Fiesch - Fiescheralp Trail

Tip

5.86 km long

Difficulty: difficult

Condition: very difficult

Snowshoe

4:10 h
5.86 km
1,123 m
1,090 m
2,213 m
1,123 m
Start: Fiesch, Birchi
Destination: Fiescheralp, mountain station of the Fiesch-Fiescheralp aerial cableway

From the valley floor up to the Fiescheralp, that requires stamina! But the climb through the idyllic forest, past rustic Valais houses, is worth the effort.

The snowshoe hike begins on the valley floor in Fiesch. The path winds in tight switchbacks through the snowy forest up to the Fiescherstafel. The beautifully located, idyllic hamlet invites you to a well-deserved rest with a wonderful view after the ascent, which requires stamina. From here you leave the forest behind. Parallel to the Heimatt slope, the snowshoe tour continues uphill over open terrain to the destination of the route on the Fiescheralp.

Pavements

Unknown

Asphalt

Trail

Path

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

Directions

Fiesch, Birchi - Heimatt - Fiescheralp

Tour information

Stop at an Inn

Equipment

We recommend:

Good and waterproof footwear
Snowshoes
Hiking poles
Weather-dependent, waterproof and warm clothing
Headgear
Sunscreen
Provisions
Camera
Printout of the hiking trail (click on "Print" to download)

Directions & Parking facilities

Follow the Cantonal Road 19 to the Fiesch exit, then follow the Furka road to the parking facilities.

Large, fee-based parking lot at the valley station of the Fiesch-Eggishorn aerial cableway (Aletsch Bahnen AG).

By train from Brig or Oberwald to Fiesch, then on foot to the start of the route in the Birchi district.

Additional information

Aletsch Arena AG
Furkastrasse 39
CH-3983 Mörel-Filet
+41 27 928 58 58
info@aletscharena.ch
www.aletscharena.ch

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

With rustic Valais houses, the Fiescherstafel is a unique rest stop and photo spot. Especially since you look like in the old days with snowshoes.

Safety guidelines

Winter sports report

Use of the winter hiking trails and information on this website is at your own risk. The conditions on site may cause changes to the route.

Carry a map with you. Download the full description of the hiking trail including a large-scale map by clicking "Print" at the top right of the page.
Use only marked hiking trails and follow all signposts and instructions – for your own safety, to protect livestock, and without disturbing the calm of wildlife.
Behave considerately towards other trail users and the landscape. Take your rubbish and the rubbish of others with you.
Carry additional sunscreen. UV rays at high altitudes can be particularly strong in winter, even in cloudy weather.
Plan your hike carefully: take into account the required fitness of all participants, weather forecasts and seasonal dependencies.
Weather conditions in the mountains can change very quickly and without warning. Appropriate clothing and sufficient provisions (food and drink) are very important. In case of unstable weather, it is better to turn back early.
Do not venture onto glaciers without a mountain guide.
Observe warning signals indicating dangers, especially avalanche risk.
Inform third parties about your route and if possible, never go alone.

Note(s)
Due to the altitude and route, good footwear is absolutely necessary for this winter hike.

The snowshoe trails can be used without a guide. Warning: They are not groomed, not prepared and not checked daily. They are also not secured against natural hazards such as avalanches or falling rocks. For a guaranteed safe snowshoe experience, observe the weather forecasts and the current avalanche bulletin. Using the paths is at your own risk!

Map

At the mountain railways and info centers of the Aletsch Arena, you will receive a free panorama map.

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