SFT - Almagelleralp - Gspon

20.55 km long
Difficulty: medium
Condition: easy
Great panorama
Hike
  • 6:30 h
  • 20.55 km
  • 646 m
  • 948 m
  • 1,864 m
  • 2,523 m
  • 659 m
  • Start: Almagelleralp
  • Destination: Gspon
Discover the eastern Valais Alps in 9 stages over 122 kilometers.

3rd stage: On the paths of the Walser. From the Almagelleralp you climb diagonally to the right out of the valley to reach a vantage point on Saas Fee and the Mischabel group. You cross an area with avalanche protection devices and via the nature trail you reach Kreuzboden, the crucial point for the ascent to the “Trittico del Sempione” and to the Weissmies, with an outstanding view of the 4000m peaks of the Saas Valley. You then continue on a wide path with small ascents and descents, you pass small Walser settlements and ancient pastures and finally you reach Gspon.

Good to know

Pavements

Asphalt
Trail
Path

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Almagelleralp - Kreuzboden - Hoferälpji - Oberfinili - Gspon

Equipment

Equipment adapted to the weather is essential. Good, sturdy mountain boots are strongly recommended for all hikes.

Directions & Parking facilities

By bus or private vehicle to Saas Almagell, then by cable car to "Furggustalden".
With the bus to Saas Almagell and then with the cable car up to "Furggustalden".

Additional information

Weitere Informationen finden Sie auf: www.simplon.ch

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Take a break at the Kreuzbodensee and enjoy your lunch break there. Listen to the silence of nature.

Safety guidelines

The hike is at your own risk. Insurance is the hiker's responsibility.

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Location and Contact

SFT - Almagelleralp - Gspon
3905 Saas-Almagell