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From the saddle, or close enough to it to get a clear perspective through it, take in the view of the west face of the Jungfrau, then return to the descent. Bear left (southwest) and go down the Kanderfirn glacier, keeping to its left-hand side. On reaching the end of the icefield you should come to a marked path which leads steeply down to the Gasterntal. At the first opportunity cross the stream to the right bank and wander down-valley through natural rock gardens to reach Berghaus Heimritz, the first of the Selden buildings (Tel 033 675 14 34), which has bedrooms and dormitory accommodation. Continue along the dirt road to the other atmospheric buildings of Selden (1552m: 8½hrs: accommodation, refreshments). There are two inns here, both of which have dormitory accommodation as well as standard bedrooms: Hotel Steinbock (Tel 033 675 11 62) and Hotel Gasterntal-Selden (Tel 033 675 11 63).

It will take another 2½hrs to reach Kandersteg from Selden by a straightforward valley walk.

Kandersteg has all the usual amenities for summer and winter visitors, with plenty of accommodation, restaurants, shops, banks, PTT, etc. The tourist office is located in the centre of the village (Tel 033 675 80 80, info@kandersteg.ch, www.kandersteg.ch). For walks in the Kandersteg region see The Bernese Alps by Kev Reynolds, published by Cicerone Press.