T3 - [CH] (T1/T2) Sun of a Bitsch 🌞

08Mar Sat
10:00

 ZH HB/Fiesch Talstation

Organized by:  Botond Kovács-Nüszl
 Repeat event
Route

Fiescheralp -Riederalp - Bitsch

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Description

Hoi hikers,


One hike, 2 seasons: Winter in the mountains, then spring in the valley. With the view of the great Aletsch glacier, some 4k peaks and the Rhone valley.


More info about the first part of the trail: https://www.aletscharena.ch/en/activities/tour/winter-hike-fiescheralp-riederalp

 

Middle part:  

https://www.aletscharena.ch/en/activities/tour/winter-hike-moosfluh-riederalp


Last part (until Oberried): part:  https://www.aletscharena.ch/en/activities/tour/winter-hike-from-riederalp-to-ried-moerel-via-oberried


Weather forecast: 🌞 Bettmeralp , Bitsch


Note: This hike is not suitable for beginners. Spikes are recommended for the first part.


How to get there:

Journey by public transport: ZH HB - Brig - Fiesch - Fiescheralp (cable car)

The train (IC8 to Brig) departs at 07:02 from ZH HB. Yay, direct train to Brig, hopefully with some downgraded 1st class coaches.

Journey by car: Use gps. Note, this is not a roundtrip.


Meeting point:
10:00 AM -  Fiesch cable car, valley station. Please buy your tickets in advance!

 
Hike:
  • The hike will last ca. 6 hours with a lot of viewpoints.
  • Short lunch break at the Hohfluh.
  • The pace will be medium with enough time to admire the landscape. In case you're not able to keep up with the pace, we might split up.
  • Options to shorten the hike:
    • Exit point in Riederalp if you want to skip the most of the downhill. (9 km and 1200 hm less)
    • Exit point in Ried-Mörel cable car middle station, if you want to skip the last part of the downhill. (1km and 500 hm less)

Equipment:

  • Proper hiking boots, poles, spikes, snacks, enough water, proper (warm) clothes acc. to the weather, sunscreen, good mood and fitness.

Standard Disclaimer:

This is not a guided tour, every individual is responsible for their actions, choices and judgement. It is your own responsibility to assess your fitness condition for this hike, to assure adequate equipment (boots, clothes, etc.), insurance coverage and to check and evaluate the weather forecast. In case professional rescue services are required, you will be responsible for the costs.
The organiser holds no responsibility for any injuries or death that might result directly or indirectly from this event. The organiser does not warrant the accuracy of the description of the hike.
By joining the hike, you accept the terms explained above.
Please be aware that you join at your own risk.

Additional notes

  • The organizer is no professional guide. Participants are responsible for themselves, must do their own research about the route, and must be able to navigate by themselves (in case the groups split for some reason, for example).
  • Out of respect for the others, please be on time. If you happen to be late, contact the organizer.
  • If you have a No Show in your profile (= you did not show up to a hike you signed up to in the past), I may exclude you from the event.
  • Unjoining allowed until 12 hours before the start of the event. If you are unable to be join for whatever reason, contact the organizer.


Frequently asked questions

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Click on Carpool button, and then Join a car, or Add a car.

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