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Easy running section behind the MittaghornPhoto: Saastal Tourismus AG ., Saastal Tourismus AG
A day route of the highest class! The Glacier Trail offers pure variety: alpine panorama, singletrail, mountain hut stops, glacier crossing and a rapid downhill and requires experience in alpine trail running.
The route starting in Saas-Fee is challenging. 30 kilometers, 1,700 meters of altitude difference, everything is included from the glacier world to the singletrail through the larch forest.
In Saas-Fee, you first start southwest, passing the Alpin Express station and the Spielbodenbahn and turn east at the falcon breeding station. Now the first ascent towards Plattjen begins, passing the old mountain house and continuing to the gondola station, which operates only in winter. At the mountain station of the Plattjenbahn, one of the many highlights awaits. Behind the Mittaghorn there is a good running trail leading to an impressive view of the Mattmark area and Saas-Almagell.
Before the Egginerjoch, the path ascends and leads over the scree slope of the former Chessjeng glacier to the Britannia Hut. Here the next highlight awaits with the crossing of two glaciers. After leaving the hut, you reach the Hohlaub Glacier after a short time. Follow the markers to a rock island over which you get to the Allalin Glacier. After a longer crossing of flat, hard snow and ice, you leave the glacier and reach the hiking trail again. From here a steep descent leads to the Mattmark reservoir before you descend along the valley path to Saas-Almagell. From Saas-Almagell, a last ascent of 150 meters leads back to Saas-Fee.
Note:
The path crosses glaciers and is marked in blue and white. Users of alpine hiking trails must be surefooted, free from vertigo, in very good physical condition, and proficient in the use of rope and ice axe. They must also be able to overcome climbing sections using their hands and understand the dangers of the mountains.
It is strongly recommended to cross the glacier before 11:00 a.m.
Author’s recommendation
- The Klein Allalin (3,069 m) can be easily climbed. The reward: a magnificent view of the four-thousand-meter peaks of the surrounding mountain landscape.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Britannia hut SACMattmark Dam
Safety information
Use of the hiking trails and the information on this website is at your own risk. Conditions on site may lead to changes in the route.
- Use only marked trail paths and observe all signposts and instructions—for your own safety, for the protection of grazing animals, and out of respect for wildlife. Close the gates after passing through.
- Be considerate towards other trail users, plants, and animals.
- Carry additional sun protection. UV rays can be very strong at altitude, even in cloudy weather.
- Plan your trail carefully: consider the required fitness level of all participants, weather forecasts, and seasonal dependencies.
- Weather conditions in the mountains can change very quickly and without warning. Appropriate clothing and provisions (food and drink) are very important. In unstable weather, it is better to turn back early.
- Inform others about your trail route and if possible do not go alone.
- Observe warning signs indicating dangers at riverbanks, along watercourses below dams and reservoirs: water levels can rise quickly and without warning.
Tips and suggestions
Style: flow 70%, technical 25%, exposed 5%
Running: 75%
More information about the destination:
Saas Valley Tourism AG
Obere Dorfstrasse 2
3906 Saas-Fee
Tel.: +41 (0)27 958 18 58
E-mail: info@saas-fee.ch
www.saas-fee.ch
Britannia Hut SAC
CH- 3906 Saas-Fee
Tel.: +41 (0) 27 957 22 88
E-mail: info.britannia@saas-fee.ch
www.britannia.ch
Roadbook
Saas-Fee - Plattjen - Heidenfridhof - Britannia Hut - Schwarzbergchopf - Mattmark - Zer Meiggeru - Saas-Almagell - Bodmen - Saas-Fee
Schwarzbergchopf
Mattmark Dam
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Take the SBB to Visp and change there to the post bus towards Saas-Fee (bus 511).
Directions
The Saas Valley is easily and conveniently 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 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 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 will find parking in the parking garage directly at the entrance to Saas-Fee.
Coordinates
Equipment
- Trail running shoes
- Outdoor clothing: always carry a waterproof jacket
- Sun protection
- Fluids and snacks
- Poles
- Navigation tool
- First aid kit
- Additionally recommended for this route: crampons/ice axes
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
User Questions