30.06.2010 Belgium - Switzerland - Göscheneralpsee, 1782m - Bergseehütte, 2370m
A first this year, my eldest son, Harry, aged 8 years with me for the first time in the Swiss mountains, so I had promised him after very good experiences made in the Pyrenees the year before.
hiking from cabin to cabin suitable for a child of 8 years is not that easy! Schedules should remain limited to a maximum of 4 to 5 hours a day, not too huge elevation changes and challenges modest. Finally, I decided to Uri Alps, Swiss canton germanophone very central and has a network of shelters and excellent hiking, and more precisely around the Göscheneralpsee. From huge help in my choice was the excellent book " Hüttentrekking Schweiz!
My decision to take the car this time was good: we left early and come home we have our starting point, the dam of Göscheneralpsee at mid-afternoon afternoon. I am well aware of the rarity of this ecological means of transport, but the flexibility and the fare (half a train ticket, and sadly) are certainly to be taken into account. 
A nice way back from the dam, 1782m, towards the Bergseehütte. It is hot and the weather is a bit stormy. 
halfway, the swampy landscape and protected Am Berg, 1951m, opens before us. Behind the peaks of Gandschijen, 2389m, and a piece of Salbitschijen, 2981m. 
Meeting with the local wildlife ... 
It starts to rain lightly and we put our jackets. 
The rain will only be very short. Axel is well shot. 
We commit ourselves more and more in a gray and desolate world in which there is much room for other colors. The jagged peaks of Hochschijen, 2634m, stand out against a sky still threatened. 
By 2300, we meet the path coming from the Bergseeschijenlücke, passage giving access to Voralphütte. 
After a climb of two hours, we finally arrive at the Bergseehütte, 2370m. 
This pleasant refuge is required by Toni Fullin, mountain guide and a true specialist in the mountains of Uri. Less known than the refuge of Salba and the famous Salbitschijen, this refuge is nevertheless a starting point for an exquisite huge number of alpine climbing in a perfect granite. 
After eating dinner and got acquainted with two other people present this evening in the refuge, a Dutch couple making the climb, we spend some quality time out and take full advantage of the panorama. 
View over the lake artificial Göscheneralp. 
the other side of the valley, spectacular peaks show themselves from time to time Gletschhorn, 3305m, Galenstock, 3585m, and Vorderer Rhonestock, 3566m.
01/07/2010: Bergseehütte, 2370m - + / - 2600m - Chelenalphütte, 2350m
The next morning we were awakened by the sun falling in the dormitory. The room view is spectacular (here we see the mountains north of Oberalppass).
The peaks of Bergschijen, 2815m, and Hochschijen.
Shared pleasant and we did not share them with others!
It was not much last night but the day today looks promising: the view of the Winterberg massif (highest peak: the Dammastock, 3630m) is stunning.
Bergseeschijen and Schijenstock, 3161m.
Beautiful glacial landscape dominated by Lochberg, 3040m, the Col du Winterlücke, 2854m, the Winterstock, 3203m and Gletschhorn.
Breakfast all quiet, Dutch climbers have already left the shelter early in the morning.
Behind the shelter begins the path towards the Chelenalphütte, marked by white flags-blue-white, which means "Alpine trek" in Switzerland. Behind the lake which gave name to the shelter. Basically, the Winterberg massif with us all day (Rhonestock, 3585m; Dammastock, 3630m; Schneestock, 3608m; Eggstock, 3556m).
Serious things begin shortly after the lake. The path is lost in a huge landslide and it must follow the road signs, jumping from one rock to another.
Trail moves slowly towards the high glacial are terminating the Chelenalptal.
Occasionally, we stop for a closer look at the climbers on the Gwächtenhorn or animals in the steep flanks of the other side of the valley.
The king of the corner he is: the Winterberg (highest peak: the Dammastock) is dominant. His race is a spur is coveted (III).
The trail skirts the bottom of the ridge southwest of Hoch Horefellistock to engage in a new scree éhorme.
The views are beautiful throughout the journey makes this hike so magnificent: Tierberg, 3447m, Gwächtenhorn, 3420m, Rotstock, and Sustenlimihorn 3183m, 3316m.
The granite blocks are covered with lichen.
The trail is downhill course, and must traverse many snowfields. However, Axel followed me without problems as he had done it all his life.
early July, there are still lots of snow in height.
The good mood the rest of the game ...
The masssif imposing the Horefellistock Hoch.
Typical terrain of the trail in altitude between the huts and Bergsee Chelenalp.
The Dammastock seems to be out of reach.
Multiple cairns make it impossible to take the wrong path. Behind the Blauberg, 3036m, and the Lochberg Winterstock.
A hanging glacier descending from Eggstock. The ground beneath the glacier tongue contains many metals, hence the red color.
By 2600, the highest point of the day, we cross the path from the neck and Sustenlimi must cross one of the many streams that find their sources in the glacier Brunnenfirn.
Dammastock and Eggstock, proud kings.
Rocks "rusty" on the edge of the trail.
Drawings fascinating.
right now we descend towards the goal of the day, Chelenalphütte, 2350m, leaning over the language of Chelengletscher.
But just before the end, the path will bring two more surprises. First, we must take a hallway with a string. Axel mastered this transition without any problem, I'm getting more and more confidence in his abilities backpacker!
You can almost touch the Chelengletscher.
Second passage difficult, and clearly more perilous: we are forced to traverse a steep snowfield under which a stream flows. Fortunately, a rope was pulled from one end of the snowfield to the other and only a good stick. I'm still happy when I joined Axel.
After six hours of walking, we arrive at the Chelenalpütte. I read that the time to hike is multiplied by 1.5 when it is done with children, and that is exactly what has been done, because the official time talking about 4 hours walking between the two shelters.
After such a beautiful service, a small gift must!
This beautiful sanctuary, 84 years old, is an excellent starting point for climbing the Sustenhorn, 3503m.
The charming guardian of the Sanctuary is also delighted by the efforts of my son when he shows that he found the crystal along the way, she offers him one that is much bigger!
It becomes a good habit: what a beautiful view from our dorm on Dammastock.
We're very lucky with the weather early this summer and savor every moment.
After a good breakfast, we prepare for the next stage of our hike, which will lead us to the Dammahütte.
the morning, it's still very cold in the shadows ...
... but once they get down into the valley and into the sun, we're fast T-shirt.
Petite pause after a rapid descent. The valley is a jewel Chelenalp Alpine. Dominated by high mountains (basically the Tierberg), it has an extremely rich flora.
Who knows the name of this flower ?
It continues down this path so nice towards the artificial lake.
arrived at an altitude of + /-1800m, we leave the path that would bring us right into the parking lot, and begin a short climb above the right bank of the lake.
It is given us a magnificent view over the lake and mountains Göscheneralp above the Bergseehütte.
Our objective will be Dammahütte.
New Wonder, Valley Dammareuss. Left, the difficult passage of Winterlücke, and right, the Winterstock.
We see a lot of people doing the break along the Dammareuss, but we will only throughout the climb.
Bergseehütte We see clearly, and above the tops of Bergseeschijnen, and Hochschijen Gandschijen. The loud, sharp back there is nothing else than the famous Salbitschijen.
But soon we will be completely absorbed by the vision splendid of the Winterberg massif to which it is heading.
first weakness of stay: Axel can not really Also, I am constantly encouraged pourqu'il continues. Every five minutes, he wants a break. Obviously, it is learned, walking in the mountains, and should not discourage the troops now. I decide to take a longer break and hope that Axel will new forces.
go, here we go again, the shelter is in sight!
After six and a half hours of walking, we arrive at the very cute Dammahütte, 2430m.
This venerable small shelter, 108 years old, has hardly changed since its construction early twentieth century.
Run by a young babysitter reasons, its location across from Dammagletscher and Winterberg massif is almost perfect.
ritual post-hike.
We have room that night, because we alone in the shelter. It will eventually joined by two mountaineers who is the spur of Dammastock as nice goal, but will not notice anything about their presence because they arrive late and leave early.
The spectacular north face of Winterstock and Gletschhorn.
We decide to explore a little way up the eastern edge of Moosstock.
Ascent using a piece of rope. Note the very slippers adapted to the ground!
Beautiful breathtaking view of Lake Göscheneralp.
Ah, what luck, what weather. Another beautiful day!
was really hard to leave this little haven where I will be happy stayed longer.
Last breakfast stay ...
... after which they began the descent under sunny skies.
Owl morning atmosphere.
Today is the end of our hike. We go down the same path by which we climbed.
A little more time at our disposal and we have continued the trek up the Albert-Heim-Hütte (though more difficult from a technical and hilly to accomplish is quite high).
Dammastock A right can be seen the Dammhütte and Moosstock, 2582m.
The Valley Chelenalp. Two days ago, our route passed just below the snowfields.
A lot of people on the road today, we met dozens and dozens of people enjoying the sunny weekend.
arrived at the bridge that crosses the Dammareuss, we follow a path that goes far beyond the right bank of Lake Göscheneralp. Nice surprise seeing the needle Vorder Feldschijen, 2828m, and Hinter Feldschijen, 2962m.
Chelenalp The beautiful valley in all its glory.
Hikers move when crossed, for cons, goats ...
Lake Dam and the Göscheneralp Berggasthaus Dammagletscher.
The next morning we were awakened by the sun falling in the dormitory. The room view is spectacular (here we see the mountains north of Oberalppass). 
The peaks of Bergschijen, 2815m, and Hochschijen. 
Shared pleasant and we did not share them with others! 
It was not much last night but the day today looks promising: the view of the Winterberg massif (highest peak: the Dammastock, 3630m) is stunning. 
Bergseeschijen and Schijenstock, 3161m. 
Beautiful glacial landscape dominated by Lochberg, 3040m, the Col du Winterlücke, 2854m, the Winterstock, 3203m and Gletschhorn. 
Breakfast all quiet, Dutch climbers have already left the shelter early in the morning. 
Behind the shelter begins the path towards the Chelenalphütte, marked by white flags-blue-white, which means "Alpine trek" in Switzerland. Behind the lake which gave name to the shelter. Basically, the Winterberg massif with us all day (Rhonestock, 3585m; Dammastock, 3630m; Schneestock, 3608m; Eggstock, 3556m). 
Serious things begin shortly after the lake. The path is lost in a huge landslide and it must follow the road signs, jumping from one rock to another. 
Trail moves slowly towards the high glacial are terminating the Chelenalptal. 
Occasionally, we stop for a closer look at the climbers on the Gwächtenhorn or animals in the steep flanks of the other side of the valley. 
The king of the corner he is: the Winterberg (highest peak: the Dammastock) is dominant. His race is a spur is coveted (III). 
The trail skirts the bottom of the ridge southwest of Hoch Horefellistock to engage in a new scree éhorme. 
The views are beautiful throughout the journey makes this hike so magnificent: Tierberg, 3447m, Gwächtenhorn, 3420m, Rotstock, and Sustenlimihorn 3183m, 3316m. 
The granite blocks are covered with lichen. 
The trail is downhill course, and must traverse many snowfields. However, Axel followed me without problems as he had done it all his life. 
early July, there are still lots of snow in height. 
The good mood the rest of the game ... 
The masssif imposing the Horefellistock Hoch. 
Typical terrain of the trail in altitude between the huts and Bergsee Chelenalp. 
The Dammastock seems to be out of reach. 
Multiple cairns make it impossible to take the wrong path. Behind the Blauberg, 3036m, and the Lochberg Winterstock. 
A hanging glacier descending from Eggstock. The ground beneath the glacier tongue contains many metals, hence the red color. 
By 2600, the highest point of the day, we cross the path from the neck and Sustenlimi must cross one of the many streams that find their sources in the glacier Brunnenfirn. 
Dammastock and Eggstock, proud kings. 
Rocks "rusty" on the edge of the trail. 
Drawings fascinating. 
right now we descend towards the goal of the day, Chelenalphütte, 2350m, leaning over the language of Chelengletscher. 
But just before the end, the path will bring two more surprises. First, we must take a hallway with a string. Axel mastered this transition without any problem, I'm getting more and more confidence in his abilities backpacker! 
You can almost touch the Chelengletscher. 
Second passage difficult, and clearly more perilous: we are forced to traverse a steep snowfield under which a stream flows. Fortunately, a rope was pulled from one end of the snowfield to the other and only a good stick. I'm still happy when I joined Axel. 
After six hours of walking, we arrive at the Chelenalpütte. I read that the time to hike is multiplied by 1.5 when it is done with children, and that is exactly what has been done, because the official time talking about 4 hours walking between the two shelters. 
After such a beautiful service, a small gift must! 
This beautiful sanctuary, 84 years old, is an excellent starting point for climbing the Sustenhorn, 3503m. 
The charming guardian of the Sanctuary is also delighted by the efforts of my son when he shows that he found the crystal along the way, she offers him one that is much bigger! 01/07/2010: Chelenalphütte, 2350m - Chelenalptal, 1805m - Dammahütte, 2439m
It becomes a good habit: what a beautiful view from our dorm on Dammastock. 
We're very lucky with the weather early this summer and savor every moment. 
After a good breakfast, we prepare for the next stage of our hike, which will lead us to the Dammahütte. 
We begin with a descent into the Chelenalptal.
the morning, it's still very cold in the shadows ... 
... but once they get down into the valley and into the sun, we're fast T-shirt. 
Petite pause after a rapid descent. The valley is a jewel Chelenalp Alpine. Dominated by high mountains (basically the Tierberg), it has an extremely rich flora. 
Who knows the name of this flower ? 
It continues down this path so nice towards the artificial lake. 
arrived at an altitude of + /-1800m, we leave the path that would bring us right into the parking lot, and begin a short climb above the right bank of the lake. 
It is given us a magnificent view over the lake and mountains Göscheneralp above the Bergseehütte. 
Our objective will be Dammahütte. 
New Wonder, Valley Dammareuss. Left, the difficult passage of Winterlücke, and right, the Winterstock. 
We see a lot of people doing the break along the Dammareuss, but we will only throughout the climb. 
Bergseehütte We see clearly, and above the tops of Bergseeschijnen, and Hochschijen Gandschijen. The loud, sharp back there is nothing else than the famous Salbitschijen. 
But soon we will be completely absorbed by the vision splendid of the Winterberg massif to which it is heading. 
first weakness of stay: Axel can not really Also, I am constantly encouraged pourqu'il continues. Every five minutes, he wants a break. Obviously, it is learned, walking in the mountains, and should not discourage the troops now. I decide to take a longer break and hope that Axel will new forces. 
go, here we go again, the shelter is in sight! 
After six and a half hours of walking, we arrive at the very cute Dammahütte, 2430m. 
This venerable small shelter, 108 years old, has hardly changed since its construction early twentieth century. 
Run by a young babysitter reasons, its location across from Dammagletscher and Winterberg massif is almost perfect. 
ritual post-hike. 
We have room that night, because we alone in the shelter. It will eventually joined by two mountaineers who is the spur of Dammastock as nice goal, but will not notice anything about their presence because they arrive late and leave early. 
The spectacular north face of Winterstock and Gletschhorn. 
We decide to explore a little way up the eastern edge of Moosstock. 
Ascent using a piece of rope. Note the very slippers adapted to the ground! 
Beautiful breathtaking view of Lake Göscheneralp. 03/07/2010: Dammahütte, 2439m - Göscheneralpsee, 1782m
Ah, what luck, what weather. Another beautiful day! 
was really hard to leave this little haven where I will be happy stayed longer. 
Last breakfast stay ... 
... after which they began the descent under sunny skies. 
Owl morning atmosphere. 
Today is the end of our hike. We go down the same path by which we climbed. 
A little more time at our disposal and we have continued the trek up the Albert-Heim-Hütte (though more difficult from a technical and hilly to accomplish is quite high). 
Dammastock A right can be seen the Dammhütte and Moosstock, 2582m. 
The Valley Chelenalp. Two days ago, our route passed just below the snowfields. 
A lot of people on the road today, we met dozens and dozens of people enjoying the sunny weekend. 
arrived at the bridge that crosses the Dammareuss, we follow a path that goes far beyond the right bank of Lake Göscheneralp. Nice surprise seeing the needle Vorder Feldschijen, 2828m, and Hinter Feldschijen, 2962m. 
Chelenalp The beautiful valley in all its glory. 
Hikers move when crossed, for cons, goats ... 
Lake Dam and the Göscheneralp Berggasthaus Dammagletscher. 
Axel, you can be proud of yourself and your first real hike (high) mountain!
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