Hut path Britannia Hut via Felskinn - Egginerjoch
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Difficult
1h10min
2988m
One way
+208m
-168m
Description
The actual winter ascent from the mountain station of the Felskinn cable car via Egginerjoch to the Britannia hut. / Attention: trail closed, ...
The path starts at the upper station of the Felskinn cable car and leads eastwards from the terrace of the Felskinn mountain restaurant to the Egginerjoch. Please pass this section quickly, as there is a risk of rockfall in summer. From the Egginerjoch, the path branches off to the right (in walking direction) over the moraine ridge. Down in the scree area, the path passes two lakes and leads to a small rock ledge. Then it crosses an extension of the Chessjen Glacier and climbs up to the Britannia Hut. From the hut (3,030 m above sea level) you can enjoy an unforgettable view of the Allalin Glacier and the Mattmark area with the eponymous natural reservoir. Due to the altitude, snow can be expected on the path even in summer.
**Note:**
Users of alpine hiking routes must be sure-footed, free from vertigo, and in very good physical condition as well as familiar with the use of rope and ice axe. They must also be capable of overcoming climbing sections using their hands and aware of the dangers in the mountains.
Transport
The Saas Valley is easily and conveniently accessible by car from all directions, whether from Switzerland or abroad.
From the north you reach us via Bern through the Lötschberg car shuttle.
From the east you come via the Furka Pass or the Furka car shuttle.
From the south we are reachable via the Simplon Pass or the Simplon car shuttle, and from the west you drive via Lausanne along the Rhone Valley to Visp and then towards Saas-Fee.
From Visp you drive south towards Saas-Fee. At the "Killerhof" roundabout to Stalden take the second exit to Saas-Fee. In Saas-Grund turn right after the church towards Saas-Fee.