Lonely and adventurous | Grassen & Gross Spannort at Easter

Ski mountaineering with many metres of downhill skiing in lonely and wild nature!

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Gross Spannort in winter, black and white

In these two days we experience a lot of impressive nature, steeper couloirs, descents and glaciers. We cross the end of the Engelberg valley! We start from Titlis, start with the Titlis round tour, but spend the night in the uninhabited Grassenbiwak and cook our own food there. We continue with some ups and downs to finally climb the summit of the Bärenhorn and ski down the glacier on long and steep slopes back to the Engelberg valley. These two days offer you an unforgettable atmosphere in the Grassenbwiak, abseiling, descending and ski mountaineering in a small group. Together we will discover and cross the end of the Engelberg Valley!

  • Additional option: It is also possible to book the tour including the ascent of Gross Spannort. The Gross Spannort is the mightiest rock in the region. It is climbed via the north ridge. From the ski depot, it takes around 1 hour of scrambling and climbing to reach the summit of Gross Spannort. This is only possible with 2 guests per mountain guide and therefore the variant with ascent of Gross Spannort costs 990.- for the two days. (Additional variant is fully booked for the time being, please contact us if you are interested).

  • Venue & meeting point

    • Area: Engelberg Valley, Titlis - Grassen - Gross Spannort
    • Meeting point: 8.00 Titlis valley station
    • Conclusion: approx. 15.00 Engelberg
    • Overnight stay: Grassenbiwak

  • Requirements

    • Mastering the ski touring technique with its basics (skins, hairpin turns).
    • Safe downhill technique in open terrain and in different types of snow.
    • You have first experience with ice axe and crampons.
    • Condition for ski tours with around 1200hm at a normal pace (~300-350hm/h).
    • Condition for significantly more descent.
    • In addition, there are sections where we carry the skis and trudge through the snow.
    • Splitboarders are welcome, provided they are experienced.

  • Group size

    • Takes place with up to 4 guests per mountain guide.

  • Price and services

    • CHF 590.-
    • Including planning and realisation with mountain guide and his travel expenses.
    • Excluding travel expenses, possible train tickets, personal consumption.
    • Excluding accommodation costs, approx. 80.- CHF per night with half board.

  • Material and equipment

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

Accommodation

Grassenbiwak

Simple, charming, unexpected bivouac. The Grassen bivouac is perfectly equipped. We will take the food from the Sustlihütte with us. The cooking and sleeping facilities in the bivouac are marvellous. Much quieter than the weekend hustle and bustle of the Sustlihütte 😉

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    Grassenbiwak at sunrise
    Grassenbiwak

Impressions: Grassen - Gross Spannort

    Gross Spannort in winter, black and white
    Grassenbiwak and behind it the Titlis on the Titlis round tour
    Stickers in the Grassenbiwak
    Grassenbiwak in the snow
    Titlis south face seen from the Titlis round tour
    View on the Titlis round tour
    Titlis on the Titlis round tour
    Couloir on the Titlis round tour
    Gross Spannort in profile

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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.

Ski toursSafe skiing on the black piste in the ski area. No previous knowledge of ski touring 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.

Ski toursFirst off-piste experience up to approx. 30° slope gradient. You have mastered the basic techniques of ski touring and have some experience of hairpin bends.

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.

Ski toursYou are confident in off-piste terrain up to a slope angle of approx. 35° and are proficient in hairpin bends in a variety of terrain. 

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.

Ski toursSafe skiing in steep off-piste terrain (up to approx. 40°), solid hairpin technique. First experience with rope manoeuvres, such as roping up on the glacier and abseiling.

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.

Ski toursYou are a very safe skier on steep, unsecured terrain. You are a master of hairpin turns in difficult conditions and have experience with rope manoeuvres and glacier equipment.

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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