Saas Grund is in the south eastern alps region of Switzerland, not far from the famous Matterhorn. It is a ski resort and summer hiking town with magnificent alpine views from the top of the cable car lifts at Hohsaas at 3142m. Experienced hikers continue on by foot through the snow to the peak of Weissmies at 4027. Opposite the valley is Dom at 4545m, considered one of the highest mountains in Switzerland. We took the cable car to the top of Hohsaas, stopping a couple of times along the way, dangling above a sheer drop to the ground- very scenic and somewhat unsettling. The air was much thinner at the top so we only climbed across the rocky path and then had a cappaccino at the restaurant at the top.
Outside the cable car lift at Hohsaas with Dom in the background as one of the highest mountains in Switzerland.
Restaurant at the cable car station
Rebecca on the ridge in the middle descending from a higher point to the left.
Walking up the rocky path with the cable car station below
The little specks along the mountain path in the snow in the lower part of the photo are experienced hikers descending from a climb to the top.
Easier hikes along mountain roads and tracks
Coming back down on the cable car with a view of Saas Grund
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