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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1288 m
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1104 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)
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I had to return back to the road just before the top of Sex Rouge. It had snowed and in the last 100 meter there was a steep rock to climb with cables/ladders. Did not manage to get up and did not want to take risks. An alternative could have been to walk to Cabane de Prarochet, but because that was still 200m higher and the snow I decided to return back to Tsanfleuron and from there take the bus to Sion and the next day the bus from Sion to Godey to pick up the route again.
Houdayer Alain - 2022-09-07
Trés belle étape,magnifique sentier exigeant dans la descente sur Godey.Bonne auberge.
Markus3758 - 2019-06-18
Sämtliche Wanderwege von Gsteig zur Barrage du Sanetsch sind voraussichtliche bis Ende August gesperrt, da sie durch Lawinen und Steinschlag zerstörrt wurden.
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All trails from Gsteig to the Barrage du Sanetsch are likely to be closed until the end of August, as they were destroyed by avalanches and rockfalls.
Berta - 2018-07-16
Der Abstieg von Mie nach Godey ist trotz guter Sicherungen wirklich sehr anspruchsvoll. Die Nächtigung im Berggasthof Godey war ok, Halbpension 60 CHF pro Person.
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The descent from Mie to Godey is really demanding despite good safety. The overnight stay at the Berggasthof Godey was ok, half board 60 CHF per person.
Steep trail up to Poteu des Etales. There is an abandoned chapel by Chaux de Miex. Makes for a great place to sleep overnight. The path to Lac Senin is easy to follow. No need to take th gondola to Gsteig. There is a path that goes down, steep, but easy to follow.The office of Tourism in Gsteig is very helpful if looking for a place to sleep. There is a grocery store in town as well.
Tof - 2015-02-06
Erreur de date ci-dessous: 8/9/14
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Date error below: 09/08/14
Tof - 2015-02-02
Trieste-Monaco le 8/9/15
Bivouac possible dans la première partie de l'ascension à côté d'une cabane, au lieu dit "rotegrabe" sur la carte (1425m).
Beau cadre de montée. Après la descente du Col du Sanetsch, on arrive à une ferme d'alpage: ravitaillement en fromage possible et en eau. Bon accueil.
A partir de ce point, le balisage est défaillant pour rejoindre le chemin qui navigue entre le lapiaz du Transfleuron et du Genies. Après on retrouve un bon balisage.
Le poteu des Etales demande toute votre attention. Faut garder concentration et énergie pour ce passage.
1/2 pension à auberge de Godey. Voulant partir tôt le lendemai matin, j'ai du manger dehors. La salle n'étant pas ouverte à cette heure matinale...
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Trieste-Monaco on 9/8/15 Bivouac possible in the first part of the climb next to a hut in a place called "rotegrabe" on the card (1425m). Beautiful mounted frame. After the descent of the Col du Sanetsch, we arrive at a mountain farm: refueling can cheese and water. Welcome. From that point, the markup has failed to reach the path that navigates between the lapiaz Transfleuron and Genies. After we find a good markup. The spread of poteu demand your attention. Keep focus and energy to this passage. 1/2 pension inn Godey. Wanting to leave early in the morning lendemai, I had to eat outside. The room is not open at this early hour ...
Joc - 2014-10-28
Le passage du Poteu des Etales n'est pas facile: assez long. A éviter sous la pluie ou après une forte pluie.
J'ai eu du mal à trouver le sentier depuis Tsanfleuron pour le Col du Sanetsch. Pas de panneau ni balisage. Il faut suivre la piste qui part tout de suite à gauche après la maison d'alpage de gauche. On retrouve ensuite un ancien balisage blanc-rouge-blanc un peu effacé.
Auberge du Sanetsch: à éviter. Accueil très peu sympathique. Tarifs élevés pour les boissons et desserts.
A Gsteig j'ai logé à l'hôtel Heiti, à 5-10 min. à pied depuis le centre de Gsteig le long de la route pour le Col du Pillon. Grandes chambres (CHF 97.- avec petit-déj.). Restaurant. Camping. L'Office du Tourisme au centre du village m'a bien aidée, très serviable.
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The passage of the Poteu spread is not easy: long enough. Avoid rain or after a heavy rain. I had trouble finding the path from Tsanfleuron for Col du Sanetsch. No sign or marking. We must follow the path that starts immediately left after the house of pasture left. We then find an old markup white-red-white somewhat cleared. Auberge du Sanetsch: avoid. Home very unsympathetic. High prices for drinks and desserts. A Gsteig I stayed at the hotel Heiti, 5-10 min. walk from the center of Gsteig along the road to the Col du Pillon. Large rooms (CHF 97.- with breakfast incl.). Restaurant. Camping. The Tourist Office in the center of the village helped me a lot, very helpful.
Pour plus d'informations sur le parcours Sanetsch - Godey et le "Poteu des étales" :
www.contheyregion.ch et
www.derborence.ch
Descriptifs et photos sur les pages "randonnées"
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For more information on the Sanetsch - Godey and the "3sh3o0osh of the stalls" course:
www.contheyregion.ch and
www.derborence.ch
Descriptions and photos on the pages "hiking"
Jean-Louis GIRAUD - 2013-05-19
En fonction de l'organisation et du timing des étapes, il est possible de dormir à l'Hotel Restaurant du SANETSCH...au dessous du Col du SANETSCH et aprés avoir suivi la trace sur le bord du lac de barrage.Trés bon accueil et tarifs corrects en dortoir !
Le plus : Paysage magnifique sur le CERVIN , la DENT BLANCHE et les deux COMBIN .
tel : 00 41(0)27 395 56 56
email : dumoulin@hotel-restaurant-sanetsch.ch
La trace vers GODEY se retrouve entre, puis derriere, les deux batiments de la fromagerie du Col.On retrouve ensuite le balisage peint sur les rochers .Je confirme que le sentier vers GODEY est sécurisé mais peu fréquenté.Il passe par une vire avant de poursuivre dans une cheminée .. Il est préférable de l'emprunter par beau temps !
Cela reste un bel itinéraire avec le site de DERBORENCE à ses pieds !
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Depending on the organization and timing of steps, it is possible to sleep at the Hotel Restaurant Sanetsch ... below the Col du Sanetsch and after having followed the trail on the edge of Lake welcomes barrage.Trés and prices correct dorm! Plus: beautiful landscape on the MATTERHORN, DENT White and the two COMBIN. tel: 00 41 (0) 27 395 56 56 email: dumoulin@hotel-restaurant-sanetsch.ch GODEY The trace to be found between and behind the two buildings of the cheese Col.On then finds the painted markings on .I rocks confirms that the path to GODEY is secure but few fréquenté.Il through a ledge before continuing in a fireplace .. It is better to borrow in good weather! It remains a beautiful route with DERBORENCE site at his feet!
SPYD - 2012-09-25
Durant la nuit passé à l'hotel de Sanetsch la météo s'est complètement dégradée (pluie et neige à partir de 2000m).
Le bus ne fonctionne qu'en été, et le WE jusqu'en octobre !
Nous sommes donc descendus à pied directement dans la vallée vers Chandolin, mais attention : à la cote 1754m le torrent (à l'est) avec la pluie est infranchissable, il faut prendre le sentier à flanc vers l'ouest et comme le second torrent est infranchissable lui aussi, il faut descendre 20m avant sur un sentier qui longe dans un 1er temps le torrent et qui rejoint la piste de Tsarein vers 1605m.
La pluie était telle que la route (à 1000m) vers le pont du Diable était interdite, même aux piétons ! Le détour allait être trés long... heureusement une camionette nous a pris tous les 4 en stop.
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During the night spent in the hotel Sanetsch weather was completely degraded (rain and snow from 2000m). The bus operates in summer and on weekends until October! So we walk directly down the valley to Chandolin, but beware: 1754m to listing the torrent (to the east) is impassable with the rain, take the side trail to the west and as the second torrent is also impassable, descend 20m before on a path along the first time in a torrent and joins the track Tsarein to 1605m. The rain was such that the road (1000m) to the Devil's Bridge was forbidden even to pedestrians! The detour was going to be very long ... luckily a van took us 4 a ride.
SPYD - 2012-09-25
De Lauenen nous sommes allés jusqu'à l'hotel de Sanetsch (Tsanfleuron).
La prévision météo étant mauvaise nous avons pris le téléphérique pour éviter d'arriver au col sous la pluie ou dans le brouillard.
Hotel de Sanetsch agréable, joli panorama, un peu cher, accueil sans "plus".
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Lauenen we went to the hotel Sanetsch (Tsanfleuron). The weather forecast is bad we took the cable car to avoid reaching the pass in the rain or in fog. Hotel Sanetsch nice, lovely view, a bit expensive home without "more".
hubelise - 2012-07-10
Attention de ne pas confondre "auberge du Sanetsch" vers le barrage et télécabine et "Hôtel du Sanetsch" à tsanfleuron.....
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Be careful not to confuse "inn Sanetsch" towards the dam and gondola and "Hotel Sanetsch" to Tsanfleuron .....
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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For more information on the course and the valley of Derborence, visit the official website www.derborence.ch
dotilaso - 2010-08-10
Berggasthaus Godey: Sehr freundlich-guter Service-günstig-einfach super!
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Berggasthaus Godey: Very friendly, good service, low-just great!
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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If you ever want to be ripped off so right, you should do at the Auberge de Sanetsch maintenance.
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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Warning: the portion Mie - Godey may, for rain, qqs difficulties for inexperienced people (ladders and handrails)
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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Avoid absolutely the inn as Sanetsch Step accommodation very expensive and uncomfortable, a la carte meals only .....
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7h30 |
19.7 km
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1288 m
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1104 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.