Glacier 3000 (Scex Rouge) - Sanetsch - Gsteig

Logo Glacier 3000 (Scex Rouge) - Sanetsch - Gsteig
Logo Glacier 3000 (Scex Rouge) - Sanetsch - Gsteig
Tour data
19.47km
1,177 - 2,922m
Distance
59hm
1,679hm
Ascent
05:45h
 
Duration
Brief description

The varied route leads from the Scex Rouge mountain station over the glacier via Quille du Diable and Sanetschsee to Gsteig.

Difficulty
difficult
Rating
Technique
Fitness
Landscape
Experience
Starting point

Col du Pillon, Station of the cable car Scex Rouge

Route
Botta
Glacier-des-Diablerets (Scex Rouge)
0.0 km
Refuge L'Espace
2.6 km
Auberge du Barrage du Sanetsch
13.5 km
Bären
19.4 km
Gsteig b. Gstaad (1,184 m)
19.4 km
Sanetsch
19.5 km


Best season
Jan
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Description

From Col du Pillon (1545 m) you take the cable car Glacier 3000 to the top station Scex Rouge (2940 m). From there you enjoy a beautiful view over the fascinating alpine panorama and the glacier Tsanfleuron which you cross. Follow the well market trail across the glacier that will take you in a south-easterly direction to the Tour St. Martin (2908 m), situated at the edge of the glacier. Take the descending path at the end of the furthest skilift, there are no crevices on the glacier in this aerea. There is an indicatin near the lift station that directs you towards the Cabane de Prarochet (2555 m). At the spring of the Saane you take the right hand side trail to the Barrgae du Sanetsch (restaurant 2062 m). For the descent to Gsteig (1184 m) you can also take the cable car.

Important: Please check in advance if the hike is open and the condition of the trail.

Directions

Col du Pillon - Glacier 3000 - Cab. de Prarochet - Col du Sanetsch - Barrage de Sanetsch - Gsteig

Highest point
2,922 m
Endpoint

Gsteig

Height profile
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Equipment

Good footwear, snacks to savor during a break - why not a Fondue-Backpack?

Safety instructions

Inform yourself about the condition of the hiking trail before you start the hike!

Tips

Get a round-trip ticket for this tour. More informations on www.gstaad.ch.

Additional information

Notes

Operating times Sanetsch: 8.30 am - 17.00 pm Please take note of the operating dates for lifts and cable cars.

 

See also

Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus
Haus des Gastes
Promenade 41
3780 Gstaad
Tel: +41 (0)33 748 81 81
E-Mail:
www.gstaad.ch

Information, application groups: Talstation Sanetsch, 3785 Gsteig, Tel. +41 58 477 85 75


Directions
The Destination Gstaad is located in the south-west of Switzerland right on the border to the French-speaking part of the country. The Destination is easily accessed by rail or car from the regions around Lake Thun and Lake Geneva and the Gruyere region Direct connections to the European high-speed rail network and all international airports in Switzerland guarantee a time-saving and pleasant journey.

More information on gstaad.ch: Travel & Public Transport.

Public transportation

Col-du-Pillon, Glacier 3000

Parking

Parkplatz Glacier 3000 (Col du Pillon)


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