Via Ferrata Britannia
Saas-Almagell
2/4°
ClosedOur latest via ferrata in the Saas Valley offers a breathtaking climbing experience and a unique view of the Allalin and Mattmark area.
Difficulty
DifficultLength
1.71 kmDuration
2:45 hDescription
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 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)
Author's recommendation
Technical information
Altitude
3142m
2946m
Ascent
+251m
Descent
-251m
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Best time of the year
- Jan
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Public transport
Approach
, 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
Source
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