Weissmies, 4017m, from Hohsaas
A very popular route to a relatively easy 4000m peak, also commonly climbed in the spring as a ski tour
Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 6 km
- Ascent
- 981 m
- Descent
- 981 m
Saas Fee Classic 4000ers
7 low grade adventures on the beautiful 4000 metre peaks of the Saas valley.
Alpine Climbing, Hiking Easy, Moderate, Difficult
Description
Chamonix and Zermatt might have the most famous 4000ers but the Saas valley has the best selection of easy ones! The whole valley is lined on both sides with beautiful glaciated mountains that are ideal for the beginner or intermediate alpine climber to gain mileage on.
For more experienced climbers these peaks are still worth visiting for the views alone - the vistas from the summits listed here are amongst the finest in the Alps and will provide you with plenty of inspiration and a big ticklist regardless of what grade you climb!
Routes included
Strahlhorn, 4190m, from Britannia Hut.
A long journey up a relatively straightforward snowy peak, popular in the spring too.
Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 1.4 km
- Descent
- 1.4 km
Alphubel, 4206m
A long glacial journey up a complicated glacier to a remote summit.
Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 7.5 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
Rimpfischhorn, 4199m, from Britannia Hut
A beautiful summit with a characteristic sawtooth N Ridge, here climbed most easily from the opposite side.
Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 1.4 km
- Descent
- 1.4 km
Allalinhorn
Possibly the easiest 4000er in the Alps which enjoys spectacular views
Easy Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 4.5 km
- Ascent
- 580 m
- Descent
- 580 m
Lagginhorn West Ridge
A great one day trip to the summit of a gorgeous 4000er
Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 6.6 km
- Ascent
- 1 km
- Descent
- 1 km
Weissmies, 4017m, from Almageller Hut
A fantastic traverse of a popular peak, starting from a remote hut.
Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 6.4 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 909 m
Approach to the Britannia Hut
A short trip to a well positioned hut.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 2.9 km
- Ascent
- 220 m
- Descent
- 175 m
Approach to the Almageller Hut
A scenic hike which puts you in position for further adventures.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 6 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 0 m
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