Gässi
A 0.9-mile point-to-point route in Valais, Switzerland.
- 0.9 mi
- one way
- 1,011 ft
- climb
- 9,999 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Gässi is a 0.9-mile point-to-point route in Valais, Switzerland. It runs between about 9,300 ft and 10,000 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,010 ft of climbing one way. It is alpine hiking on rough, exposed ground where you may need your hands for balance; it is for experienced hikers. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Gasenried, about 2.7 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Klein Bigerhorn, Färichhorn and Gross Bigerhorn. Bei Chilcherli is within about 3 miles. For camping, Grächbiel and Bergheimat are within about 6 miles. There are 13 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.
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