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View of the Hohsaas Cable Car – Lagginhorn Summit loop from Triftgletscher

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Mountain hikes & routes
Switzerland
Valais
Visp
Saas Grund

View of the Hohsaas Cable Car – Lagginhorn Summit loop from Triftgletscher

Hard

4.3

(3)

67

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View of the Hohsaas Cable Car – Lagginhorn Summit loop from Triftgletscher

06:20

7.14km

860m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that is highly dangerous

A part of this route comprises highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 570 m for 6.14 km

Waypoints

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Start point

Restaurant

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1

31 m

Hohsaas Summit & Mountain Restaurant

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In a family atmosphere, you will be pampered with Swiss specialties and regional wines at Hohsaas at 3,200 m above sea level.

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2

153 m

Hohsass at 3142m is the starting point in high alpine terrain for various great runs. Easy to reach with the gondola.

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3

3.48 km

Lagginhorn Summit

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Status August 2022: due to the disappeared glacier, the old normal route (today a scree field) is no longer recommended! Instead, keep to the left coming from the Weissmieshütte (along the moraine and over the ridge).

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4

4.73 km

Snowfield Crossing in Valais

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In any case, check the weather beforehand! The ascent takes off, and when it gets rainy it gets unpleasant ...
The ice field is also without crampons, but has cost …

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7.14 km

End point

Restaurant

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.09 km

690 m

213 m

122 m

Surfaces

5.09 km

1.81 km

213 m

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Highest point (3,880 m)

Lowest point (3,060 m)

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Monday 5 October

11°C

3°C

32 %

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