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Visperterminen Panoramic Trail
Snowshoeing
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Panoramic Trail in VisperterminenPhoto: Nicolas Glauser, Heidadorf Visperterminen Tourismus
Enjoy a spectacular view of numerous 4000m peaks from this trail on which it seems the sky is within touching distance.
moderate
Distance 7.5 km
3:15 h
355 m
355 m
2,317 m
1,962 m
Take the chairlift from Visperterminen for an easy ride to Giw at 2,000 m above sea level. The Panoramic Trail starts right next to the ski lift. Follow the "Panoramaweg" signs towards Bord until you reach the Gebidum Pass. From here it is about 40 minutes to the Gebidum view point with its incredible 360° panoramic view over 14 4,000m peaks, including the Matterhorn.
Author’s recommendation
Enjoy a phenomenal panorama from the Gebidum Pass or later from the sun-drenched terrace at the Giw mountain restaurant.
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Risk potential
Highest point
Gebidum, 2,317 m
Lowest point
Giw, 1,962 m
Best time of year
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Cardinal direction
Track types
Forested/wild trail
5.2 km
Path
2.4 km
Safety information
Use of the trails and the information on this website is at hikers’ own risk. Local conditions may entail changes to routes. Valais/Wallis Promotion accepts no liability for the accuracy and completeness of information on this website.
- Bring a map. Download full description of this route including large-scale map by clicking on “Print” icon, top right of this page.
- Use marked trails only, and observe all signposting – for your own safety, to safeguard grazing animals and to avoid disturbing wildlife.
- Please be considerate to other trail users, and to the plants and animals. Do not leaveanywaste in nature.
- Take extra care protecting yourself from the sun at altitude. UV radiation can be exceptionally strong, even in cloudy weather.
- Plan hike carefully: take into consideration fitness level of each participant, weather forecast and season.
- Weather conditions can change quickly in the mountains, without warning. Appropriate clothing is therefore essential, along with adequate supplies of food and water. In uncertainweather, turn back in good time.
- Do not venture onto glaciers without a mountain guide.
- Take note of the warning signs that point out the constant danger, especially the danger of avalanches.
Tips and hints
More information about the destination:
Start
Giw (1,961 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'637'394E 1'122'789N
DD
46.255496, 7.923576
DMS
46°15'19.8"N 7°55'24.9"E
UTM
32T 417034 5122998
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Destination
Giw
Turn-by-turn directions
The snowshoe trail to the Gebidum viewpoint starts between the ski lift and Giw mountain restaurant. Following this ascent you will reach Gebidum Lake, followed by the Gebidum Pass. Continue northwards towards the Gebidum lookout point and once there, enjoy the peace and the unique mountain panorama that awaits you. This is the highest point on the trail before returning to Giw.
Public transport
Visperterminen can be reached easily from Visp using post bus 524. The hike begins from the bus terminus at Visperterminen.By road
Take the A9 motorway and cantonal road 9 to Visp. Follow the signs to Visperterminen and take Terbinerstrasse via Unterstalden and Oberstalden to Visperterminen.Parking
There are a large number of public parking spots in the center of the village.Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'637'394E 1'122'789N
DD
46.255496, 7.923576
DMS
46°15'19.8"N 7°55'24.9"E
UTM
32T 417034 5122998
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Book recommendation by the author
The tourist office in Visperterminen has got brochures and information material on hiking in the region.
Author’s map recommendations
SwissTopoMaps 1:50'000: 274S Visp
Equipment
Nous recommandons :
- Bonnes chaussures imperméables
- Raquettes à neige
- Bâtons de marche
- Vêtements adaptés à la météo et au froid : toujours avoir une veste imperméable
- Chapeau ou casquette
- Crème solaire
- Bouteille d’eau, pique-nique
- Appareil photo
- Version imprimée de l’itinéraire (cliquez sur « imprimer » pour télécharger)
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
7.5 km
Duration
3:15 h
Ascent
355 m
Descent
355 m
Highest point
2,317 m
Lowest point
1,962 m
Statistics
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Maps and trails
- 4 Waypoints
- 4 Waypoints
Distance
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Duration
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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