Alpine passes trail - Mattertal to Val d'Anniviers

Day 1: Saas-Fee - Grächen Luggage drop-off in Brig and bus to Saas-Fee. 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, 1,250 m ascent, 1,450 m descent, length approx. 7 h. Day 2: 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. 13 km, 1,025 m ascent, 1,200 m descent, length approx. 5.5 h. Day 3: Gruben - Hotel Weisshorn Impressive views to Bishorn and Weisshorn from Meidpass. Planetenweg (planet trail) at historic Hotel Weisshorn. Approx. 11 km, 1,160 m ascent, 645 m descent, length approx. 4.5 h. Day 4: 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. 12 km, 245 m ascent, 915 m descent, length approx. 3.5 h.

The high-altitude trek connecting Saas Fee and Grächen offers a challenging adventure. This trail along the Balfrin High Trail includes exposed segments that demand both a steady footing and a fearless spirit. As you venture across numerous mountain passes, you'll find yourself immersed in the breathtaking alpine landscape, reaching elevations of up to 3000 meters. Completing these extended stages necessitates a solid foundation of physical fitness and prior experience in alpine hiking.

Included: • Overnight stays according to the program with breakfast  • Halfboard in Hotel Weisshorn • Cable car ride St. Niklaus – Jungen • Daily luggage transfers (except Hotel-Weisshorn)   • Costs for luggage pick-up at the station (for direct departure and direct arrival)  • 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 (Brig – Binn, Rosswald – Brig (return) and Hannigalp – Grächen). Approx. CHF 40 with half-fare card  • Tourist tax, if due

Possibility of additional nights - booking after your payment (you will be contacted by our booking team): • Brig: CHF 95 (per person in double room) • Single room surcharge: CHF 40 • Grimentz: CHF 95 (per person in double room) • Single room surcharge: CHF 40

• Up to 29 days before start of the trip: 20% • 28 – 15 days before start of the trip: 50% • 14 – 08 days before start of the trip: 70% • 07 – 1 days before start of the trip: 90% • 0 days before start of the trip / No show: 100%

Level: Difficult Equipment needed: • Good hiking shoes • Sunglasses • Comfortable hiking clothing suitable for the weather conditions Season: Season 1: 31.08. - 15.09.2024 Season 2: 29.06. - 30.08.2024 Category: Standard hotels and mountain inns, no en-suite rooms are available in Hotel Weisshorn