Experience the golden trails above Gspon in the beautiful Wallis Alps
Experience dramatic views, wildlife encounters instead of people, challenging ascents and flowy traverses. A true 5 star trail running route.
Trail Running Moderate
- Distance
- 19 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
- Duration
- 3-4 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.9 km
- High Point
- 2.9 km
- Gradient
- 18˚
Start in the dark from Gspon to summit the Ochsehorn at almost 3000m for sunrise and you will be rewarded with morning pastels painting the Mischabel group and the first light of day hitting the Bietschorn and Aletsch Glacier. Alternatively, time this run just before sunset and run along the lower trails in golden light.
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Description
If you want to run a spectacular trail, get high, have big mountain views for the entire loop, encounter wildlife instead of people and take an optional dip in an alpine lake, you will absolutely love this one!
Difficulty
Moderate
High Exposure
Some trail sections have exposed ledges or steep ascents/descents where falling could cause serious injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.