Fixed rope routes
Via ferrata Jägihorn
Saas-Grund
1/8°
It is not only one of the most beautiful via ferratas in Switzerland but also the highest in the Western Alps. Spectacular scenery, with little iron and a lot of rock contact, this route offers real climbing enjoyment for advanced climbers.
Difficulty
DifficultLength
5.77 kmDuration
6:00 h
Description
Equipped with 1000 meters of steel cable, 400 hooks, 5 ladders, and attractions such as a wire rope bridge or a climbing net, the via ferrata allows mountaineers to climb the Jägihorn at 3,206m. Once on the summit of the three-thousander, enjoy the view of Weissmies, Allalinhorn, and the Mischabel group. Guided ascents are offered from the end of June to mid-October by "Active Dreams Weissmies" or "Saas-Fee Guides".
Turn-by-turn directions
Take the Hohsaas cable car to the middle station Kreuzboden, where the starting point can be reached by a one-hour hike. Then follow the hut path towards Weissmies hut and cross the Triftbach as well as another small mountain creek before reaching the starting point. The via ferrata leads over several ladders onto the ridge of the forepeak. To cross a gap between the forepeak and the main summit, you can choose either a three-rope bridge or bypass it by descending into the gap. After overcoming a climbing net, the route continues to the summit of the Jägihorn. The descent leads down from the summit towards Weissmies hut, passing large boulders and scree. You can either cross the Triftbach again and return to Kreuzboden via Weissmies hut or take the direct path via Sandiger Boden back to Kreuzboden.
Start
http://www.valais.ch/en/places/saas-fee-saastal/saas-fee/overview (2402m)
Destination
Cable car station Kreuzboden (2402m)
Author's recommendation
Treat yourself to a rösti or other specialties at the Weissmies hut SAC after completing the via ferrata.
Technical information
Altitude
3203m
2400m
Ascent
+870m
Descent
-871m
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Best time of the year
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
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Getting there
Information
Public transport
Train connections to Visp and regular bus connections from Visp to Saas-Grund.
Approach
From Basel and Zurich: Motorway A1 to Bern; A6 to Spiez; direction Kandersteg; car shuttle Kandersteg – Goppenstein; direction Gampel - Visp - Saas-Fee. From Geneva: Motorway A1 to Lausanne; direction Sion/Siders; Leuk – Visp - Saas-Fee.
Parking
Parking lot at the Hohsaas cable cars.
Source
This activity is brought to you by Valais/Wallis Promotion