Winter forest path Bodmen (forest house Bodmen - Saas-Almagell)

Take the SBB to Visp and transfer there to the PostBus towards Saas-Fee (bus 511).

The Saas Valley is easily and conveniently accessible by car from all directions, whether from Switzerland or abroad. From the north, you reach us via Bern through the Lötschberg car shuttle. From the east, you come via the Furka Pass or the Furka car shuttle. From the south, we are reachable via the Simplon Pass or the Simplon car shuttle, and from the west, you drive via Lausanne along the Rhone Valley to Visp and then towards Saas-Fee.

From Visp you 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.

You can find parking in the parking garage directly at the entrance to Saas-Fee.

• Hiking boots or winter shoes with snow-grip soles
• Spikes/crampons (depending on weather conditions)
• Warm clothing
• Headwear
• Sun protection
• Fluid and food supply
• Navigation tool
• First aid kit
• Poles (optional)

Use of the winter hiking trails and the information on this website is at your own risk. Conditions on site may lead to changes in the routes.

• Winter hiking trails require increased attention and caution regarding weather conditions and risk of slipping.
• Wearing sturdy shoes with snow-grip soles and spikes/crampons as well as equipment adapted to the weather is required.
• Sections of the path with black ice are marked but may only be crossed at your own risk.
• Use only marked hiking trails and observe all signs and instructions - for your own safety, to protect the livestock, and to avoid disturbing the wild animals.
• Plan your hike carefully: consider the fitness of all participants, the weather forecast, and the season.
• Weather conditions in the mountains can change very quickly and without warning. Appropriate clothing and sufficient provisions (food and drink) are very important. In unstable weather, it is better to turn back early.
• Pay attention to warning signals indicating dangers, especially avalanche risk.
• Inform third parties about your route and try never to hike alone.
• Do not go on glaciers without a mountain guide.

Further information about the destination:

Saas Valley Tourism AG
Obere Dorfstrasse 2
3906 Saas-Fee
Tel.: +41 (0)27 958 18 58
Email: info@saas-fee.ch
www.saas-fee.ch