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Herbriggen – Topalihütte
Visorando Member
5.85 mi
+6,791 ft
-2,152 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from St. Niklaus (Valais)
See the guide on route moderation.
The classic hike from Randa is very often closed. This hike starts at Herbriggen (accessible by train from Randa).The route is much steeper than the one starting from Randa; furthermore, once you reach Tälli, the ‘normal’ route is also closed due to rockfalls, and a new route has been marked out joining the alpine path linking the Topali Hut (Topalihütte) to the Barrhorn, which adds 400 metres of elevation gain. The difficulty rating is ‘very difficult’, to reflect the total duration of the hike, which takes into account the significant elevation gain covered in two main sections, and the steep nature of the first ascent. There are no technical difficulties other than the elevation gain (2,000 m elevation gain over 9.5 km).
Walks near Gare de Herbriggen
Europahutte - Saint Nicklaus
9.38 mi
+2,802 ft
-6,529 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Randa (Valais)
A new stage on the balcony at the foot of the great peaks separating the valleys of Zermatt and Saas Fee.
Europahütte - Europaweghütte
6.95 mi
+3,107 ft
-3,392 ft
5h 55
Difficult
Departure from Randa (Valais)
Due to the closure of the large Himalayan footbridge over the Grabengufer scree, it is necessary to take the emergency path down to Tasch and then undertake a remarkable climb to the alpine hamlet of Täschalp, where the Europaweghütte lodge is located.
Sankt Niklaus - Zermatt
12.37 mi
+2,178 ft
-541 ft
7h 35
Difficult
Departure from St. Niklaus (Valais)
This fourteenth and final stage is the longest, but does not present any difficulties. The route from Sankt Niklaus to Zermatt is obvious. It follows the Matter Vispa, the river that flows down from Zermatt, and the rack railway line, which terminates in Zermatt. All the ingredients for a picture-postcard Swiss scene are there: the Matterhorn, glaciers, the torrent, churches with bulbous steeples, the little rack railway and the magnificent car-free village of Zermatt.
Saint Nicklaus - Gruben
9.72 mi
+6,283 ft
-3,980 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from St. Niklaus (Valais)
A beautiful mountain stage with a pass bearing the sweet name of Augstbordpass.
Grachen - Europahutte
9.30 mi
+4,780 ft
-2,789 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Grächen (Valais)
Grachen, an important village, dominates the Zermatt valley, which you will be flying over all day. After a gentle climb to Saint-Nicolas on its pedestal, you just need to pass from scree to scree to reach the welcome Refuge d'Europahutte after a long traverse.
Grachen - Saas-Fee
11.39 mi
+5,226 ft
-4,606 ft
9h 45
Difficult
Departure from Grächen (Valais)
And here is the last stage of this route, and what a stage it is! A pleasant climb to reach Hannigalp and find the famous balcony trail that overlooks the valley leading to Saas Fee.
Europaweg-Hütte - Théodule refuge
12.57 mi
+6,768 ft
-3,114 ft
11h 40
Difficult
Departure from Täsch (Valais)
Due to the closure of the Europaweg trail between Täschalp and Zermatt, we had to modify the original route. Return to Täsch via another trail and, given the long distance to cover, take the shuttle to Zermatt. Short break in this unique town at the foot of the Matterhorn, cable car to Trockener Steg and then walk to the Théodule refuge.
Saas Fee - Grachen
9.72 mi
+4,268 ft
-3,212 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Saas Fee (Valais)
A long balcony stage allowing you to climb up the Saas Fée valley, dominating it by about 500m and sometimes more. A spectacular route passing from one valley floor to another, with the special feature of being able to see the next change in valley floor in the distance.
