in the Valais Alps that rises sharply with exposed rock faces and alpine meadows scattered across its slopes. The surrounding terrain shows high-altitude vegetation and opens up to expansive views across neighboring valleys and peaks.

The mountain served as a navigation landmark for shepherds from the 1800s onward as they moved herds seasonally through alpine pastures. This pastoral tradition shaped the region's landscape over many generations.

Local mountaineering clubs organize annual summer gatherings at Sex de Marinda, maintaining traditional Swiss Alpine climbing practices and knowledge transfer.

The ascent follows marked trails from Grimentz and typically takes about four hours in normal conditions. Start early in the day and monitor weather closely, as conditions at altitude can change rapidly.

The summit forms a natural corridor with nearby Basset de Lona, allowing wildlife to move between different Pennine valleys. This geographical link makes the location an important passage for the region's animal populations.

Location: Valais

Elevation above the sea: 2,906 m

GPS coordinates: 46.14972,7.55145

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:40