Snowshoeing
Visperterminen Panoramic Trail
Visperterminen
7/11°
Enjoy a spectacular view of numerous 4000m peaks from this trail on which it seems the sky is within touching distance.
Difficulty
IntermediateLength
7.54 kmDuration
3:15 h
Description
Take the chairlift from Visperterminen for an easy ride to Giw at 2,000 m above sea level. The Panoramic Trail starts right next to the ski lift. Follow the "Panoramaweg" signs towards Bord until you reach the Gebidum Pass. From here it is about 40 minutes to the Gebidum view point with its incredible 360° panoramic view over 14 4,000m peaks, including the Matterhorn.
Turn-by-turn directions
The snowshoe trail to the Gebidum viewpoint starts between the ski lift and Giw mountain restaurant. Following this ascent you will reach Gebidum Lake, followed by the Gebidum Pass. Continue northwards towards the Gebidum lookout point and once there, enjoy the peace and the unique mountain panorama that awaits you. This is the highest point on the trail before returning to Giw.
Start
Giw (1961m)
Destination
Giw (1961m)
Author's recommendation
Enjoy a phenomenal panorama from the Gebidum Pass or later from the sun-drenched terrace at the Giw mountain restaurant.
Technical information
Altitude
2317m
1962m
Ascent
+355m
Descent
-355m
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Best time of the year
- Jan
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Getting there
Information
Public transport
Visperterminen can be reached easily from Visp using post bus 524. The hike begins from the bus terminus at Visperterminen.
Approach
Take the A9 motorway and cantonal road 9 to Visp. Follow the signs to Visperterminen and take Terbinerstrasse via Unterstalden and Oberstalden to Visperterminen.
Parking
There are a large number of public parking spots in the center of the village.
Source
This activity is brought to you by Valais/Wallis Promotion
