Hike to the Weisshorn Hut (Nr. 61)

Logo Hike to the Weisshorn Hut (Nr. 61)
Logo Hike to the Weisshorn Hut (Nr. 61)
Tour data
16.53km
1,402 - 2,913m
Distance
1,479hm
1,461hm
Ascent
07:00h
 
Duration
Brief description

This tough trail is suitable for experienced mountain hikers in good physical shape. The route entails an ascent of 1,774 vertical metres – but the climb is well worth the effort.

Difficulty
difficult
Rating
Technique
Fitness
Landscape
Experience
Starting point

Randa (1,439 m)

Route
Randa (1,406 m)
Randa
16.4 km
Randa (1,406 m)
16.5 km


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Description

The Weisshorn Hut stands on a crag offering glorious views of the nearby south-east face of the Weisshorn (4,506 m) along with 18 other peaks above 4,000 m. The cosy mountain hut run by the Basel section of the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) is a popular base for mountaineers planning ambitious climbs such as the extremely demanding ascent of the Weisshorn. The hike up to the hut and back down to the valley requires a high level of fitness as well as good knees.

Directions

Randa (station) - Jatzalpe - Weisshorn Hut - Schatzplatte - Schaliberg - Randa (station) 

(Hiking time in reverse direction: approx. 7h 10)

Highest point
2,913 m
Endpoint

Randa (1,439 m)

Height profile
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Equipment

We recommend:

Good footwear Hiking poles (optional) Clothing suitable for the weather (always carry a waterproof)
Safety instructions

Plan every mountain tour carefully and adapt to participants’ fitness level as well as the weather and season.
Weather conditions can change quickly in the mountains. Appropriate clothing is therefore essential, along with adequate supplies of food and water. In uncertain weather, turn back in good time.
Inform others of planned route, and whenever possible avoid going alone.
Do not leave the marked routes; do not venture onto glaciers without a mountain guide.
Please be considerate to other walkers and to plants and animals.
Take note of the warning signs drawing attention to the constant danger in river beds and along watercourses below dams and reservoirs.

Tips

Please contact the Weisshorn Hut for the most up-to-date information on trail conditions.

The clos enough to touch southeast wall of the Weisshorn pyramid is particularly impressive.


Arrival

The drive from Visp to Randa takes about 30–40 min. The road leads through the wild and beautiful Mattertal valley.

Public transportation

By train to Randa: less than 3½ hours from Zürich airport or 4 hours from Geneva airport. Change at Visp onto the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn (Matterhorn Gotthard Railway). From Visp, the railway leads through the Mattertal valley past idyllic small villages to Randa.

Parking

There is a public multi-storey car park by the railway station in Randa; simply follow the signs.


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General info

Refreshment stop
Flora
Fauna
A lot of view
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