Bisse du Heido
Location
To the left of the Rhône, Visperterminen above Viège (Visp) and the Nantztal
Descriptif
A magnificent walk above Visperterminen, birthplace of the famous Heida (Pagan) wine. A timeless stroll with views of the Fletschhorn, the Bietschhorn, the Aletschhorn and a section of the Aletsch Glacier.
Total length
10 km in one direction (the bisse measures about 7 km).
Walking time
–
Altitude
Between 2000 and 2400 metres.
National hiking map 1:50’000
274 T Viège (Visp).
Best period
Contains water from early June to late October.
Difficulty
No particular difficulty apart from the altitude (bring warm clothing).
Useful information
Enthusiasts and good walkers can continue towards Simplondorf (6 hours in total) and return to Brig by bus.
From the arrival of the chair-lift to the bisse there is about 200 metres of an incline. The entire trail takes place above 2000 metres altitude and can be quite chilly, even in summer.
There are many lovely picnic spots.
Itinerary
Departure & Itinerary
From the village of Visperterminen take the chair-lift to Giw (check the timetable in advance). From the arrival of the chair-lift, head towards «SimplonDorf, Gibidumsee, Heido» on a mountain road used as a ski-slope in the winter. Then, follow the sign-posts for «Wanderweg, Panoramaweg» except for those suffering from a fear of heights, who should choose «SimplonDorf». After about thirty minutes walking you will reach «Gibidumsee». The Bisse «Heido», feeds this mountain lake from the south-west. For the first kilometre of the bisse there is no real path. From «Gibidumsee» you can reach the bisse further along by following the wide trail which leaves the lake heading west. After five/ten minutes walking you will reach a fork sign-posted «Blausee, Sirwoltupass, Engiloch, SimplonDorf». Take this direction up the path of the Bisse «Heido» which flows a few metres below. Once you reach the point at which the bisse takes water, and if you feel inclined, continue for a few minutes towards a ledge to have a picnic by the lake.
