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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 Topalihütte
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gruben - Zinal
12.78 mi
+3,150 ft
-3,629 ft
8h 35
Difficult
Departure from Oberems (Valais)
Another high-altitude stage with a stop in Saint-Luc, then transfer to Zinal by post bus.
Gruben - Grachen
10.56 mi
+5,505 ft
-6,040 ft
9h 40
Difficult
Departure from Oberems (Valais)
Today's stage is divided into three parts: on foot from Gruben to Jungu, by cable car from Jungu to Saint-Niklaus, and by bus from Saint-Niklaus to Grachen.
Gruben - Sankt Niklaus
10.22 mi
+4,055 ft
-6,407 ft
8h 15
Very difficult
Departure from Oberems (Valais)
This thirteenth stage takes place in the high mountains and, depending on the season, may involve crossing snowfields. The trail is shared with the Apenpässe-Weg, marked with green vignettes No. 6. From the hotel, the trail climbs towards the Augstbordpass, crossing alpine pastures to Grüobu Oberstafel. Then the landscape becomes increasingly rocky until you reach the Augstbordpass. At the pass, you will have earned a well-deserved break. The descent continues through numerous scree slopes and rock fields, but the path is always well marked. From Abiheiji (Twraa Ridge), the route to Jungen is more pleasant and the path is often paved. From Jungen, there is still an 850-metre descent to Sankt Niklaus. (You can take the cable car to avoid this last descent.)
Zinal - Cabane de Moiry
7.69 mi
+6,066 ft
-2,306 ft
8h 50
Difficult
Departure from Ayer (Valais)
The Val d'Anniviers ends at the Zinal Glacier and the Moiry Glacier, separated by the Pigne de la Lé and the Garda Bordon. The route of this fourth stage will take you to the Cabane de Moiry, very close to the glacier of the same name. To avoid the long climb to Sorebois, take the cable car to the Weisshorn area. You will switch to the Moiry side and overlook this magnificent lake at an average altitude of 2,500 metres. Upon arrival at the Cabane de Moiry, you will be richly rewarded.