Britannia hut in winter hiking trail
Winter Hikes
· Saas-Fee
· closed
A short, but intense winter hike, set amidst glorious glacial scenery, which leads from the upper Felskinn mountain station to Britannia Hut.
closed
moderate
Distance 3 km
The path leads to the Egginer Pass via the Chessjen glacier. After reaching the top of the pass, take the righthand fork to the south and head for Britannia Hut. Located at 3,030m above sea level, the cabin features an unforgettable view over the Allalin glacier and the Mattmark region and its eponymous dam. First built in 1912, Britannia Hut was completely renovated in 1997 and transformed into a modern hut. It is the most-visited Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) hut in the Alps and the starting point for the famous Haute Route.
This trail is also recomanded as a snowshoe tour.
Author’s recommendation
Ask at the tourist office or the cableway stations for information on the condition and opening times of this mountain path.
The trail will be prepared at the end of February.

Author
Saastal Tourismus AG
Update: January 04, 2023
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
3,030 m
Lowest point
2,862 m
Best time of year
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Track types
Forested/wild trail
2.2 km
Path
0.8 km
Unknown
0 km
Rest stops
Britannia hut SACSafety information
Use of the trails and the information on this website is at hikers’ own risk. Local conditions may entail changes to routes.- 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.
- Inform others of planned route, and whenever possible, avoid going alone.
Tips and hints
Saastal Tourismus AGObere Dorfstrasse 2
3906 Saas-Fee
Phone: +41 (0)27 958 18 58
E-Mail: info@saas-fee.ch
www.saas-fee.ch
Saastal Bergbahnen AG
Panoramastrasse 5
3906 Saas-Fee
Phone: +41 (0)27 958 11 00
E-Mail: bergbahnen@saas-fee.ch
www.saas-fee.ch/bergbahnen
Britanniahütte SAC
3906 Saas-Fee
Phone: +41 (0)27 957 22 88
E-Mail: info@britannia.ch
www.britannia.ch
View this tour on SwitzerlandMobility: N°871 Winterwanderweg Britanniahütte
Start
Saas-Fee, Mountain station Felskinn (2988 m) (2,988 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'636'906E 1'102'010N
DD
46.068605, 7.915606
DMS
46°04'07.0"N 7°54'56.2"E
UTM
32T 416136 5102241
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Destination
Britannia hut
Turn-by-turn directions
The trail starts at the Felskinn mountain station and leads to the Egginer Pass via the Chessjen glacier. After reaching the top of the pass, take the righthand fork to the south and head over the plateau for Britannia Hut.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Take the train to Visp, followed by the post bus to Saas-Fee. From the bus terminal, catch the shuttle or walk to the Alpin Express. The trail starts at Felskinn Station.Getting there
Take the cantonal road to Visp, and at the roundabout near the Landbrücke continue south towards Saas-Fee and Zermatt. At the ‘Killerhof’ roundabout after Stalden, take the second exit towards Saas-Fee. At Saas-Grund, turn right towards Saas-Fee at the intersection after the church.Parking
The covered public parking area is located immediately as you drive into Saas-Fee village.Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'636'906E 1'102'010N
DD
46.068605, 7.915606
DMS
46°04'07.0"N 7°54'56.2"E
UTM
32T 416136 5102241
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Book recommendation by the author
The Saas-Fee tourist office offers brochures and information material on hikingin the region.
Author’s map recommendations
SwissTopoMaps 1:25'000: 2526 Saas-Fee
Equipment
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.
- Inform others of planned route, and whenever possible, avoid going alone.
Status
closed
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
3 km
Duration
1:15 h
Ascent
201 m
Descent
160 m
Highest point
3,030 m
Lowest point
2,862 m
Morning
Afternoon
Avalanche conditions
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Statistics
2D
3D
Maps and trails
- 2 Waypoints
- 2 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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