Welcome to your holiday apartment at Chalet Soldanella, with our central location we are the ideal starting point for your hikes. Your hiking boots have their own place on a large shoe rack and are not in your way in the holiday apartment. After a long walk you can put your feet up on a deck chair in the garden while your hiking clothes do their rounds in our washing machine. Thanks to our Wlan you can plan a new tour at any time. And you can rest night after night on our quality mattresses. If you have any questions about the furnishings in our vacation apartments, you will find the answers here
Flowering plants, lush mountain meadows and the gentle lapping of the water - the idyllic picture that is probably unfolding in your head right now is exactly what you can experience here with us. Whether at our picturesque mountain lake, along the historic water pipes (Suonen), which have been carrying water to the fields and pastures for over 400 years, or at the majestic glacier gate of the Ried Glacier - here you can experience nature and geotourism in their purest form. Grächen offers a variety of easy hiking trails that are also accessible with baby carriages, as well as themed trails that are suitable for all ages.
The tours to our two nearest huts also offer special hiking experiences: the SAC Bordierhütte, which can be reached from Chalet Soldanella in 8 km and about 5 hours on foot with an altitude difference of 1200 meters, and the SAC Topali hut, which can be reached from St. Niklaus in 7 km and also 5 hours on foot with an altitude difference of 1550 meters. The feeling of happiness when you get to the top, the breathtaking view of 14 four-thousand-meter peaks and the close proximity to nature make up for any effort.
On the 250 kilometers of hiking trails in and around Grächen, you are sure to find a favorite spot that is second to none. One of our personal favorites is Alpe Jungen, located on the other side of the valley from Chalet Soldanella. Such an idyllic and tranquil spot in the midst of the hectic and fast-paced world of today is something very special. From Moosalp, you can reach Alpe Jungen in around 4 hours via the high-altitude trail. Alternatively, you can easily get there from St. Niklaus by cable car in just 10 minutes.
If you feel the urge to explore the surrounding area during your stay, we can warmly recommend the area around Zermatt or the Aletsch region with the largest glacier in the Alps.
Here is a small selection of hikes:
Grächen Culture: Village tour
Grächen Tourimsus: To the lake - Hohtschuggi
Grächen Tourism: Riedgletscher
Grächen Tourism: Hannigalp round hike
Grächen Tourism: Overview hiking time
Save 30% up to Gornergrat in Zermatt: Stone Time
Grächen Tourismus: Boys - Moosalp
Zermatt Tourism: 5 Lakes Trail
It doesn't always have to be a skiing holiday, Grächen is also a wonderful place to hike in winter. Officially there are ten hiking trails of 30 minutes to 2 hours in winter, but in addition there are 6 snowshoe trails of the same duration. If you want to try snowshoeing spontaneously, you can also rent snowshoes at the local sports shops. But also here it should be said that there are many varied routes in the Saas Valley, Zermatt or in Goms, which you can easily reach with your holiday apartment in Grächen as a starting point.
Immerse yourself in the tranquil, glistening snowy landscape of Valais and be enchanted by unforgettable panoramic views! Winter hiking allows you to experience Grächen and the region directly and intensively as you stroll leisurely through the snow-covered countryside. Every step leads you to new breathtaking views and allows you to enjoy the beauty of this region to the full. Leave everyday life behind and be enchanted by the wintry splendor of Valais - an experience you won't soon forget!
Grächen Tourimus: Winter hiking trails
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