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Glacier TrailPhoto: Saastal Tourismus AG ., Saastal Tourismus AG
At the end of the Allalin Glacier, you ascend over snow and scree on the side of the Schwarzberg to the Schwarzbergchopf. The Schwarzbergchopf is a good resting place with a magnificent view of the Mattmark reservoir. From here, the path is marked red-white and well visible. Some sections are exposed and steep. From the Schwarzbergalp, a mountain road leads down to the Mattmark reservoir.
The Glacier Trail is the only alpine hiking trail in the Saas Valley that leads over two glaciers.
Note:
Users of alpine hiking trails must be sure-footed, free from dizziness, in very good physical condition, and able to handle rope and ice axe. They must also be able to overcome climbing sections using their hands and be familiar with mountain hazards.
Author’s recommendation
A rest at the Britannia Hut is recommended before crossing the glaciers.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Britannia hut SACMattmark Restaurant
Safety information
- Due to strong melting, both glaciers should be crossed early (by 11:00 am).
- Observe information on the condition of the path
- The path is not recommended in fog
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Use of the hiking trails and information on this website is at your own risk. Conditions on site may cause route changes.
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Use only marked hiking trails and follow all signs and instructions – for your own safety, to protect livestock, and without disturbing the peace of wildlife.
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Be considerate towards other trail users and the landscape. Take your waste and the waste of others with you.
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Carry sun protection. UV radiation at altitude can be very strong, even in cloudy weather.
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Plan your hike carefully: consider the required fitness of all participants, weather forecasts, and seasonal dependencies.
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Weather conditions in the mountains can change very quickly and without warning. Appropriate clothing and sufficient provisions (food and drink) are very important. Turn back early in bad weather.
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Do not enter glaciers without a mountain guide.
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Observe warning signals indicating hazards.
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Inform third parties about your route and, if possible, never go alone.
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Pay attention to the opening hours of the mountain railways.
Tips and suggestions
Saastal Tourismus AGObere Dorfstrasse 2
CH- 3906 Saas-Fee
Tel.: +41 (0)27 958 18 58
E-Mail: info@saas-fee.ch
www.saas-fee.ch
Saas-Fee Mountain Railways AG
Panoramastrasse 5
CH- 3906 Saas-Fee
Tel.: +41 (0)27 958 11 00
E-Mail: bergbahnen@saas-fee.ch
www.saas-fee.ch/bergbahnen
Britannia Hut SAC
CH- 3906 Saas-Fee
Tel.: +41 (0) 27 957 22 88
E-Mail: info.britannia@saas-fee.ch
www.britannia.ch
Restaurant Mattmark
CH- 3905 Saas-Almagell
Tel.: +41 (0)27 957 29 06
E-Mail: info@restaurant-mattmark.ch
www.restaurant-mattmark.ch
Roadbook
Morenia Station - Britannia Hut - Scharzbergchopf - Mattmark Dam
Schwarzbergchopf
Mattmark Restaurant
Mattmark Dam
Mattmark
Public transport
Take the SBB to Visp and change there to the post bus towards Saas-Fee (Bus 511).
Directions
The Saas Valley is easily and comfortably accessible by car from all directions, whether from Switzerland or abroad. From the north, you reach us via Bern through the Lötschberg car shuttle. From the east, you come via the Furka Pass or the Furka car shuttle. From the south, we are accessible via the Simplon Pass or the Simplon car shuttle, and from the west, you drive via Lausanne along the Rhône Valley to Visp and from there towards Saas-Fee. From Visp, you drive south towards Saas-Fee. At the "Killerhof" roundabout near Stalden, take the second exit to Saas-Fee. In Saas-Grund, turn right towards Saas-Fee after the church.
Parking
You can find parking spaces in the parking garage directly at the entrance to Saas-Fee.
Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
Hiking guide Saas-Fee/Saas Valley (Banzhaf/Retze/Zurbriggen) ISBN 978-3-907099-32-2
Author’s map recommendations
Hiking map Saas-Fee 1:25,000 (ISBN 978-3-905756-25-8)
Hiking map Saas-Fee/Saas Valley
Book recommendations for this region:
Recommended maps for this region:
Equipment
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Good footwear
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Outdoor clothing: always carry a waterproof jacket
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Sun protection
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Fluids and provisions
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Hiking poles (optional)
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Navigation tool
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First aid kit
- Crampons (optional)
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
User Questions
Unanswered