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WALK 4

Fiescheralp (2205m) – Gletscherstube Märjela (2373m)

Distance6kmGrade1–2Time1½hrsHeight gain168mLocationNorthwest of Fiesch (to Fiescheralp)

Our third approach to the Gletscherstube Märjela is the shortest and by far the easiest, for it is on a broad path nearly all the way and with a modest amount of height to gain. As the path goes through a 1km long tunnel, a headtorch could be useful as a precaution, although the tunnel is usually lit. Fiescheralp is reached by cablecar from Fiesch. During research this operated in summer on the hour and every half-hour from 8am until 6pm – but check times before you set out to ensure you don’t miss the last cablecar down.

Leaving the Fiescheralp cablecar station, turn right on a road signed to Obers Tälli and Gletscherstube Märjela. After a few paces take the left branch when the road forks. Now on a track which soon contours along the hillside, attractive mountain views include both the Matterhorn and Weisshorn if you look behind you. When a path breaks left to climb the Eggishorn, remain on the track which comes to a multi-way junction shortly after. Take the left branch, and at the next fork choose the lower option ahead.