Saas Fee Classic 4000ers

7 low grade adventures on the beautiful 4000 metre peaks of the Saas valley.

Charlie Boscoe

Images

Weissmies in summer.jpg
Weissmies in summer

by Emma

Licence Free

Weissmies on a busy day.jpg
Weissmies on a busy day

by Michael Heiniger

Licence Free

Weissmies, view on way up.jpg
Weissmies, view on way up

by Michael Heiniger

Licence Free

Weissmies. tricky glacier.jpg
Weissmies, tricky glacier

by Michael Heiniger

Licence Free

Weissmies showing the descent on the N side.jpg
Weissmies, view fron N side, over valley inversion.jpg
Weissmies, showing crowds above the serac threatened area.jpg
Weissmies, view of Mischabel chain behind.jpg
Strahlhorm Britannia Hut.jpg
Strahlhorn and other 4000ers.jpg
Strahlhorn and other 4000ers

by Björn S...

Licence Free

Strahlhorn, a long way up the glacier.jpg
14965853921_67e259ccac_o.jpg
Strahlhorn, a long way up the glacier

by Björn S...

Licence Free

Alphubel from the S.jpg
Alphubel from the S

by Björn S...

Licence Free

Alphubel in middle of panorama.jpg
Alphubel in middle of panorama

by Franco Pecchio

Licence Free

Alphubel Victorian Picture.jpg
Alphubel Victorian Picture

by Ashley Van Haeften

Licence Free

Alphubel clearly showing the track on the L.jpg
Allallinhorn & Lagginhorn 007.jpg
Looking up at the peak from the Mittelallalin

by Charlie Boscoe

Allallinhorn & Lagginhorn 010.jpg
On the way up, just below the turn left

by Charlie Boscoe

Rimpfischhorn showing all of the upper section.jpg
Rimpfischhorn, Strahlhorn and Adlerhorn.jpg
Rimpfischhorn, Strahlhorn and Adlerhorn

by Björn S...

Licence Free

Rimpfischhorn, close up of top section.jpg
Rimpfischhorn, close up of top section

by Björn S...

Licence Free

Rimpfischhorn ascent on ski.jpg
Rimpfischhorn ascent on ski

by Franco Pecchio

Licence Free

Allallinhorn & Lagginhorn 024.jpg
Looking up at the peak from the Hohsaas lift

by Charlie Boscoe

Allallinhorn & Lagginhorn 033.jpg
Looking across to the Weissmies from the summit

by Charlie Boscoe

Allallinhorn & Lagginhorn 032.jpg
The summit cross

by Charlie Boscoe

Allallinhorn & Lagginhorn 025.jpg
Looking up the top section of the route

by Charlie Boscoe

Crakoukas 010.jpg
The hut with the rocky Dri Horlini peak behind.

by Charlie Boscoe

Crakoukas 003.jpg
Looking across to the Täschhorn and Dom from close to the hut.

by Charlie Boscoe

Crakoukas 008.jpg
Taking a rest by the Almagelleralp Hotel.

by Charlie Boscoe

3784031691_78c7785dd7_o.jpg

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!

Adventures

Alphubel, 4206m

A long glacial journey up a complicated glacier to a remote summit.

Allalinhorn

Possibly the easiest 4000er in the Alps which enjoys spectacular views