Ski touring in the Kiental valley, starting from the hotel with a mountain guide | Griesalp

• Procedure and meeting place

  • Meeting place

    8.55 am, Stechelberg, Schilthornbahn

    We’ll meet in Stechelberg at the lower station of the Schilthornbahn. After a brief welcome and to get to know one another, we’ll take the cable car up to the Schilthorn (2,969 metres above sea level).

    Important information regarding your journey:
    If you’re travelling by car, it’s best to park in Spiez and change to public transport there, as we’ll be travelling via the Lauterbrunnen Valley on the way there and via the Kiental on the way back.

  • Day 1: Schilthorn

    300 Hm

    1900 metres altitude

    ZS-

    On the Schilthorn, a magnificent panorama of the high peaks of the Bernese Alps awaits us. Our tour begins with a traverse towards Rote Härd, followed by a short descent. We then put our skins on for a short climb up to the Sefinafurgga, where a fantastic descent awaits us, ending at the Griesalp near our hotel. This gives us a spectacular start to our ski touring days, and we round off the evening with a delicious meal whilst getting to know one another. Each evening, we also plan the next day’s tour together.

  • Days 2 & 3: Summit targets & powder slopes

    1,200–1,500 metres of elevation gain

    1,200–1,500 metres of elevation gain

    ZS to ZS+

    5-6 h

    We start the morning with a hearty breakfast. On the two middle days, we can really let off steam. Right on our doorstep, there are challenging circular routes waiting for us in fantastic ski-touring terrain.
    Possible highlights include the Bundstock or the neighbouring Schwarzhorn, whose shady north-facing slopes above Dündenegg promise fantastic powder snow runs. Another classic alpine route leads towards Hohtürli, in the direct shadow of the mighty Blüemlisalp Glacier, where strenuous ascents are rewarded with magnificent views down into the valley. The wild slopes below the Bütlasse also offer perfect terrain for covering plenty of altitude and enjoying long descents. After the tour, we’ll relax our tired legs in the Alpen SPA and enjoy the cosy hotel.

  • Day 4: Final ski tour

    approx. 1000 metres of elevation gain

    approx. 1500 metres altitude

    WS+

    Today we’re setting off on a lovely final hike and enjoying the last descent into the Kiental. An ideal destination is the Chistihubel, which treats us once again to fantastic views of the Blüemlisalp and the routes we’ve covered over the past few days. The final descent winds its way straight down into the valley across sweeping, delightful slopes. This way, we can savour those last few turns in the snow to the full once again.

  • Conclusion

    around 3.00 pm, Kiental Ramslauenen

    With lots of lovely memories in our rucksacks, we bring our ski touring trip in the village of Kiental to a close at the Ramslauenen bus stop and set off on our journey home.

• Requirements

  • Mastering the ski touring technique with its basics (skins, hairpin turns).
  • Safe downhill technique in open terrain and in different types of snow.
  • Fitness level required for ski tours covering around 1,200–1,500 metres of elevation gain at a normal pace (~350 metres of elevation gain per hour).
  • Splitboarders are welcome.

• Price and services

  • CHF 1,150.
  • Small group with 5 - 7 guests per mountain guide.
  • Including planning and realisation with mountain guide and his travel expenses.
  • Includes one night’s accommodation in a hotel on a half-board basis in a twin room.
  • Includes use of the sauna and steam room.
  • Travel costs, any train tickets, taxi fares and personal expenses.

• Material and equipment

  • For this tour you need the material from this PDF. We carry our equipment with us the whole time. Only pack the essentials.
  • General material and packing tips we have also put together for you.

Highlights: Ski touring in Griesalp