The Heimischgartu Trail takes snowshoe hikers through the Alps and the winter landscape above Saas-Balen and Endet in Saas-Grund.

Statistics

3 - 4

hrs

633

m

566

m

26

max°

Difficulty

FATMAP difficulty grade

Severe

Description

This tour is perfect for days when the weather is not so great.

It sets off in Saas-Balen, the smallest of the Saas Valley municipalities, and leads down the valley along the woodland path, before following the old Alpweg to Matt.

The other entry point along the Alpweg is a little challenging because it was damaged when the woodland path was expanded.

The trail then leads to Heimischgartu via Ze Gartu.

From here, it continues on to Oberi Brend, Unneri Brend, Tewaldji, Bodme and finally Saas-Grund.Note(s)The restaurant in Heimischgartu is closed in winter.Make sure you factor in enough time and pay attention to the weather and snow conditions.See alsoSaas-Fee/Saas Valley TourismObere Dorfstrasse 2CH-3906 Saas-FeeTel: +41 (0)27 958 18 58E-Mail: www.saas-fee.ch/bergbahnen www.saas-fee.chSaastal Bergbahnen AGPanoramastrasse 5CH-3906 Saas-FeeTel: +41 (0)27 958 11 00E-Mail: bergbahnen@saas-fee.chHomepage: info@saas-fee.chHomepage: Good footwearSnow shoesWarm, fitted clothingHeadgearSun protectionGlovesWater bottleProvisions/foodBinoculars (optional)Photo cameraHiking polesMap/ Printout of the trail (click on "Print" to download)First aid kit