08^Nov Sat
09:15

Hoi hikers,

Let's check, whether the larches in the Saas valley are really so beautiful, as they are advertised.

The route is part of the Alpin Passes Trail, Stage 19, but we are adding a bit more variety by going up to the Weissmieshütte and, if the snow conditions allow it, to the Jegihorn, above 3200m. For that part, spikes can be useful.

Description:

https://schweizmobil.ch/de/wanderland/route-6/etappe-19

Whatsapp chat: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KqR4vB22rwhBfMvbFHyqTW?mode=wwt

Weather forecast: sunny, a bit chilly Gspon

This is medium/fast paced (min. 600 hm/h) hike, not suitable for beginners.

The route is 90% snow-free, you can check the webcam here: https://hohsaas.roundshot.com/kreuzboden/#/

How to get there:

Journey by public transport: ZH HB - Bern - Visp - Stalden-Saas, Bahnhof (bus) - Staldenried (cable car) - Gspon (cable car)

The train (IC1 to Geneve) departs at 06:32 from ZH HB. 

Journey by car: Use gps. Note: It's not a roundtrip. 

Meeting point:

9:15 AM - Gspon, Bergstation

Hike:

The hike will last ca. 8 hours with a lot of viewpoints.

Short (ca. 20 Min.) picnic lunch break at somewhere halfway.

The pace will be moderate/fast 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: Skipping the Jegihorn/Weissmieshütte and going down earlier.

Note: the Saas-Grund cable cars will not be in operation!

Equipment:

Proper hiking shoes, poles, picnic lunch, snacks, enough water (2+ l), sunscreen, headlamp (just in case), proper clothes acc. to the weather, 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.