Winter hikes

Winter hiking trail Britannia hut (via Felskinn - Egginerjoch)

Die Wanderung bietet immer wieder spektakuläre Ausblicke.

Saas-Fee

-1/5°

Closed

A winter hike amidst a magnificent glacier world is offered by this short prepared winter hiking trail between the Felskinn mountain station and the Britannia hut.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Length

3.02 km

Duration

1:15 h

Auf der Winterwanderung im Chessjengebiet

Description

The prepared winter hiking trail leads from the terrace of the Felskinn mountain restaurant left over the Chessjen glacier to the Egginerjoch. There, the trail branches off to the right (in the walking direction) in a southerly direction towards the Britannia hut. From the Britannia hut (3,030 m above sea level), you can enjoy an unforgettable view of the Allalin glacier, the Mattmark area, and the namesake natural reservoir lake.

This trail is also very suitable as a snowshoe tour.

Turn-by-turn directions

Start

Felskinn mountain station, Saas-Fee (2988 m) (2988m)

Destination

Britannia hut (3028m)

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Author's recommendation

Inform yourself at the tourist office or the mountain railways about the conditions and the opening of the trail and only use the trail if it is groomed and officially open.
The trail is groomed from the end of February.

Technical information

Altitude

3030m

2862m

Ascent

+201m

Descent

-160m

Technique

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Best time of the year

Public transport

Take the SBB to Visp and change there to the Postbus towards Saas-Fee (Bus 511).

Approach

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 Rhône valley to Visp and from there towards Saas-Fee.

From Visp you drive south towards Saas-Fee. At the roundabout "Killerhof" near Stalden, take the second exit to Saas-Fee. In Saas-Grund, turn right after the church towards Saas-Fee.

Parking

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

Equipment

Hiking boots or winter shoes with snow-grippy soles, spikes/crampons (depending on weather conditions)
Warm clothing
Headgear
Sun protection
Fluids and food
Navigation tool
First aid kit
Poles (optional)

Safety information

The use of the winter hiking trails and the information on this website is at your own risk. Local conditions may possibly lead to changes in the routes.

Winter hiking trails require increased attention and caution regarding weather conditions and risk of slipping.
Wearing sturdy footwear with snow-grippy soles and spikes/crampons as well as weather-appropriate equipment is required.
Sections of the trail with black ice are marked but may only be used at your own risk. Use only marked hiking trails and observe all signposts and instructions - for your own safety, to protect farm animals, and to avoid disturbing wild animals.
Plan your hike carefully: consider the fitness required for 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 unsettled weather, it is better to turn back early.
Pay attention to warning signals indicating dangers, especially avalanche danger.
Inform third parties about your hike and try never to go alone.
Do not go onto glaciers without a mountain guide.