Via Ferrata Britannia
Saas-Almagell
1/2°
ClosedThe newest via ferrata in the Saastal offers a breathtaking climbing experience and a unique view of the Allalin and Mattmark areas.
Difficulty
DifficultLength
1.71 kmDuration
2:45 h
Description
The Britannia via ferrata promises thrills and unique views of the Saas mountain world. The difficulty level of the via ferrata ranges between K-3 (moderately difficult) and K-4 (difficult); some climbing experience is advantageous.
The path to the start leads from the Britannia Hut towards the glacier path/Mattmark. The first challenge starts right at the beginning, where you climb on rock and over individual aids to an easier traverse on the rock. With a view of the Britannia Hut, the route rises again and remains exciting. After about two-thirds of the via ferrata, the rock forms a small "plateau" inviting a break. Then follows the most spectacular section on the ridge of the Hinner Allalin. Here, the spectacular view opens in all directions.
The blue-white marked descent leads over the Hohlaub Glacier back to the Britannia Hut. At some points, you may encounter snowfields at any time.
Turn-by-turn directions
From the Morenia station via Egginerjoch and Chessjen area to the Britannia Hut
From the Britannia Hut to the start, about 250m below the hut at 2,970 m a.s.l.. Via the via ferrata up to the ridge of the Hinner Allalin and back to the Britannia Hut.
Start
Britannia Hut (3027m)
Destination
Britannia Hut (3027m)
Author's recommendation
How about staying overnight at the Britannia Hut?
Technical information
Altitude
3142m
2946m
Ascent
+251m
Descent
-251m
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Best time of the year
- Jan
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Tags
Public transport
Take the SBB to Visp and change there to the PostBus towards Saas-Fee (bus 511). Walk from the bus terminal to the AlpinExpress or Felskinn cable cars and take the ride to Morenia station. From here, hike to the Britannia Hut.
Approach
The Saastal is easily and conveniently reachable by car from all directions, whether from Switzerland or abroad. From the north, you reach us via Bern through the Lötschberg car train. From the east, you come via the Furka Pass or the Furka car train. From the south, access is via the Simplon Pass or Simplon car train, and from the west you drive through Lausanne along the Rhône valley to Visp and from there towards Saas-Fee.
From Visp drive south towards Saas-Fee. At the "Killerhof" roundabout near Stalden, take the second exit towards Saas-Fee. In Saas-Grund, turn right after the church towards Saas-Fee.
Parking
Parking spaces are available in the parking garage directly at the entrance of Saas-Fee.
Source
This activity is brought to you by Saas-Fee/Saastal. Valais/Wallis Promotion is not responsible for the content provided.