Hiking (mountain trail, in places narrow and exposed)
Alpine route (equipped or very exposed section, snow field, blocks)
R104
Gsteig » Godey
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7h30 |
19.7 km
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1518 m
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1333 m
Leave Gsteig heading south along the Flurstrasse road. At the end of the road, the steep track through the Roter Graben rift to the Auberge du Sanetsch inn begins. Alternatively, take the aerial cable car. Follow the left bank of the Sanetsch lake until reaching the Sanetsch pass. Continue past the Sex Rouge to Mié. From here, the trail descends steeply to Godey, the stage destination.
Leave Gsteig on the farmland road heading to the south east until reaching the Saane river. Then continue along the right-hand bank of the stream to the valley station of the aerial cable car. The climb through the Rote Graben rift is worth it, as it allows a short detour to the Sanetschfall waterfall. After the break, continue in hairpin bends steeply up to the Sanetsch Hut and its chapel. An extensive plain with the Lac du Sanetsch reservoir opens out here. Walk along the left-hand bank of the lake towards the Sanetsch pass, which was formerly used as a mule track from Gsteig to Sitten. The pass, carpeted in alpine plastureland, is relatively wide, and to the west the Lapis de Tsanfleuron scree fields follow on in front of the Tsanfleuron glacier. Close to the Tsanfleuron bus stop, the trail leads along the edge of the scree fields up to the Sex Rouge. The mountain trail leads over the pass north of the Tete Noire down to the Mié high plateau. Here, the trail branches off to the west and leads past the Mié alpine huts to the Poteu des Etales rocky passage. The very steep descent through the rocky passage is secured with ropes and hand grips and requires you to pay careful attention. Just before La Lizerne, the trail continues at this altitude until arriving above the Godet reservoir. This is where the short descent to the dam and Godet, the stage destination, begins. (Schweizer Wanderwege).
Natural and cultural heritage
Sanetsch Pass For centuries, the Sanetsch pass was the most important alpine connection between Bern and Wallis. Since the 11th century, the inhabitants of Savièse have driven their herds to the meadows around Gsteig. They also used the pass to go and sell fruit and vegetables and other wares in the Saanenland region. However, the pass not only served the purposes of trade but also of various war crusades. In 1418, the Bernese marched south with their allies, the Lords of Raron, to assist the power-hungry barons against the Walsers and in 1475 they rushed to the help of the Sitter people, who were under attack from the Savoys . (Schweizer Wanderwege)
Wanderwelt Schweiz / SAW und Geotechnisches Institut ~ Hallwag Kümmerly und Frey AG, Urtenen BE (ISBN 3-259-03697-0)
Unterwallis / Waeber/Steinbichler ~ Bergverlag Rudolf Rother GmbH (ISBN 3-7633-4128-5)
Comments
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Mountain Girl - 2011-10-27
As noted below, avoid the Auberge de Sanetsch. A nice alternative is the HOTEL DE SANETSCH at Tsanfleuron. This is an old-style (1885) mountain hotel that's been carefully renovated. It has both rooms and dortoir for every budget. Nice views too.
I also heartily agree with Lou Pape that hike to Godey should NOT be attempted in poor weather. Cables, short ladder section and very steep trail will unnerve anyone with vertigo.
I agree with the other hikers, that Auberge de Sanetsch is really expensive. Also the waitress was not friendly.
It's not easy to find the way to Sex Rouge since direction signs are missing (Summer 2010):
The hiking path is continuing to the right at the farm Tsanfleuron. After a while, you'll see way markers again drawn on some rocks.
Pour plus de précisions sur le parcours et la vallée de Derborence, consultez le site officiel www.derborence.ch
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dotilaso - 2010-08-10
Berggasthaus Godey: Sehr freundlich-guter Service-günstig-einfach super!
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dotilaso - 2010-08-10
Wenn Sie einmal so richtig abgezockt werden möchten, dann sollten Sie in der Auberge de Sanetsch Halt machen.
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Lou Papé - 2009-08-02
Attention: la portion Mié - Godey peut présenter, par temps de pluie, qqs difficultés pour les personnes peu expérimentées ( échelles et mains courantes)
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Lou papé - 2009-07-28
Eviter absolument l'auberge du Sanetsch comme étape: hébergement très cher et peu confortable, repas à la carte uniquement.....
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7h30 |
19.7 km
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1518 m
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1333 m
Favourites, criticisms ? Make your personal comments on this stage. For more general notes please use the comments section of the page Over to the Via Alpinists.