Gemmi Pass
Gemmipass
A cable car climbs straight up a cliff to Gemmi Pass at 2,350 meters. A cliff-edge terrace overlooks the town, and the Matterhorn and Valais Alps are visible in the distance.
Gemmi Pass is an ancient mountain pass linking the canton of Valais with the canton of Bern. The Gemmi cable car climbs nearly 1,000 meters of sheer cliff in a few minutes from just north of town, reaching the pass at about 2,350 meters. The top station has a cantilevered viewing platform, with Leukerbad below and the Matterhorn, Weisshorn and other Valais peaks across the valley. In summer you can walk down the 18th-century Gemmi mule path, carved into the cliff face (about 2 hours), or cross the mountain to Kandersteg. In winter there are snowshoeing and cross-country skiing routes.
Opening hours
Cable car approx. 08:30–17:00 (varies by season)
Nearby sights
- Daubensee
- Daubenhorn Via Ferrata
- Leukerbad Therme
- Walliser Alpentherme & Spa
- Albinen Ladders
- Torrent (Rinderhütte)
- Leuk Old Town & Castle
- Valais Wine Museum Salgesch