From Basel to Mont Blanc Stage 16: Feutersoey – Col du Sanetsch

First a flat and leisurely start along the Saane river to Gsteig, where the climb – Nomen est Omen – to Col du Pillon begins. Ours too, but much steeper through the wild 'Rotegrabe' up to the Sanetsch dam. Anyone hiking here on a nice weekend will hardly be alone, as the attractive area is a popular excursion destination both from the Gstaad side (with cable car) and from the Valais side (post bus, access road). With the lake, the wide green areas with ringing Ehringer cows, the gray rocky fields, the Tsanfleuron glacier and the flower-covered meadows, dramatic contrasts arise that leave a lasting impression. From the dam (with restaurant) via the pass summit to the hotel on the access road to Savièse is then just a walk with few elevation meters. The pass offers us a grand view of the Valais Alps, dominated by Dent Blanche, Matterhorn and Dent d'Hérens.