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Scex Rouge - Sanetsch - Gsteig

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Glacier 3000 AG

Die Welt von „Eis und Wasser“
Photo: Glacier 3000, Glacier 3000 AG

Verena Langenegger
on the August 04, 2022

wann öffnet die route? oder bleibt sie gesperrt?

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the first part is a steep alpine route / the second part is a steep mountain trail

moderate

Distance 13.6 km

5:30 h

80 m

955 m

2,926 m

2,021 m

The varied route follows the source of the Saane and leads from the Scex Rouge mountain station over the glacier via Quille du Diable to the Sanetsch Pass and Sanetschsee. Enjoy unique insights and views into the world of water and ice as well as a diverse flora and fauna amidst the rocky landscape. The mighty Valais Alps from Mont Blanc to the Matterhorn form the overwhelmingly beautiful backdrop. The hike is suitable from July to September, depending on conditions.

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Glacier 3000

Update: August 11, 2022

Difficulty

moderate

Technique

Stamina

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Highest point

2,926 m

Lowest point

2,021 m

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Track types

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0 km

Forested/wild trail

2.5 km

Path

10.5 km

Road

0.5 km

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Start

Scex Rouge (2'940 m) (2,926 m)

Coordinates:

SwissGrid

2'581'999E 1'130'624N

46.326767, 7.204903

DMS

46°19'36.4"N 7°12'17.7"E

UTM

32T 361822 5131920

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Destination

Sanetsch (2'062 m)

Note

all notes on protected areas

Public transport

The are two main routes to get to Les Diablerets or Gstaad, from which the Postauto departs to Col du Pillon on a regular basis. The route from Geneva via Lausanne, Montreux and Aigle takes you to Les Diablerets. The route from Zurich via Bern, Spiez, Zweisimmen takes you to Gstaad.

Getting there

Glacier 3000 is easily reached by car from the Lake Thun (Spiez), Lake Geneva (Aigle) and Gruyère (Bulle) areas.

Parking

You will find a large lot with free parking next to the Col du Pillon cable car station, located directly on the mountain pass road between Gstaad and Les Diablerets.

Coordinates

SwissGrid

2'581'999E 1'130'624N

46.326767, 7.204903

DMS

46°19'36.4"N 7°12'17.7"E

UTM

32T 361822 5131920

w3w

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Questions and answers

Question from Verena Langenegger · August 04, 2022 · Community

wann öffnet die route? oder bleibt sie gesperrt?

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Question from Tom Pfister · July 18, 2022 · Community

warum ist die Route geschlossen? Wann wird sie voraussichtlich geöffnet?

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Question from Eva Gori · July 30, 2019 · Community

Bonjour, comment descendre depuis le point d'arrivée? Nous voulions monter à Glacier 300o et puis faire cette rando... Merci

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Rishy Kuna

April 17, 2018 · Community

Ist eine Wanderung im April/Mai nicht empfehlenswert bzw. möglich?

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Difficulty

moderate

Distance

13.6 km

Duration

5:30 h

Ascent

80 m

Descent

955 m

Highest point

2,926 m

Lowest point

2,021 m

Circular route Scenic Refreshment stops available

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