Fixed rope routes

Via Ferrata Britannia

Saas-Almagell

5/9°

Closed

Our latest via ferrata in the Saas Valley offers a breathtaking climbing experience and a unique view of the Allalin and Mattmark area.

Difficulty

Difficult

Length

1.71 km

Duration

2:45 h

Klettersteig Britannia mit Aussicht auf den Stausee Mattmark

Description

The Via Ferrata Britannia promises thrills and unique views on the Saas mountains. The difficulty level of the via ferrata is in the range of K-3 (quite difficult) and K-4 (difficult) and some climbing experience is an advantage.

The trail to the start leads from the Britannia Hut in the direction of the Glaciertrail/Mattmark. The first challenge starts right at the start, where it goes up on the rock and over individual climbing aids to an easier traverse in the rock. With a view of the Britannia Hut, the track then climbs again and doesn't get boring. After about two thirds of the via ferrata, the rock forms a small "plain" that invites you to take a breather. After this "plain ", the track leads through the most spectacular part to the ridge of the Hinner Allalin. Here the spectacular view opens up on all sides.

The blue-white-marked descent goes down to the Hohlaub glacier and back to the Britannia Hut. There may be snowfields in some places at any time.

Winter 4 March to 29 May 2023

Summer 15 June - 24 September 2023

Turn-by-turn directions

From Felskinn station via Egginerjoch and Chessjen area to the Britannia Hut.

From the Britannia Hut to the entrance, via the via ferrata up to the ridge of the Mittel Allalin and back to the Britannia Hut.

Start

Britannia Hut (3027m)

Destination

Britannia Hut (3027m)

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Author's recommendation

How about an overnight stay at the Britannia Hut?

Technical information

Altitude

3142m

2946m

Ascent

+251m

Descent

-251m

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Best time of the year

Public transport

Take the SBB to Visp and change there to the post bus in the direction of Saas-Fee (bus 511). From the Busterminal, walk to the AlpinExpress or Felskinn cable cars and ride to the Morenia station. From here you hike to the Britannia Hut.

Approach

Saas-Fee/Saas Valley can easily be reached by car from all directions, whether from Switzerland or abroad.

, you can reach us via Bern using the Lötschberg car transport. Discounted tickets for the Lötschberg car transport are available at the tourist offices in the Saas Valley.

, you can reach us via the Furka Pass or the Furka car transport.

you can reach us via the Simplon Pass or Simplon car transport and from the west you drive via Lausanne along the Rhone Valley to Visp and from there towards Saas-Fee.

, drive south in the direction of Saas-Fee. At the "Killerhof" roundabout after Stalden, take the second exit towards Saas-Fee. In Saas-Grund, turn right after the church in the direction of Saas-Fee.

Parking

You will find parking spaces in the car park directly at the entrance to Saas-Fee.

Source

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