Weisshorn Hut
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Weisshorn Hut Weisshornhütte (de)
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| General | |
| Elevation | 2,932 m9,619.423 ft 1.822 miles |
| Type | SAC-CAS |
| Location | Valais, Switzerland |
| Range | Pennine Alps |
| Massif | Weisshorn Group |
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| Coordinates | |
| DMS Coor. | 46°5´10"N, 7°44´37"E |
| Swiss Coor. | 623580 / 103880 |
| Links | Topographic Detail |
| Nearby Features | |
| Schalihorn, Schalijoch Bivouac Hut, Weisshorn, Weisshorn Group, Wisse Schijen | |
| Alpinist's Info | |
| Base(s) | Randa |
| Summit(s) | Mettelhorn, Schalijoch, Weisshorn, Wisse Schijen |
| Topo. Map | SLK 1328: Randa |
| Approach Difficulty | W2 |
| Hut Info | |
| Places | 30 |
| Guarded | 15 Jul. - 30 Aug. |
| Catering | Drinks and Food |
| Tel. | 0041 (0)27 967 12 62 (hut) |
| weisshornhuette@bluewin.ch | |
| Website | sac-basel.ch/unsere-huetten/weisshornhuette.html |
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General information
The Weisshorn Hut (German: Weisshornhütte) (2,932 m9,619.423 ft
1.822 miles) is a mountain hut near Randa, located in the Pennine Alps in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. This rather small hut is located on the S side of the Wisse Schijen 500m from the E edge of the Schali Glacier. The hut is owned by the SAC and the hut warden is Luzius Kuster-Krauth (Haus Feuerdorn, 3928 Randa; Tel: 0041 (0)27 967 38 53).
Accommodation
30 places, 18 in winter room.
Self-catering possible.
| Category | CHF/night |
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| SAC Member | 26 |
| SAC Member 10-22 | 13 |
| Non Member from 18 | 38 |
| Non Member 10-17 | 20 |
Approach Route
- From Randa:
There are several approach routes from Randa which all link up by the time they reach Jatz at 2,246 m. From Randa village cross the bridge over the Mattervispa then follow the path heading roughly SW. From Wildi cross the bridge over the Mattervispa opposite the sports field and pick up a path heading SW. From the camp site of Atermenzen cross the Mattervispa by one of the bridges N or S of the site and follow paths to the farm at 1,618 m. All the routes signpost the hut and each of one provides a sustained up hill walk. From Jatz the path is less steep but still quite sustained as it heads roughly WSW to the hut. (4-5h)
Ascents
- Weisshorn (4,505 m): E ridge
- Wisse Schijen: 3,368 m
- Mettelhorn: 3,406 m
- Schalijoch
Crossings
- Hohlichtpass or Col de Moming - Arpittettaz Hut - Zinal
- Äschhorn and Äschhornjoch- Rothorn Hut - Zermatt
- Saddle Pt .3,468 m - Bis Glacier - Turtmann Hut
- Schalijoch Bivouac
- Weisshorn - Tracuit Hut
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The Alpine 4000m Peaks by the Classic Routes by Richard Goedeke
Valais Alps East: Selected Climbs (Alpine Club Guides) by Les Swindin
Valais Alps West: Selected Climbs (Alpine Club Guides) by Lindsay Griffin
Alpine Climbing: Techniques to Take You Higher (Mountaineers Outdoor Expert) by Cathy Cosley
Valais West: Zinal - Arolla - Verbier - Rhone Valley (Rother Walking Guide) by Michael Waeber & Hans Steinbichler
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