Winter hikes

Winter Hiking Trail Gletschergrotte

Blick aufs Egginer und Mittaghorn

Saas-Fee

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The winter hiking trail leads through the heart of the Saas-Fee ski area on snow-covered paths up to the mountain restaurant Gletschergrotte.

Difficulty

Easy

Length

2.11 km

Duration

1:00 h

Description

From the Hotel Saaserhof, the trail leads below the Stafelwald lifts towards the valley station of the Felskinn cable car. Before the bridge over the Feer-Vispe, the trail branches off to the right into the forest. The trail leads through the wintry forest and hilly landscape, past the old mill wheel of Saas-Fee and the Felskinn cable car station. The trail slowly winds its way up the mountain alongside the pistes. The destination is the restaurant Gletschergrotte, which invites you to linger with its charm and beautiful sun terrace.

This trail is also ideal for a snowshoe hike.

Turn-by-turn directions

Start

Saaserhof Hotel, Saas-Fee (1787m)

Destination

Restaurant Gletschergrotte (1997m)

Author's recommendation

  • Take a break on the terrace of the restaurand Gletschergrotte with a view of the magnificent Saas mountain panorama.

Technical information

Altitude

2000m

1787m

Ascent

+209m

Descent

-0m

Technique

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Best time of the year

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

Tags

  • Round trip
  • Refreshment stops available
  • Family-friendly
  • Groomed snow
Getting there
Information

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.

Additional information

Saastal Tourismus AG
Obere Dorfstrasse 2
CH-3906 Saas-Fee
Phone: +41 (0)27 958 18 58
E-Mail: info@saas-fee.ch
www.saas-fee.ch

 

Maps

SwissTopo Maps 1:25'000: 2526 Saas-Fee

Winter hiking map Saas-Fee/Saastal

Source

This activity is brought to you by Saas-Fee/Saastal. Valais/Wallis Promotion is not responsible for the content provided.

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