Mattmark Challenge - 30K Weissmies Trail

Saas-Grund – Kreuzboden – Almagelleralp – Zermeiggern – Saas-Almagell – Saas-Fee – Hannig – Sengg - Saas-Grund

Running backpack GPS watch/device with GPX trace (free download at www.mattmark-memorial.ch) Also possible on mobile phone. Mobile phone: save emergency numbers, roaming working in Switzerland. TRAIL RUNNING shoes, suitable for alpine terrain (gravel, stones, slabs) Water bottles or hydration backpack with at least 1 liter capacity Headlamp (only for 50K) Survival blanket (minimum size 2.0 m x 1.40 m) Whistle Elastic bandage for binding or strapping (minimum size 100 cm x 6 cm) Food reserve (for example: 2 gels + 2 energy bars) Water-/windproof jacket (GORETEX type) with hood, suitable for bad weather conditions (cold, wind, rain, snow) Long pants or 3/4 pants + long socks to cover the entire leg – long-sleeve shirt Hat, cap or bandana to cover the entire head Sunglasses and sunscreen

Kit for cold temperatures:

Additional warm clothing Warm gloves Waterproof pants cover Extra warm microfiber long-sleeve jersey

Use of hiking trails and information on this website is at your own risk. Conditions on site may lead to changes in the route.

Only use marked hiking trails and observe all signposts and instructions – for your own safety, to protect grazing animals, and out of respect for wildlife. Close gates again after passing through. Behave considerately towards other trail users, plants, and animals. Take additional sun protection with you. UV rays at high altitudes can be very strong, even in overcast weather. Plan your trail carefully: consider the required fitness level of all participants, weather forecasts, and seasonal dependencies. Weather conditions in the mountains can change very quickly and without warning. Appropriate clothing and provisions (food and drink) are very important. In unstable weather, it is better to turn back early. Inform third parties about your trail route and if possible do not go alone. Observe warning signs indicating dangers at riverbanks, along watercourses below dams and reservoirs: Water levels can rise quickly and without warning.

The Saastal is easy and convenient to reach by car from all directions, whether from Switzerland or abroad. From the north, you reach us via Bern through the Lötschberg car train. From the east, you arrive via the Furka Pass or the Furka car train. From the south, we are accessible via the Simplon Pass or the Simplon car train, and from the west you drive via Lausanne along the Rhone valley to Visp and from there towards Saas-Fee.

From Visp you drive south towards Saas-Fee. At the roundabout "Killerhof" towards Stalden, take the second exit towards Saas-Fee and follow the main road to Saas-Balen.

Take the SBB to Visp and change there to the post bus towards Saas-Fee (bus 511). Get off at the Saas-Balen stop "Dorf".

After the bridge on the right is the public car park of Saas-Balen.

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