The Wildstrubel is an impressive peak that connects some of the most famous holiday resorts in the cantons of Bern and Valais. The tour starts in sunny Crans-Montana and leads via Leukerbad and Gemmi Pass into Bernese Oberland. From Kandersteg it continues to Adelboden, then via Lenk and the Rawil Pass back to the Valais.
The Wildstrubel tour constantly offers spectacular views of a unique mountain scenery. Runners that embark on the famous trail running Wildstrubel race by UTMB®, complete the tour not in 5 days, but in less than 13 hours. No matter how fast you decide to move forward, everyone who has hiked around Wildstrubel has successfully mastered beautiful alpine challenges.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
approx. 7.5 h
approx. 23 km
1'210 m
1'295 m
Day
7
Departure or extension
Tour character
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!
Detailed travel documents (1x per room) incl SwitzerlandMobility Plus subscription
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Note:
Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price!
Reservation fee of CHF 15.- per adult (incl. legally required customer money protection)
Bus ride with the Taxi-Alpin from Lenk – Iffigenalp not included (approx. CHF 12.- with half fare)
Information
Arrival/Departure:
Arrival and departure to/from Crans-Montana by public transport.
The tour can be started from every stage at the same price (indicate the desired starting point when you book your trip).
Travel documents
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:
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.