Alpine passes trail - Binntal - Grimentz

Day 1: Individual arrival in Brig | Binn - Rosswald / Brig Arrival to Brig and luggage drop-off. By train and bus to Binn. The attractive pass hike over the Saflischpass affords the first views of the Valais 4'000-metre-mountain world. The village of Rosswald offers views down into the Rhone Valley from its scenic terrace Approx. 17 km, 1,245 m ascent, 795 m descent, length approx. 6.5 h. Day 2: Rosswald / Brig - Simplonpass By bus and cable car from Brig back to Rosswald. A varied stage, with panoramic scenery throughout: Alpine climb to Bortelhütte, blueberry picking above Rothwald in autumn. The trail leads along the pass road gallery from Schallbett to the Simplonpass. Approx. 19 km, 1,170 m ascent, 1,030 m descent, length approx. 6.5 h. Day 3: Simplonpass – Visperterminen Panoramic tour to Bistinepass: glacier-covered mountains above the Simplon and the Bernese Alps to the north. From the little Fulmoos lake along the water channel to Gebidumpass. View of Mischabel mountains with Switzerland’s highest peak, the 4,545m Dom. Approx. 18 km, 870 m ascent, 925 m descent, length approx. 6 h. Day 4: Visperterminen - Saas-Fee A classic high-level hike with wonderful views in upper Valais. With little height difference along mountain slopes through forests and Alpine pastures. Sun-browned old storage huts, barns and stables. Views of the grandiose 4,000-metre mountain chain. Approx. 24 km, 1110 m ascent, 1275 m descent, length approx. 8 h. Day 5: Saas-Fee - Grächen Demanding high-level trail between Saas-Fee and Grächen, extremely exposed in parts. Steel cables providing secure holds on precarious sections. Dizzying views deep into the Saastal and enthralling views to the Fletschhorn, Lagginhorn and Weissmies. By cable car from the Hannigalp towards Grächen. Approx. 20 km, 1,275 m ascent, 1,415 m descent, length approx. 7 h. Day 6: Grächen - Gruben By bus to St. Niklaus and by cable car up to the hamlet of Jungu, perched like an eagle’s nest above Switzerland’s deepest valley. Overwhelming views of the Mischabel mountains with the Dom (4,545 m) and Weisshorn. A medieval trade route to beautiful Turtmanntal. Approx. 14 km, 1,025 m ascent, 1,200 m descent, length approx. 5.5 h. Day 7: Gruben - Hotel Weisshorn Impressive views to Bishorn and Weisshorn from Meidpass. Planetenweg (planet trail) at historic Hotel Weisshorn. Approx. 11 km, 1,105 m ascent, 595 m descent, length approx. 4.5 h. Day 8: Hotel Weisshorn - Grimentz | Departure Descent into the Val d'Anniviers past the Pointes de Nava. The tour leads through the village of Ayer and then back up to the Ancien Bisse de Morasse. A long, varied stage. After arrival in Grimentz, luggage retrieval in Sierre and departure.  Approx. 11 km, 270 m ascent, 1050 m descent, length approx. 3.5 h.

Especially the walk from Saas Fee and Grächen is difficult. There are exposed sections along the Balfrin High Trail that require surefootedness and a head for heights. The hikes over the many passes lead into alpine terrain at up to 3,000 metres. The sometimes long stages require good basic fitness and experience in alpine hiking.

Included: Overnight stays with breakfast Halfboard in Hotel Weisshorn Daily luggage transfers (except Hotel-Weisshorn) Cable car ride St. Niklaus – Jungen Costs for luggage pick-up at the station Subsidy for arrival by train Carefully elaborated route Travel documents (1 x per room) Navigation app and GPS data available SwitzerlandMobility-Plus subscription for one year Service-Hotline Not included: Rides on the bus and cable cars are not included in the price (Brig – Binn/Saas Fee, Rosswald – Brig (return) and Hannigalp – Grächen), approx. CHF 40 with half-fare card Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price

Level: Difficult Equipment needed: • Good hiking shoes • Sunglasses • Comfortable hiking clothing suitable for the weather conditions Seasons: Season 1: 30.08 - 14.09 2025 Season 2: 28.06- 29.08 2025 Category: Standard hotels and mountain inns, no en-suite rooms are available on the Simplonpass and in Hotel Weisshorn. Check-in / check-out: Check-in 4pm, check-out 11am Arrival/Parking/Departure: Arrival by public transport to Brig. For direct arrival: Suitcases must be handed in at the hotel. Departure by public transport from Grimentz. For direct departure: Suitcases will be returned to the luggage counter in Sierre by 05:00 p.m. at the latest.