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Col du Grimsel walks
The Sidelhorn from the Grimsel Pass, on the shores of Lake Totensee
Visorando Member
5.13 mi
+1,978 ft
-1,962 ft
5 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Oberwald (Valais)
Starting from the Grimsel Pass in the Bernese Alps, this mountain hike ascends to the summit of the Sidelhorn before descending through the valley of the high-altitude lakes. The route first climbs above the Totensee and its mountain-pass hotel, along a stony path that soon overlooks the Rhône Valley and the surrounding glacial peaks. The final ascent involves scrambling up a rocky ridge to a wide viewpoint overlooking the High Bernese Alps and their glaciers. The return route runs alongside the Jostsee, a small mountain lake, before following a balcony-like path back towards the pass. A true alpine ascent, to be attempted only in the height of summer, in fine, dry weather, and reserved for seasoned walkers wishing to experience the Swiss high mountains.
Walks near Col du Grimsel
Tour of the Göscheneralpsee - Descent via the Panorama trail
3.98 mi
+512 ft
-2,657 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Göschenen (Canton of Uri)
The second stage of this circuit starts at the Dammahütte and follows a "Panorama" trail through a glacial cirque, then continues along the northern shore of the lake.
Tour of the Göscheneralpsee - Ascent to the Dammahütte
3.25 mi
+2,687 ft
-584 ft
3h 50
Difficult
Departure from Göschenen (Canton of Uri)
The first stage of this two-day circuit involves climbing up to the Damahütte via a path on the southern shore of the lake.
Gottardo Passo - Andermatt
8.02 mi
+108 ft
-2,228 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Airolo (Ticino)
This second stage will take you to the charming village of Andermatt. Descending from the Passo Gottardo, you will follow the Gotthardreuss to Hospental, which joins the Furkareuss to form the Reuss. You will quickly leave theItalian-speaking canton of Ticinoand enter the German-speaking canton of Uri. Andermatt is a renowned winter sports resort.
Rifugio Margaroli - Salecchio Superiore
6.83 mi
+1,565 ft
-3,812 ft
4h 30
Difficult
Departure from Formazza (Verbano-Cusio-Ossola)
This third stage is very wild and not very busy. After Lago Vannino and Passo Busin, you will discover another lake, Lago Busin Inferiore. During the descent to Salecchio, you will notice the Walser habitat as you pass through hamlets such as Case Francoli and Salecchio Superiore. The dormitory at Rifugio Zum Gora dates back to the 17th century.