4 Days – 3 Nights in Mountain Huts – Incredible Alpine Scenery

Day 1

Route: Meeting at 8:00 AM in Meiringen. Taxi ride to Handeck, then cable car to Rätrichsbodensee. Ascent to the Bächlitalhütte SAC. If time allows: special program with a great descent.
Elevation gain: approx. +600 m
Highlight: A wild and romantic approach through the Grimsel region to the modern Bächlital Hut, beautifully set in a spectacular alpine setting.

Day 2

Route: Tour via the Obere Bächlilücke to the Gauli Hut
Elevation: approx. +1100 m / -1200 m
Highlight: A dramatic crossing with views of the mighty Finsteraarhorn – pure solitude in a vast glacier world.

Day 3

Route: Ascent of the Ewigschneehorn, descent back to the Gauli Hut
Elevation: approx. +1200 m / -1200 m
Highlight: A panoramic summit with stunning views of the Aletsch Glacier and the Bernese Alps.

Day 4

Route: Ascent of the Ränfenhorn or Rosenhorn, descent via the Rosenlaui Glacier to Rosenlaui
Elevation: approx. +1500 m / -2600 m
Highlight: A magnificent glacier descent through the remote Rosenlaui valley – a spectacular alpine finale.

*If weather or snow conditions prevent the planned tour, we will offer you an alternative route.

Technical Requirements

• Excellent off-piste skiing skills in steep terrain (35–40°). You should be able to descend confidently – even if not with elegant turns, then with solid side-slipping technique.

• You enjoy ascents up to 1500 m using skins. Short, steep sections where skis must be carried (bootpacking) are no problem for you.

• You're comfortable using ski crampons (harsteisen) on hard snow, and you can perform kick turns cleanly even on steep terrain.

Mental & Physical Requirements

Ski touring for several consecutive days is more demanding than a single 1500 m day tour. Prepare with regular training and ski tours to enjoy the full experience. Alpine skills are helpful but not essential.
Basic knowledge of avalanche transceiver (LVS), probe, shovel, and avalanche safety is required.

Price

The price includes the mountain guide’s fee and expenses.
Not included: hut accommodation (~CHF 80 per night), food and drinks in huts, cable car and taxi transfers.

Can I join with a splitboard?

Yes, splitboarders are welcome in principle. You must be in excellent physical shape, have strong downhill skills, and be confident performing kick turns with ski crampons in steep terrain.

Am I fit enough for the tour?

Ski touring several days in a row is more demanding than a single 1500 m day tour. You should prepare thoroughly. We recommend doing a few longer tours with a heavy backpack beforehand to test your limits and build endurance.

What happens if the tour gets canceled?

We always aim to run the tour as planned. If weather or snow conditions make it impossible, we will organize an alternative program or partial route. The final decision lies with the mountain guide.

What kind of skis should I bring?

We recommend a lightweight touring ski that still performs well on the descent. A width of 90–100 mm underfoot is ideal for this kind of multi-day tour.

What’s included in the price?

The price includes the mountain guide’s fee and expenses. Not included are hut overnight stays (approx. CHF 80 per night), food and drinks in the huts, as well as cable car and taxi transfers.

Technical Equipment

• Backpack (approx. 35L)

• Avalanche transceiver (beacon)

• Avalanche shovel

• Avalanche probe

• Touring skis with touring bindings / splitboard

• Touring ski boots

• Ski poles (ideally telescopic)

• Climbing skins

• Ski crampons

• Climbing harness

• 2x HMS carabiners

• Crampons (aluminum is sufficient)

• 1x lightweight ice axe

• Headlamp

Miscellaneous

• Sunglasses

• Ski goggles

• Sun hat

• Sunscreen

• Optional: camera / GoPro

• Blister plasters

• Cash for cable cars, taxi, and hut expenses (approx. CHF 200)

• Snacks

• Water/drinks

• Silk sleeping bag liner

• Clothing suitable for ski touring

• 2 pairs of gloves

• Mobile phone