Furggu-Trail
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Easy
2h30min
5020m
One way
+400m
-150m
Description
Medium-length snowshoe route through snowy larch forests and quiet winter landscapes to Furggstalden, the ski area above Saas-Almagell.
The Furggu trail starts at the Dorfplatz of Saas-Almagell and initially follows the main road to Zermeiggern. Here the actual snowshoe trail begins and from here you can put on your snowshoes. After the bridge in Zermeiggern, the trail branches off and zigzags through the larch forest up to the beautiful Furggtälli. First, it goes up to Stutzbode and further to Stafel, where a small alpine pasture is still operated today. After the bridge by Stafel, the path turns west and leads over Furggu and Chalchofe to Elschgrabe and down to Chapf. The path finally ends in the middle of the Furggstalden ski area above Saas-Almagell, where several scenic places to stop for refreshments are offered. For the descent, the chairlift from Furggstalu to Saas-Almagell is recommended.
Transport
The Saastal is easy and convenient to reach by car from all directions, whether from Switzerland or abroad. From the north, you reach us via Bern through the Lötschberg car train. From the east, you come via the Furka Pass or the Furka car train. From the south, we are accessible via the Simplon Pass or Simplon car train, and from the west, you drive via Lausanne along the Rhone Valley to Visp and from there towards Saas-Fee.
**From Visp**, drive south towards Saas-Fee. At the "Killerhof" roundabout near Stalden, take the second exit to Saas-Fee. In Saas-Grund, turn left after the church towards Saas-Almagell.