- 2:30 h
- 3.82 km
- 500 m
- 1,059 m
- 1,558 m
- 499 m
- Start: Fiesch, Aletsch Zoo
- Destination: Bellwald, top station of aerial cable car
The starting point for the snowshoe hike is the valley station of the Fiesch-Eggishorn cable car. From there, you walk along Bregeraweg until you reach the fork leading to Bellwald. After crossing the snow-covered forest, you reach Gibelegga. From here, walk up to the St. Anne’s Chapel near the site of the former Valais hamlets of “Z’Mettje” and “Ze Fälle”. The route continues over open terrain to Bellwald, one of the oldest and best-preserved mountain villages in Valais. From here you are afforded beautiful views of Goms and Fiesch. Take the Fürgangenbahn cable car back down into the valley and continue your journey to Fiesch by train.
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Directions
Valley station of Fiesch-Eggishorn cable car – Gibelegga – St. Anne’s Chapel – Bellwald
The starting point for the snowshoe hike is the valley station of the Fiesch-Eggishorn cable car. From there, you walk along Bregeraweg until you reach the fork leading to Bellwald. After crossing the snow-covered forest, you reach Gibelegga. From here, walk up to the St. Anne’s Chapel near the site of the former Valais hamlets of “Z’Mettje” and “Ze Fälle”. The route continues over open terrain to Bellwald, one of the oldest and best-preserved mountain villages in Valais. From here you are afforded beautiful views of Goms and Fiesch. Take the Fürgangenbahn cable car back down into the valley and continue your journey to Fiesch by train.
Equipment
We recommend:
good, waterproof footwear
snowshoes
hiking poles
clothing suitable for the weather: always carry a waterproof jacket
hat or cap
sunscreen
bottle for water, picnic
camera
printout of this hike (click “Print” icon, top right, to download)
Directions & Parking facilities
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
Safety guidelines
Use of the trails and the information on this website is at hikers’ own risk. Local conditions may entail changes to routes.
Bring a map. Download full description of this route including large-scale map by clicking on “Print” icon, top right of this page.
Use marked trails only, and observe all signposting – for your own safety, to safeguard grazing animals and to avoid disturbing wildlife.
Please be considerate to other trail users, and to the plants and animals. Do not leaveanywaste in nature.
Take extra care protecting yourself from the sun at altitude. UV radiation can be exceptionally strong, even in cloudy weather.
Plan hike carefully: take into consideration fitness level of each participant, weather forecast and season.
Weather conditions can change quickly in the mountains, without warning. Appropriate clothing is therefore essential, along with adequate supplies of food and water. In uncertainweather, turn back in good time.
Do not venture onto glaciers without a mountain guide.
Take note of the warning signs that point out the constant danger, especially the danger of avalanches.
Inform others of planned route, and whenever possible, avoid going alone.
Note(s)
The altitude and the route mean that good footwear is absolutely essential for this winter hike.
The snowshoe trails can be tackled without a mountain guide. Beware: they are not prepared in any way and are not controlled daily; nor are they secured from natural hazards such as avalanches or rockfalls. For safety, check the weather forecast and current avalanche bulletin. Use of the trails is at your own risk!
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