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Flaschenhalde

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Snow-covered forest near Torrentalp, Albinen
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Snow flurry or diffuse visibility? Then this snowshoeing route in the Torrent ski area is the perfect winter experience. It leads through the dense forest and with the snowflakes, this route is twice as much fun.

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moderate

Distance 1.7 km

1:20 h

387 m

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1,931 m

1,545 m

The route starts at the valley station of the gondola in Flaschen / Albinenleitern. Through the dense forest, the path climbs over the Eggen clearing and further up to the middle station Torrentalp. You can take the gondola back to Flaschen.

Author’s recommendation

Hike 300 meters further from the middle station along the forest road in a southwest direction and take a detour to the cozy Torrentalp with its rustic, small church and alpine huts.

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moderate

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moderate

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1,931 m

Lowest point

1,545 m

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Hotel-Restaurant Flaschen, a retreat to the heart of nature
Restaurant Briand

Safety information

Please stay on the signposted and secured path. Off-path there may be avalanche danger and you need additional know-how and appropriate equipment. Respect nature and animals. The route is also used by ski tourers (Movement tracks).

Tips and suggestions

Please check the local winter sports report and status of the facilities. The tourist office in Leukerbad will gladly provide you with information material and can give detailed information about the route.

Roadbook

Restaurant Flaschen – Lichten – Middle station Torrentalp

The path rises relatively steeply through the forest and is unprepared. You need snowshoes especially after recent snowfall or snowdrifts caused by the wind.

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Albinenleitern, Flaschen
Hotel-Restaurant Flaschen, a retreat to the heart of nature
Restaurant Briand
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Albinenleitern (Torrentbahn)

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

Leuk is accessible by train (SBB), then the bus (LLB – Leuk Leukerbad Bus Reisen) goes to Leukerbad. Change here to the bus to Flaschen/Albinenleitern.

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Directions

From Basel and Zürich: Motorway A1 to Bern; A6 to Spiez; towards Kandersteg; Car shuttle Kandersteg – Goppenstein; towards Gampel; Leuk – Leukerbad - Flaschen/Albinenleitern.

From Geneva: Motorway A1 to Lausanne; towards Sion/Sierre; Leuk – Leukerbad - Flaschen/Albinenleitern

From Milan: Motorway A8/A26 towards Simplon; Car shuttle Iselle-Brig; towards Leuk – Leukerbad - Flaschen/Albinenleitern.

Parking

Various parking options in the village of Leukerbad. Follow the local parking guidance system.

Parkings in Leukerbad: Flaschen/Albinenleitern parking lot, Torrent parking garage, Sportarena parking garage, Town hall parking garage, Leukerbad parking garage, Leukerbad Therme parking garage, Alpentherme parking garage.

Coordinates

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2'614'213E 1'134'348N

46.360359, 7.623310

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46°21'37.3"N 7°37'23.9"E

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32T 394094 5135008

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Equipment

Snowshoes, telescopic poles with large baskets, day hiking backpack, comfortable and waterproof winter/hiking boots that fit into the snowshoe bindings, warm and durable winter clothing in layers, gloves, sun protection, gaiters, provisions and drinking water, thermos with hot drink, first aid kit, mobile phone, map material. Off marked/safe routes: avalanche equipment with transceiver, avalanche probe, avalanche shovel, and corresponding know-how.

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Difficulty

moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

1.7 km

Duration

1:20 h

Ascent

387 m

Highest point

1,931 m

Lowest point

1,545 m

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