Winter hikes

Winter hiking trail Britanniahütte

Die Wanderung bietet immer wieder spektakuläre Ausblicke.

Saas-Fee

10/13°

Closed

This short, groomed winter hiking trail between the Felskinn mountain station and the Britannia hut offers a winter hike in the midst of a magnificent glacier world.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Length

3.02 km

Duration

1:15 h

Auf der Winterwanderung im Chessjengebiet

Description

The groomed winter hiking trail leads from the terrace of the Felskinn mountain restaurant to the left over the Chessjen glacier to the Egginerjoch. There the path branches off to the right (in the direction of walking) in a southerly direction to the Britannia Hut. From the Britannia Hut (3,030 metres above sea level) you can enjoy an unforgettable view of the Allalin Glacier, the Mattmark region and the nature reservoir.

This trail is also ideal for a snowshoe tour.

Turn-by-turn directions

Start

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

Destination

Britannia hut (3028m)

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Author's recommendation

Ask the tourist office or the mountain railway about the conditions and the opening of the trail and only use the trail when 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 post bus in the direction of Saas-Fee (bus 511).

Approach

Saas-Fee/Saastal can easily be reached by car from all directions, whether from Switzerland or abroad.You can reach us via Bern via the Lötschberg car transport from the north. You come over the Furka Pass or the Furka car transport from the east.From the south, you can reach us via the Simplon Pass or Simplon car transport, and from the west, you drive via Lausanne along the Rhône valley to Visp and towards Saas-Fee.

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

Parking

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

Equipment

Hiking boots or winter boots with snow-grip soles
Spikes (depending on weather conditions)
Warm clothing
Headgear
Sun protection
Hydration and food
Navigation tool
First aid kit
Poles (optional)

Safety information

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

Winter hiking trails require increased attention and caution with regard to weather conditions and the risk of slipping.
Wearing sturdy footwear with snow-gripping soles and spikes as well as equipment suitable for the weather is a prerequisite.
Sections of the trail with black ice are marked, but may only be walked on at your own risk.
Only use marked hiking trails and follow all signposts and instructions - for your own safety, to protect farm animals and to avoid disturbing the peace and quiet of wildlife.
Plan your hike carefully: take into account the fitness level of all participants, the weather forecast and the time of year.
Weather conditions in the mountains can change very quickly and without warning. Appropriate clothing and sufficient provisions (food and drink) are very important. If the weather is unstable, it is better to turn back early.
Pay attention to warning signs that indicate danger, especially avalanche danger.
Inform others about your tour and never go alone if possible.
Do not go onto glaciers without a mountain guide.