Snowshoeing

Fiesch - Fiescheralp Trail

Schneeschuhwanderung Fiesch - Heimatt - Fiescheralp

Fiesch

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From the valley floor up to the Fiescheralp, that requires stamina! But the climb through the idyllic forest, past rustic Valais houses, is worth the effort.

Difficulty

Difficult

Length

5.86 km

Duration

4:10 h

Description

The snowshoe hike begins on the valley floor in Fiesch. The path winds in tight switchbacks through the snowy forest up to the Fiescherstafel. The beautifully located, idyllic hamlet invites you to a well-deserved rest with a wonderful view after the ascent, which requires stamina. From here you leave the forest behind. Parallel to the Heimatt slope, the snowshoe tour continues uphill over open terrain to the destination of the route on the Fiescheralp.

Turn-by-turn directions

Fiesch, Birchi - Heimatt - Fiescheralp

Start

Fiesch, Birchi (1090m)

Destination

Fiescheralp, mountain station of the Fiesch-Fiescheralp aerial cableway (2212m)

Author's recommendation

With rustic Valais houses, the Fiescherstafel is a unique rest stop and photo spot. Especially since you look like in the old days with snowshoes.

Technical information

Altitude

2213m

1090m

Ascent

+1123m

Descent

-0m

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Best time of the year

  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec

Tags

  • Linear route
  • Scenic
  • Refreshment stops available
  • Clear area
  • Forest
Getting there
Information

Public transport

By train from Brig or Oberwald to Fiesch, then on foot to the start of the route in the Birchi district.

Approach

Follow the Cantonal Road 19 to the Fiesch exit, then follow the Furka road to the parking facilities.

Parking

Large, fee-based parking lot at the valley station of the Fiesch-Eggishorn aerial cableway (Aletsch Bahnen AG).

Equipment

We recommend:

  • Good and waterproof footwear
  • Snowshoes
  • Hiking poles
  • Weather-dependent, waterproof and warm clothing
  • Headgear
  • Sunscreen
  • Provisions
  • Camera
  • Printout of the hiking trail (click on "Print" to download)

Safety information

Winter sports report

Use of the winter hiking trails and information on this website is at your own risk. The conditions on site may cause changes to the route.

  • Carry a map with you. Download the full description of the hiking trail including a large-scale map by clicking "Print" at the top right of the page.

  • Use only marked hiking trails and follow all signposts and instructions – for your own safety, to protect livestock, and without disturbing the calm of wildlife.

  • Behave considerately towards other trail users and the landscape. Take your rubbish and the rubbish of others with you.

  • Carry additional sunscreen. UV rays at high altitudes can be particularly strong in winter, even in cloudy weather.

  • Plan your hike carefully: take into account the required fitness of all participants, weather forecasts and seasonal dependencies.

  • Weather conditions in the mountains can change very quickly and without warning. Appropriate clothing and sufficient provisions (food and drink) are very important. In case of unstable weather, it is better to turn back early.

  • Do not venture onto glaciers without a mountain guide.

  • Observe warning signals indicating dangers, especially avalanche risk.

  • Inform third parties about your route and if possible, never go alone.

Note(s)
Due to the altitude and route, good footwear is absolutely necessary for this winter hike.

The snowshoe trails can be used without a guide. Warning: They are not groomed, not prepared and not checked daily. They are also not secured against natural hazards such as avalanches or falling rocks. For a guaranteed safe snowshoe experience, observe the weather forecasts and the current avalanche bulletin. Using the paths is at your own risk!

Additional information

Aletsch Arena AG
Furkastrasse 39
CH-3983 Mörel-Filet
+41 27 928 58 58
info@aletscharena.ch    
www.aletscharena.ch

Maps

At the mountain railways and info centers of the Aletsch Arena, you will receive a free panorama map.

Source

This activity is brought to you by Aletsch Arena AG. Valais/Wallis Promotion is not responsible for the content provided.

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