Saas Fee – Grächen

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This eighth stage will take you from Saas-Fee to Grächen. The route is quite challenging, following a high-altitude path that is partly exposed. A few tricky sections are secured with cables. From Balmiboden onwards, the terrain is difficult. To cross the Biderbach torrent, a culvert has been built to make the crossing safer. This route offers magnificent views of the Fletschhorn, the Weissmies and the Matterhorn.

This walk is part of a multi-day hike: From Airolo to Grimentz via the Alpine Passes Trail

Details

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 12.63 mi
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    Average duration: 10h 35 
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    Difficulty: Very difficult
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    Back to start: No
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    Ascent: + 5,515 ft
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    Descent: - 6,119 ft
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    Highest point: 7,887 ft
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    Lowest point: 5,318 ft
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Waypoints

  1. S : mi 0 - alt. 5,945 ft - Saas Fee – Hotel Marmotte
  2. 1 : mi 0.7 - alt. 5,981 ft - Sign No. 6
  3. 2 : mi 0.89 - alt. 6,014 ft - Sign No. 6
  4. 3 : mi 1.56 - alt. 6,276 ft - Sign No. 6
  5. 4 : mi 2.7 - alt. 7,001 ft - Sign No. 6 – Balmiboden
  6. 5 : mi 10.11 - alt. 7,152 ft - Sign No. 6
  7. 6 : mi 10.53 - alt. 7,018 ft - Kapelle Hannigalp
  8. 7 : mi 10.72 - alt. 6,946 ft - Hannigalp
  9. 8 : mi 12.04 - alt. 5,702 ft - Sign No. 6
  10. 9 : mi 12.4 - alt. 5,394 ft - Sign No. 6 – Grächen
  11. E : mi 12.63 - alt. 5,318 ft - Grächen – Hotel Walliserhof

Notes

This hiking route follows the Alpine Passes Trail, which is marked on Swiss maps.

Signposting: at every major junction, you will find signposts:
- Sign No. 6 with a No. 6 sticker indicating this trail.
- R sign: Yellow sign with a hiker pictogram

Before setting off, it is advisable to check the Suisse Topo website for any trail closures and diversions. This information is updated in real time.

As well as the Visorando app, you can also download the swisstopo app ( free of charge), where you’ll find this information too.

Transport: Timetables

Weather: before setting off, check the Swiss Weather Service or Météo Blue

Hiking kit, including good walking boots.

Accommodation:

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