Hiking holiday Lötschberg south ramp
Hiking: Valaisan Sun Trail
The sun is high in the sky and the dry earth crunches beneath your hiking boots. It is a hot day in Valais and the Sonnenweg lives up to its name. Luckily, you can spend the evening after the long trek on the first day in the spas of Leukerbad.
Arrival to Steg VS
Steg VS – Ausserberg
Panoramic hike on high-level BLS railway Südrampe (south ramp). Popular classic hike beside the Lötschberg Railway tracks to imposing Bietschtal bridge. Lovely path beside historic water channels (suonen) to hanging bridge; superb views at Brägji and Riedgarten.
Ausserberg – Brig
Suonen (irrigation channels) and the BLS railway line accompany this stage. Impressive view of the Baltschieder viaduct. Pipes for irrigating the dry south-facing slopes line the route. Information columns on the BLS Südrampe section and Swiss Guards Museum provide fascinating information.
Departure or extension
Tour character
The paths are well developed and easy to walk on. However, the Valais Sun Trail is challenging because of the long stages and the many metres of altitude difference that have to be overcome each time. Good basic fitness and a head for heights are required.
The Valaisan Sun Trail at SwitzerlandMobility
| Season 1 10.09.2022 - 25.09.2022 every day | Season 2 21.05.2022 - 09.09.2022 every day | |
|---|---|---|
| Lötschberg Südrampe, 4 days | TO, CH-WSWSB-04X | ||
| Base price | 439.- | 469.- |
| Surcharge Single Room | 115.- | 115.- |
Category: mid-range hotels and mountain inns
| Season 1 Sep 10, 2022 - Sep 25, 2022 every day | Season 2 May 21, 2022 - Sep 9, 2022 every day | |
|---|---|---|
| Steg | ||
| Extra night double room (BB) | 89.- | 89.- |
| Extra night single room (BB) | 129.- | 129.- |
| Brig | ||
| Extra night double room (BB) | 89.- | 89.- |
| Extra night single room (BB) | 129.- | 129.- |
Included:
- 3 overnight stays with breakfast
- Daily Luggage transfers
- Carefully elaborated route
- Detailled travel documents (1x per room)
- GPS data available
- Service Hotline
Note:
- Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price!
- Reservation fee of CHF 15 per adult (incl. legally required customer money protection)
Arrival/Departure:
- Arrival by public transport to Steg.
- Departure by public transport from Brig. Return your luggage to the luggage counter by 17:00 at the latest.
Travel documents "digital”
In future we will reduce the amount of printed documents. You will receive instructions to help you find your way around using the SwitzerlandMobility app. We will provide you with further information online. In advance you will receive a small package of documents with the following contents:
- Description of how to use the necessary apps
- Detailed programme for the individual stages
- Annual subscription to SwitzerlandMobility Plus
- Luggage tags
- Any vouchers
On the way, you can easily find your way with the SwitzerlandMobility app and other freely accessible aids. Background information and all other documents are delivered electronically and can be downloaded to your mobile phone in advance.
Let us know if you don't want to do without maps. We will send them to you free of charge.
