Ski tour | Säntis round tour

Grandiose round tour around the mountain in eastern Switzerland: imposing limestone cliffs, lots of downhill skiing and playful terrain - on well-surfaced slopes and snow down to the valley!

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Ski tours on the Säntis

Eastern Switzerland

The Säntis tour is one of the classics in Eastern Switzerland. We start the tour on the Säntis summit. From there we first descend a beautiful 1000 metres in altitude! An ascent leads us through the exciting limestone mountains from Säntis to the Rotstein Pass and from there down another 1000 metres in altitude. We have snow right down into the valley and we make the most of it all the way to Unterwasser.

  • Procedure and meeting place

    • Meeting place

      8:29 am, Schwägalp cable car station

      We meet at the Schwägalp cable car station. The bus leaves Nesslau for Schwägalp at 08.07 am.

    • Day tour

      600 Hm

      200 metres of elevation gain

      5-6 hours

      Together we undertake the beautiful circular tour around the Säntis massif. We take the Säntis railway up to the Säntis. From there, we descend eastwards approx. 1000 metres to Meglisalp. A 600 metre ascent takes us to the Rotstein Pass, where we descend to Unterwasser.

    • Conclusion

      approx. 3 pm

      We return from Unterwasser to Nesslau by bus or taxi and from there return home individually. 

  • Requirements

    • Mastering the ski touring technique with its basics (skins, hairpin turns).
    • Safe downhill technique in open terrain and in different types of snow.
    • Condition for ski tours with around 800hm at a comfortable pace (~300hm/h).
    • Condition for 2000m of descent in different types of snow.
    • Splitboarders are welcome, provided they are experienced.

  • Price and services

    • CHF 195.-
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    • Including planning and realisation with mountain guide and his travel expenses.
    • Excluding travel expenses, possible train tickets, personal consumption.

  • Material and equipment

Bergschaft tours and courses are conducted in German as standard. However, our mountain guides speak good English, as do many of the participants. If you speak English, you are of course very welcome. Depending on the tour, it may be worth asking us in advance whether the guide and the group are comfortable speaking English.

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

That's what our guests say:

Esthi Haumüller

We have already had several great tours with Bergschaft with very friendly and competent mountain guides and have always been very satisfied.

Impressions: Säntis round tour

    Säntis in winter
    Powder on the Säntis
    View from the Säntis
    Ski tours on the Säntis
    Snow-covered Säntis
    Animal meadows in winter

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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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