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Gorge Alpine

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Alpine Gorge between Saas-Fee and Saas-Grund
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On this adventure route, you cross the Fee Gorge using zip lines, suspension bridges, ladders, and steel cables. Experience canyoning in a different way – without water!

moderate

Distance 4 km

3:45 h

230 m

236 m

1,804 m

1,577 m

A special adventure course has been set up in the Fee Gorge between Saas-Fee and Saas-Grund. Highlights of the passage are the pendulum walk and the rappelling from the airy Nepali bridge. After completing the route, you reach Saas-Grund in a short walk.

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Difficulty

B/C moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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Highest point

Saas-Fee, 1,804 m

Lowest point

Saas-Grund, 1,577 m

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Approach

0 m 0:05 h

Wall height

220 m

Climbing length

1,100 m, 3:00 h

Descent

230 m, 0:45 h

Track types

Asphalt

709 m

Forested/wild trail

144 m

Path

2.1 km

Road

75 m

Via ferrata

966 m

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Safety information

Weather: Anyone on via ferrata routes should consider weather forecasts. A sudden worsening of the weather can be life-threatening. Via ferrata routes must be avoided in case of thunderstorms.

Falling rock danger: There is a risk of falling rocks on via ferrata routes, mostly triggered by preceding climbers or wildlife. Protect yourself by wearing a helmet.

Securing: When on a via ferrata, always make sure to keep sufficient distance from the preceding climber. There should only be one person in an anchoring section at a time.

Tips and suggestions

Passage only possible with a mountain guide. In summer, the whole gorge is passable; in winter, only the lower part of the gorge.

Equipment rental: available in local sports shops

More information about the destination can be found here:

Saas-Fee

Roadbook

From the bus terminal in Saas-Fee, the entry point can be reached within a few minutes on foot. The approach is via a descent through the tower of the La Gorge restaurant. The route begins with a first zip line and then shaky suspension bridges. Climbers are constantly accompanied by the roar of the Feevispa along the route. From the last 80-meter-long suspension bridge, the more daring can rappel down. Alternatively, the rappel can be avoided by passing through a narrow rock crevice. At the end of the adventure course, you zip line into a mystical grotto – the way out leads via rope ladders to the course exit. From the exit, a path leads to the hamlet Unter den Bodmen, from where you can reach Saas-Grund in 10 minutes. From the campsite, follow the Kapellenweg back to Saas-Fee.

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Saas-Fee, Busterminal
Saas Museum
Pilgrimage Chapel to the Virgin Mary ‘Zur Hohen Stiege’
Parish Church of the Sacred Heart, Saas-Fee
Feekinn Chapel
Saas-Fee
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Public transport

Train connections to Visp and regular bus connections from Visp to Saas-Fee.

Directions

From Basel and Zurich: Motorway A1 to Bern; A6 to Spiez; direction Kandersteg; car shuttle Kandersteg – Goppenstein; direction Gampel - Visp - Saas-Fee. From Geneva: Motorway A1 to Lausanne; direction Sion/Siders; Leuk – Visp - Saas-Fee.

Parking

Saas-Fee is car-free. Use the parking garage at the village entrance.

Coordinates

SwissGrid

2'637'961E 1'106'505N

46.108984, 7.929607

DMS

46°06'32.3"N 7°55'46.6"E

UTM

32T 417279 5106713

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Book recommendation by the author

Eugen E. Hüsler, Daniel Anker: The Via Ferratas of Switzerland

Author’s map recommendations

Topographic maps 1:25,000 SwissTopo: 1329 Saas

Equipment

For walking a via ferrata, a harness with a via ferrata set for self-protection is mandatory. Due to the risk of falling rocks, wearing a helmet is also a must.

Pay attention to good footwear, suitable clothing, and sufficient provisions. Gloves give additional protection to fingers and joints and prevent abrasions.

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Parts of this content were machine translated from German.

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Difficulty

B/C moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

4 km

Duration

3:45 h

Ascent

230 m

Descent

236 m

Highest point

1,804 m

Lowest point

1,577 m

Round trip Refreshment stops available Geological highlights Insider tip Completely cable-secured

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