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Altitude route GrächenPhoto: Saastal Tourismus AG ., Saastal Tourismus AG
On the demanding and wild romantic high path from Grächen to Saas Fee, you enjoy a breathtaking view of the surrounding mountain world and the Saas Valley.
The hike starts at Hannigalp above Grächen. The path leads through the forest southbound to the Furggen viewpoint. In the first part, you hike over exposed paths and ditches past the Stock to the Rote Biel above Eisten.
From the Rote Biel you descend through the larch forest down to Schweibbach. The path continues sideways and upwards to Lammugrabu. There you cross a huge scree field. According to legend, a dragon once gnawed on the mountain here and was banished by the people of Saas. Over the Schilt above Saas-Balen and the following Stafelälpji, you reach Senggbodu below the Spilboden (not on the route), which is said to be cursed.
After Senggbodu, you come through the larch forest onto a wide path that passes the Bä Rufalla and leads to Saas-Fee.
Author’s recommendation
The Grächen high path is the seventh of nine stages of the Monte Rosa route, a high alpine circular hike around the Monte Rosa massif and the Mischabel range, which should only be undertaken by sure-footed nature lovers. The path is partially exposed but very well secured and offers magnificent views into the Saas Valley and of the imposing pyramid of the Bietschhorn.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
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Use of hiking trails and information on this website is at your own risk. Conditions on site may cause changes to the route.
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Use only marked hiking trails and follow all signposts and instructions – for your own safety, to protect grazing animals, and without disturbing the peace of wildlife.
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Be considerate towards other trail users and the landscape. Take your rubbish and other people’s rubbish with you.
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Carry sun protection. UV rays at high altitudes 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 go onto glaciers without a mountain guide.
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Observe warning signs indicating dangers.
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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 times of the mountain lifts.
Tips and suggestions
Saastal Tourism AG
Obere Dorfstrasse 2
3906 Saas-Fee
Tel.: +41 (0)27 958 18 58
E-Mail:
www.saas-fee.ch
Saas-Fee bus terminal
3906 Saas-Fee Tel.: +41 (0)27 58 454 26 16
E-Mail:
www.postauto.ch/wallis
Touristic enterprise Grächen AG
Village square
3925 Grächen
Tel. +41 (0)27 955 60 60
E-Mail:
www.graechen.ch
Family mountain restaurant Hannigalp
3925 Grächen
Tel.: +41 (0)27 955 60 20
www.graechen.ch/site/de/aufenthalt/gastronomie/hannigalp
Roadbook
Hannigalp - Stock - Rote Biel - Schweibbach - Lammugrabe - Bä Rufalla - Saas-Fee
Stock
Saas-Fee, Post
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Take the SBB to Visp, change to the MGB regional train. In St. Niklaus change to the post bus direction Grächen. Get off at the final stop in Grächen and take the gondola to Hannigalp.
From Saas-Fee: Take the post bus to Stalden, change to the MGB regional train there. In St. Niklaus change to the post bus direction Grächen, get off at the final stop in Grächen and take the gondola to Hannigalp.
Directions
Cantonal road to Visp, at the roundabout near the Landbrücke south towards Saas-Fee & Zermatt. At the 'Killerhof' roundabout (towards Stalden) take the first exit towards Zermatt. At the roundabout in St. Niklaus take the third exit towards Grächen. There is a parking lot at the valley station in Grächen.Parking
Brigger parking garage at the village entrance or directly at the valley station of the gondola lift.
Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
Hiking guide Saas-Fee/Saas Valley (Banzhaf/Retze/Zurbriggen) ISBN 978-3-907099-32-2
Monte Rosa-Matterhorn route
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 food supplies
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Walking sticks (optional)
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Navigation tool
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First aid kit
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
User Questions