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Grächen - Bordier Hut

Distance 9.24 km
Duration 4:50 Hours
Difficulty hard

Information

On this alpine hike high up to the SAC Bordierhütte at almost 2,800 metres altitude, you can see the fascinating Ried Glacier up-close. The ascent of 1,300 metres difference in altitude is rewarded with a fantastic view. The SAC mountain hut is manned from mid-June to mid-September.

This challenging hike leads from Grächen through the forest first and along the Chilcheri and Eggeri irrigation channels to the “Alpja” (pasture with sheep). Thousands of alpine roses blossom all around the mountain pasture in early summer! From the Alpja you climb further on to the Ried Glacier on the marked hiking trail. The easy flat glacier crossing is marked with reflective poles every 20 metres (only when the hut is manned). Afterwards the trail climbs once again for a short while until you arrive at the hut. Once at the top you enjoy a stunning view and delicious catering in the Bordierhütte.

Characteristics

Ascent
1.283 Metres
Technique
5 Stars
Descent
20 Metres
Fitness level
5 Stars
Highest point
2.898 Metres
Quality of the experience
6 Stars
Lowest point
1.618 Metres
Scenery
6 Stars

Best season

Jan
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POI details

Diese anspruchsvolle Wanderung führt zuerst von Grächen durch den Wald und den Suonen Chilcheri und Eggeri entlang zur „Alpja“ (Schafalp). Von der Alpja steigt ihr auf dem markierten Wanderweg weiter hinauf bis zum Riedgletscher. Die leichte, flache Gletscherüberquerung ist mit reflektierenden Stangen alle 20 Meter markiert (nur bei bewarteter Hütte). Danach steigt der Weg nochmals kurz an, bis ihr bei der Hütte ankommt. Oben angekommen geniesst ihr eine herrliche Aussicht und eine köstliche Verpflegung in der Bordierhütte.

 

 

From Visp you take the train to St. Niklaus. There you change to the bus, which gets you to Grächen every half hour. On weekends a direct bus operates from Visp to Grächen.
-  Rhône Valley: Via Martigny - Visp to Grächen / St. Niklaus

-  Car transport Lötschberg: Via Kandersteg - Goppenstein - Visp to Grächen / St. Niklaus (bls.ch/e/autoverlad/)

-  Car transport Furka: Via Andermatt - Realp - Oberwald - Brig - Visp to Grächen / St. Niklaus (Car transport Furka)

-  Tessin/Simplon: Via Lugano - Centovalli - Domodossola - Brig - Visp to Grächen / St. Niklaus (Car transport Simplon)

We recommend: 

  • good footwear
  • clothing suitable for the weather: always carry a waterproof jacket
  • hat or cap
  • sunscreen
  • bottle for water
  • picnic
  • camera
  • binoculars (optional)
  • hiking poles (optional)
  • printout of this hike (click «Print» icon, to download)

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