Banff National Park, Canada
Larch Valley Loop
Route detail
About this route
One unhurried day through golden larch forest to Sentinel Pass above Moraine Lake. A perfect first mountain day with a local guide.
Daily activity
4–6 hr on trail.
Terrain
Forest switchbacks, alpine meadows and one broad pass.
Best season
September for larches; June to October for hiking
Your guide office
Yamnuska Mountain Adventures
Based in Canmore, Canada
What's included
Guide, trail lunch, park entry.
Not included
Transport from Canmore, gratuities.
Itinerary
- 1
Moraine Lake start
Time: 4–6 hr
Early shuttle to the lake, switchbacks into Larch Valley.
- 2
Sentinel Pass
Time: 2–3 hr
Lunch at the pass with the Ten Peaks in view, then the same way back.
Questions about this route?
Talk to the guides who run it — gear, fitness, weather windows, private dates. We answer within one working day.
€95
per person
Guide, trail lunch, park entry.
Next departure · Sep 21
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