Hockenhorn - Gitzifurggu - Leukerbad
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Intermediate
5h
12809m
One way
+720m
-1988m
Description
A wonderful ski route with an ideal ascent/descent ratio of 780 meters ascent and 2,040 meters descent!
1st stage: From the Gandegg mountain station in the Lauchernalp ski area, the route starts heading towards Milibach Glacier up to Hockenhorn. From here you have a magnificent view of the surrounding Valais and Bern mountain panorama. Alternatively, at the Gandegg mountain station, you can take the glacier cable car directly to the Hockenhorn ridge. Afterwards, you set off for the Lötschen Pass hut. Refresh yourself at the Lötschen Pass hut for the 2nd stage of this route. 2nd stage: In the second stage, you ascend from the Lötschen Pass hut to the Gitzifurggu. Then enjoy the long descent to Leukerbad.
Transport
From Goppenstein you drive into the Lötschental, passing the villages Ferden, Kippel to Wiler at the valley station of the cable car. Take the cable car up to Lauchernalp and then continue with the mountain railways to the Gandegg mountain station.