Adventure ski tour from Gemsstock | Andermatt

Spectacular couloirs in the midst of imposing mountains!

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Blauberg Couloirs near Andermatt from afar

Andermatt action on Thursday! After last Saturday's fresh snow and with great weather, we set out on a dream line. Easy start with the Gemsstock cable car, enjoy the first firn descent, then approx. 750 metres up to the summit, the last part with crampons and into an impressive couloir amidst the granite needles! The conditions are perfect: soft snow on the north side, great slush on the south side. Almost 2000 metres of descent plus a technical challenge make for a fantastic day of ski touring! The start from the couloir is around 45° steep, then a long 35 - 40°. We overcome the start with the rope. Let's experience this together!

  • Venue & meeting point

    • Area: Andermatt, Gemsstock
    • Meeting point: 9.05 Andermatt railway station
    • Conclusion: approx. 15.00 in Hospental, return journey by bus

  • Requirements

    • Mastering the ski touring technique
    • Safe downhill technique in open terrain and in different types of snow.
      • Slope up to 40°
    • Fitness for ski tours with around 1000 metres at normal speed (~350m/h) and significantly more downhill.
    • Splitboarders are welcome, provided they are experienced.

  • Group size

    • Takes place with 3 - 4 guests per mountain guide.

  • Price and services

    • CHF 275.-
    • Including planning and realisation with mountain guide and his travel expenses.
    • Excluding travel expenses, possible train tickets, personal consumption.
      • A single journey on the Gemsstock railway costs around 28.

  • Material and equipment

    • For this tour you need the normal ski touring equipment including crampons plus:
      • Helmet (ski or climbing helmet)
      • Climbing harness
      • Crampons

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us, preferably via the Contact form. 

Impressions: Andermatt Blauberg

    On the descent to the Blauberg Couloir
    Skier in the Blauberg Couloir
    View from above into the Blauberg Couloirs
    Blauberg Couloirs near Andermatt from afar

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Here you will find the organisation of our tours as a guideline. If you are unsure which level suits you best, feel free to get in touch - We can help you!

Technics

Technology 1 - for beginners

Easy tours, suitable for beginners. The terrain is easy and moderate. No previous mountaineering experience is necessary.

Technique 2 - Leisurely tours

Easy to slightly challenging tours with short, steeper sections that we master together and with coaching. You are ready for this level after a basic or taster course.

Technique 3 - Medium tours

Medium-difficulty tours with short, technical sections that are easy to do with some previous experience. You have already done a few tours and feel confident with your equipment and technique.

Technique 4 - First big tours

Challenging tours with longer, steeper passages that require a good level of experience and skill. We secure these sections with ropes and coach you through difficult sections. Suitable for adventure-seekers with solid basic training.

Technique 5 - Grand tours

Very demanding tours, with technical passages that require a good level of experience and skill. These are secured, but smooth, rapid progress is required. For experienced climbers with plenty of experience and a thirst for adventure.

Endurance

Endurance 1 - Easy tours

Easy tours with plenty of time to take a break and enjoy.

  • Elevation gain: approx. 500 - 800 metres per day, 
  • Pace: approx. 250 - 300 m / h.
Endurance 2 - Leisurely tours

"Normal" tour at a leisurely pace with 800 - 1000 vertical metres per day, ~300 hm / h.

Endurance 3 - Medium tours

Longer tours at a steady, fluid pace. A solid basic level of fitness is required here.

  • Elevation gain: approx. 1200 metres per day
  • Pace: approx. 350 m / h.
Endurance 4 - First big tours

Long and challenging tours at a brisk but constant pace. Ideal for active sports enthusiasts.

  • Elevation gain: up to 1500 metres per day
  • Pace: approx. 350 m / h.
Endurance 5 - Long tours

Very long tours with more than 1500 metres in altitude per day. Requires very good fitness and stamina.

  • Elevation metres: 1500 m + per day
  • Pace: approx. 400 m / h.

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