Lötschenpass Hut Overnight Hike
Aktiviäten-Übersicht
For the first day walk through the beautiful Gastern valley. The hike will continue steeply up the valley side, passing Gfellalp Hut and the Lötschen glacier: a spectacular introduction to glacier walking. From the glacier, you continue further to the Lötschenpass Hut (2’690 m), where you will have an incredible overnight on a Swiss Alpine Club hut. The next day, hike down the beautiful Lötschen valley where you will catch a bus and a train to bring you back to Kandersteg.
This is only a guide. Times might change according to the weather and the group’s ability.
Day 1
07:30 | Have the equipment ready, and prepare to leave |
08:00 | Leave the Chalet and hike up into the Gastern valley |
11:00 | Arrive in Selden |
12:30 | Arrive at Gfelalp Hut and eat lunch |
13.15 | Continue hiking towards the Lötschenpass glacier |
15.30 | Start crossing the Lötschenpass glacier |
17.30 | Arrive to Lötchenpass Hut |
Day 2
07:30 | Wake up, clean and eat breakfast |
08:30 | Leave the Hut |
11:30 | Have lunch |
13:42 | Arrive in Ferden and catch the bus to Goppenstein |
14:02 | Take the train through the Lötschberg tunnel |
14:12 | Arrive in Kandersteg, and walk back to Centre |
14:42 | Arrive at KISC |
- Price adult (16+): CHF 100.00
- Price child (15-): CHF 95.00
Price includes: a KISC guide, overnight at the Lötschenpass Hut, dinner (no drinks included, but you can buy your own drinks at the hut - Cash Only), breakfast the next day, bus from Ferden to Goppenstein and the train from Goppenstein to Kandersteg.
Guest cancellation:
- Less than 7 days before activity: fee of 50% of the price per person
- Less than 48 hours in advance: non-refundable
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This activity is not available on Saturdays and Sundays.
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A leader or responsible person over 18 years old must be present as part of the group.
- A sheet sleeping bag liner is necessary for the overnight. If you do not have one then you can rent a sleeping bag liner from Reception for a CHF 3.00 fee and CHF 50.00 deposit (subject to availability).
All participants must have everything on the list. If a participant does not have all of the required items, they will not be able to join the activity.
- Rucksack - 20 to 40 litres
- Hiking boots with ankle support (no trainers)
- Waterproof jacket and waterproof trousers
- Warm clothing - long trousers, fleece, warm hat and gloves (no jeans)
- Sun protection - sun cream, sunglasses, sun hat
- Water bottle - 2 litres
- Food - packed lunch and snacks
- Personal medication (asthma inhalers, etc.)
- Pocket money (cash only for the hut)
Extra equipment for overnight activities:
- Sheet sleeping bag liner (not a regular sleeping bag)
- Torch
- Food - dinner and breakfast
You can get closer to achieving the following awards and badges, by completing this activity: