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Hiking holiday Valaisan Sun Trail
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 Crans-Montana
Pleasant hike from Montana along the Bisse du Tsittoret, past inviting mountain inns into the valley of the Tièche. Then on a sunny slope over Varneralp to Leukerbad, where weary hikers can relax in the warm thermal spa.
Leukerbad – Steg VS
An age-old trail leads to the quaint village of Albinen in a superb location above the Dalaschlucht (gorge); along the way, the ancient hamlets of Brentschen, Engersch and Jeizinen also sit on the sunny slope, linked by peaceful hiking paths.
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.
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.
Tour character
The paths are well developed and easy to walk on, only the first stage is a little more difficult. 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 for the suspension bridges and albine ladders on the second day.
The Valaisan Sun Trail at SwitzerlandMobility
| Season 1 09.09.2023 - 24.09.2023 every day | Season 2 13.05.2023 - 08.09.2023 every day | |
|---|---|---|
| Walliser Sonnenweg, 5 days, CH-WSWCB-05X | ||
| Base price | 739.- | 769.- |
| Surcharge Single Room | 159.- | 159.- |
Category: mid-range hotels and mountain inns
| Season 1 Sep 9, 2023 - Sep 24, 2023 every day | Season 2 May 13, 2023 - Sep 8, 2023 every day | |
|---|---|---|
| Crans-Montana | ||
| Extra night double room (BB) | 95.- | 95.- |
| Extra night single room (BB) | 120.- | 120.- |
| Brig | ||
| Extra night double room (BB) | 95.- | 95.- |
| Extra night single room (BB) | 135.- | 135.- |
Included:
- 4 overnight stays with breakfast
- Daily Luggage transfers
- Admission to the Alpentherme in Leukerbad (3 hours)
- Costs for luggage pick-up at the station (for direct arrival)
- Subsidy for arrival by train
- Carefully elaborated route
- Travel documents (1 x per room) incl. SwitzerlandMobility Plus subscription
- Service Hotline
Note:
- The long first stage can be shortened with an optional bus ride from Crans-Montana to Aminona. Trip not included in the price of the journey. Approx. CHF 2 with half-fare card.
- 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 Crans-Montana.
- Departure by public transport from Brig. Your luggage will be returned 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.
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