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Learn the necessary knowledge for assessment, decision-making and correct behaviour in avalanche situations in avalanche courses. Together and applied!
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The basic courses are for beginners and require little or no prior knowledge. The application courses and advanced courses are more advanced and require corresponding prior knowledge (see the course description in each case).
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Avalanche and risk management workshop with mountain guide | Avalanche theory evening
Start the winter safely! Learn the basics of avalanche awareness from experienced experts - in a practical and understandable way. Using exciting case studies, we will show you how to assess risks and make smart decisions in the terrain.To the offerMonday, 24 November 2025SargansWednesday, 26 November 2025Zurichand other data.
Zurich
Lucerne
Bern
SargansAvalanche training level 1 for beginners | day course with mountain guide
Why do avalanches occur and how can you consciously keep the risk low when ski touring and freeriding?TechnicsEnduranceTo the offerSaturday, 6 December 2025Oberalp PassSaturday, 13 December 2025Bernand other data.
Eastern Switzerland
Central Switzerland
Bern regionBasic ski touring and avalanche course | Safiental in a mountain hotel with mountain guide
We accompany you into the world of ski touring - in 4 days with enough time!TechnicsEnduranceTo the offer11 - 14 December 2025, Thursday - Sunday, 4 days8 - 11 January 2026, Thursday - Sunday, 4 daysand other data.
Grisons Safiental
Ski tours and avalanches | Training weekend in Central Switzerland with a mountain guide
Learn and deepen your knowledge in the various areas of ski touring, from ascent and descent to avalanche awareness.TechnicsEnduranceTo the offerWeekend from 13 - 14 December 2025Weekend from 17 - 18 January 2026and other data.
Central Switzerland, Maighelshütte
Avalanche training level 2 for users and refreshers | day course with mountain guide
How can I, as an active ski tourer, move according to the avalanche danger level and make the right decisions?TechnicsEnduranceTo the offerFriday, 19 December 2025Eastern SwitzerlandTuesday, 6 January 2026Central Switzerlandand other data.
Eastern Switzerland
Central Switzerland
Bern regionSki tours and avalanches | Simplon training weekend with mountain guide
Learn and deepen your knowledge in the various areas of ski touring, from ascent and descent to avalanche awareness.TechnicsEnduranceTo the offerWeekend from 20 - 21 December 202528 Feb - 1 March 2026, Saturday - Sunday, 2 days
Simplon
Ski touring and avalanche course Andermatt with application tours with a mountain guide
We accompany you into the world of ski touring - in 4 days with enough time!TechnicsEnduranceTo the offer27 - 30 December 2025, Saturday - Tuesday, 4 days1 - 4 January 2026, Thursday - Sunday, 4 days
Uri, Tiefenbach
Ski touring and avalanche | basic course Gemmi with application tours with mountain guide
We accompany you into the world of ski touring - in 4 days with enough time!TechnicsEnduranceTo the offer1 - 4 January 2026, Thursday - Sunday, 4 days5 - 8 February 2026, Thursday - Sunday, 4 days5 - 8 March 2026, Thursday - Sunday, 4 days
Valais-Bernese Oberland, Gemmi
Ski tours and avalanches | Training weekend in eastern Switzerland with a mountain guide
Learn and deepen your knowledge in the various areas of ski touring, from the ascent to the descent to avalanche awareness.TechnicsEnduranceTo the offerWeekend from 10 - 11 January 2026Eastern Switzerland, SpitzmeilenWeekend from 21 - 22 February 2026Eastern Switzerland, SpitzmeilenWeekend from 21 - 22 March 2026Eastern Switzerland, Spitzmeilen
Eastern Switzerland, Spitzmeilenhütte
Bergschaft Winter Festival | Lenzerheide
Experience the mountains. Deepen your knowledge. Enjoy the community.To the offerThursday, 29 January 202629 Jan - 1 Feb 2026, Thursday - Sunday, 4 days4 - day passand other data.
Lenzerheide
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Where can I take an avalanche course?
You can attend avalanche courses with many providers. We are full-time mountain guides and travel a lot in snow-covered terrain and know very well how to assess the situation and what tools are available to make decisions. We share our knowledge with you empathetically and with great pleasure.
Do I have to know how to ski for the avalanche course?
In the avalanche course we go on a short ski tour in winter terrain. So yes, to get back down you need to know how to ski a bit.
Can I also come to the avalanche course with a splitboard?
Splitboards are welcome. There is no disadvantage in the avalanche course whether you come with skis or a splitboard.
Can the avalanche course be taken with snowshoes?
Basically we do a short ski tour in the avalanche course and there it is better to come with the skis or the board to come down again. In exceptional cases it is okay to come with snowshoes only. But you have to contact us briefly.
What types of avalanches are there?
There are three types of avalanches:
- Dust avalanche
- Loose snow avalanche
- Slab avalanche (this is the most relevant avalanche for skiers and ski tourers)
How do avalanches occur?
The following five conditions are required for an avalanche:
- Weak layer in the snow cover
- Bound snow over the weak layer (board)
- Wide distribution of weak layer and board
- Slope inclination over 30°
- Additional load (usually one person)
What comes as standard with the equipment?
It is always part of your equipment, even if you are travelling alone:
- Avalanche transceiver (LVS)
- Shovel
- Sone
An airbag rucksack is not standard, but is almost always worn when freeriding.
When should you take an avalanche course?
Everyone who regularly goes off-piste in the snow should complete an avalanche course. This also includes regular training in the use of standard equipment, avalanche transceivers, probes and shovels.