Wildstrubel round trip

Alpine cross times two

The Wildstrubel massif towers defiantly into the sky, separating Bernese Oberland from Valais. But this mountain range can be surmounted. The rock face that you climb on the south side of the Alps near Leukerbad to reach the Gemmi Pass is almost 800 metres high. It is here where the gateway to Bernese Oberland opens up. Pretty chalets, idyllic green Alpine meadows and charming villages are waiting. But the crossing of the north side of the Alps is challenging as well. A long hike over the Rawil Pass takes you to Lac de Tzeuzier. The peaks of the highest mountains of Valais reflect in the water and you descend to Crans-Montana along spectacular irrigation channels carved into the rock. The Wildstrubel separates two of the most beautiful areas of the Swiss Alps - with this hike you connect both worlds.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival to Crans-Montana 

The sunny plateau high above the Rhone Valley is the starting point for the loop around the Wildstrubel. The alpine panorama sets the mood for the days ahead. 

Day 2: Crans-Montana - Leukerbad 

A steep climb to Bisse de Tsittoret, followed by a fantastic hike to Leukerbad. On the way, you can stop off at the Cave du Sex. The way to Leukerbad is long, but the four-thousand-metre snow-covered peaks of Valais will sweeten this stage for sure. In the evening you can relax in the thermal baths of Leukerbad. 

Details: approx. 23 km, 1085 m ascent, 1210 m descent, length: approx. 7.5 hours 

Day 3: Leukerbad - Kandersteg 

For a long time, the cliff above Leukerbad was considered insuperable until 1739, when a path leading to the Gemmi Pass was blown up. The route developed into one of the most important trading routes in the Alps. Even today, the tour up the Gemmi is an absolute highlight. Once you reach the top, a fantastic panorama awaits you, followed by a long descent into the Bernese Oberland.  

Details: approx. 21 km, 1075 m ascent, 1280 m descent, length: approx. 7 hours 

Day 4: Kandersteg – Adelboden

The ascent to the Bunderchrinde is a tough one. But the descent down to Adelboden is just as challenging, especially for your knees.

Details: approx. 16.5 km, 1410 m ascent, 1235 m descent, length: approx. 6.5 – 7 hours  

Day 5: Adelboden – Lenk 

Right at the start, the trail climbs steeply up to Chuenisbärgli. A short detour leads you into the valley and then straight back up to Sillerebüel, where you continue to the Hahnenmoospass. Simmental valley is known as one of the most beautiful places in Switzerland and is dominated by the peak of Wildstrubel.

Details: approx. 17.5 km, 1080 m ascent, 1360 m descent, length: approx. 6 – 6.5 hours  

Day 6: Lenk – Crans-Montana  

Bus ride by Taxi-Alpin to Iffigenalp. The trip is followed by an ascent of almost 1’000 metres until you reach the Rawilpass. After crossing the cantonal border back into Valais, you pass the impressive dam wall of Lac de Tseuzier. The Bisse du Ro is an adventurous highlight at the end of the hike.

Details: approx. 23 km, 1210 m ascent, 1295 m descent, length: approx. 7.5 hours  

Day 7: Departure or extension

Tour characteristic

A demanding hiking tour. Surefootedness and a very good physical condition are necessary for the long hiking stages in the alpine terrain. The paths are rocky but easy to walk on. You must not suffer from vertigo for the Bisse du Ro on the way to Crans-Montana!

What’s included:

• 6 overnight stays incl. breakfast 

• Daily luggage transfers 

• Entrance to the thermal baths of Leukerbad  

• Subsidy for arrival by train 

• Carefully elaborated route description 

• Travel documents (1 x per room) 

• Navigation app and GPS data available 

• SwitzerlandMobility-Plus subscription for one year 

• Service hotline

Not included:

• Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price!  

• Bus ride with the Taxi-Alpin from Lenk – Iffigenalp not included (approx. CHF 12.- with half fare)

Possibility of additional nights - booking after your payment (you will be contacted by our booking team):

• Crans-Montana: CHF 99 (per person in double room)

• Single room surcharge: CHF 40

Cancellation conditions:

• Up to 29 days before start of the trip: 20%

• 28 – 15 days before start of the trip: 50%

• 14 – 08 days before start of the trip: 70%

• 07 – 1 days before start of the trip: 90%

• 0 days before start of the trip / No show: 100%