Ski mountaineering introductory and preparation course with application tour Allalin- and Strahlhorn

• Procedure and meeting place

  • Meeting place

    approx. 10 a.m. Bus terminal Saas Fee

    We meet in Saas Fee at the bus terminal immediately after the bus arrives. After a welcome and a brief introduction by the mountain guide, we take the Felskinn cable car up to the summit together.

  • Day 1 - Approach hut and training "Crampons and ice axe"

    150 Hm

    approx. 1h

    From the Felskinn station, we ascend together to the Britannia hut. Around the hut, we learn everything about using crampons and ice axes.

  • Day 2 - Allalinhorn ski tour

    650 Hm

    1100 metres altitude

    Today we take the railway again to the Mittelallalin. From there we climb up to the Allalinhorn. At over 4000 metres, we marvel at the surrounding high-altitude world before taking a long descent back to the hut.

  • Day 3 - High altitude ski tour Strahlhorn or Fluchthorn

    1430 metres altitude

    2200 metres altitude

    Today the Strahlhorn or alternatively the Fluchthorn is on the programme. Today we also climb over the glacier to the next 4000 metre peak and once again enjoy a wonderful panoramic view. If possible, we will then descend to the Mattmark reservoir and ski as far as possible out to Saas Almagell.

  • Training content

    During these three days you will learn in detail:

    • Material science and correct use of technical equipment

    • Walking with crampons under your feet

    • Safe behaviour on glaciers and in alpine terrain

    • Roping up and initial experience with rope support in steep terrain

    • Skiing down the glacier rope

    • Various techniques for transporting the skis on the rucksack

    • Tour planning in the evening

    After this course you will be well prepared to take part in guided high-altitude ski tours and haute routes and enjoy them to the full.

  • Conclusion

    approx. 3 pm Saas Almagell

    We finish the weekend in Saas Almagell and travel back home individually with lots of new impressions and skills.

• Requirements

  • Mastering the ski touring technique with its basics (skins, hairpin turns).
  • Safe downhill technique in open terrain and in different types of snow.
  • Stamina for short ski tours with an ascent of around 1000 metres at a leisurely pace (~300m/h).
  • Stamina for 1000m descent in different types of snow.
  • Splitboarders are welcome, provided they are experienced.

• Price and services

  • CHF 795.-
  • Small group with 4 - 6 guests per mountain guide.
  • Including planning and realisation with mountain guide and his travel expenses.
  • Including accommodation costs with half board
  • Excluding travelling expenses, any train tickets, personal consumption

• Material and equipment

  • We have for you a detailed packing list with packing tips compiled.
  • For this tour you need the following material from this PDF. We carry our equipment with us all the time. Pack only what is necessary.

Impressions: Ski mountaineering introductory course