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Macugnaga to Saas Fee

July 26, 2017

Stage 9: Magugnaga to Saas Fee

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  • Distance: About 20km  or 12km if take the bus from Mattmark to Saas Fee*

  • Ascent: 1630m (option to take a lift for a large part of this)

  • Descent: 750m to Mattmark, 1280m to Saas Almagell

  • Highest point: 2950m at Monte Moro Pass

  • Estimated Time: 9 hours

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* This is what the guide book says - not true. This stage is much longer. Monte Moro to Mattmark alone os 10km. Read our blog.

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How was it for us?

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About us

We live in Singapore and are regular visitors to Switzerland. However this is our first hike. We will let you know how we get on day by day. We are all basically physically fit and healthy prior to starting this tour. (left to right)

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Archie: Aged 14. "I'm OK, I think I will win." 

 

Felix: Aged 19. "The last intense physical activity I did was when my friend challenged me to do 150 push-ups, sit ups and squats. I did it....but it took me almost an hour."

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Matthew: Aged 52. "I've spent 30 years in office jobs and enjoy good food and wine. I do a bit of running and gym and the occasional triathlon so curious to know what the Swiss mean when they describe the TMR as "Strenuous""

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