Included in the price:
Organisation, guiding, and the guide’s expenses

Not included in the price:
Rental equipment, travel to/from the meeting point, hut overnight stays, food and drinks in the huts, taxi from Engelberg to Realp

*For private groups, we’re happy to send you a custom offer.

5 Days – 4 Hut Overnights – Countless Beautiful Experiences

Day 1: Realp – Schafberg – Albert Heim Hut

• Elevation Gain: +1000 m / –100 m

• Route: Start in Realp, ascent via Schafberg (2591 m) to Albert Heim Hut (2542 m).

• Highlight: First summit of the tour with panoramic views; cozy evening at the Albert Heim Hut.

Day 2: Albert Heim Hut – Lochberg – Göscheneralp

• Elevation Gain: +800 m / –1700 m

• Route: Ascent to Winterlücke, short portage to Lochberg (3074 m), descent to Göscheneralp.

• Highlight: Exciting and impressive scramble up Lochberg. Overnight stay at Gasthaus Gwüest.

Day 3: Göscheneralp – Schinstock – Voralp Hut

• Elevation Gain: +1400 m / –1000 m

• Route: Special transport in the morning, ascent below Schinstock, short portage through a couloir, summit Schinstock (3161 m), descent to Voralp Hut.

• Highlight: Wild landscape, very beautiful descent over wide areas.

Day 4: Voralp Hut – Chelenalp Pass – Sustenhorn – Steingletscher

• Elevation Gain: +1500 m / –1700 m

• Route: Ascent to Chelenalp Pass, crossing of Sustenlimi, summit ascent of Sustenhorn (3502 m), long descent to Hotel Steingletscher.

• Highlight: Wild glacier landscape, exciting crossings, long descents.

Day 5: Steingletscher – Urat Glacier – Fünffingerstock – Engelberg

• Elevation Gain: +1400 m / –1800 m

• Route: Ascent to Urat Glacier, summit Fünffingerstock (2993 m), steep descent to Wendengletscher, short ascent to Grassen bivouac, beautiful descent back to Engelberg.

• Highlight: Grand finale with one of the most beautiful descents in Central Switzerland.

Technical Requirements

Excellent ski technique for off-piste descents in moderately steep terrain (35–40°). You can descend anywhere; if not with stylish turns, then by side-slipping… No style points are awarded.

Ascents up to 1500 meters with skins are enjoyable for you. Short, steep portages (carrying skis on the backpack) are more fun than scary.

You can ascend on a track with crampons even if it's somewhat hard. You've practiced kick turns beforehand and can navigate corners without falling.

Mental & Physical Requirements

Being on skis every day is more strenuous than a single-day tour with 1500 meters of ascent. Even though the regular Urner Haute Route involves fewer elevation gains. Prepare well for the tour days with regular training and tours. This makes the whole experience much more enjoyable for you. The UHR is technically more demanding than the classic Chamonix-Zermatt route. Alpine technical knowledge is advantageous but not mandatory.

Basic experience with avalanche transceivers, probes, shovels, and avalanche prevention is desirable.

Mandatory Equipment

The avalanche safety set (probe, transceiver, shovel) and the alpine set are mandatory!
*If the tour cannot be conducted due to external conditions, we will offer you an alternative tour.

Can I participate as a splitboarder?
In principle, yes. We expect you to be in excellent physical condition, have strong downhill technique, and be able to perform kick turns effortlessly in steep terrain using crampons.

We recommend arriving in Engelberg the day before.
You can store your gear at the mountain guide office in Engelberg. On the first day, we’ll travel by taxi to Andermatt/Realp – this transfer is organized by us. Of course, you can also travel to Andermatt/Realp on your own and meet us there.

Am I fit enough for the tour?
Being on skis every day is more demanding than just doing a single-day tour with 1,500 vertical meters. Even though the standard Urner Haute Route involves fewer vertical meters overall, the cumulative effort is greater. Prepare yourself well with regular training and ski tours. That way, you’ll enjoy the experience much more. The UHR is technically more demanding than the famous Chamonix–Zermatt route.

What happens if the tour has to be cancelled?
We always try to carry out the tour as planned. If conditions don’t allow it, we will organize an alternative program and may complete part of the original tour. The final decision lies with the mountain guide.

What skis are best for this tour?
We recommend a light touring ski that’s still fun on the descents. A ski with a width of 90–100 mm is a solid choice.

What is included in the price?
The price includes the mountain guide’s fee and his expenses. Not included are the hut overnights (approx. CHF 80 per night), meals and drinks in the huts, and the transfer from Engelberg to Realp.

Packing List

Gear:

• 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 ones are sufficient)

• 1x lightweight ice axe

• Headlamp

Miscellaneous:

• Sunglasses

• Ski goggles

• Sun hat

• Sunscreen

• Optional: camera / GoPro

• Blister plasters

• Half-fare card (Swiss “Halbtax” if available)

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

• Snacks

• Drinks

• Silk sleeping liner

• Clothing suitable for ski touring

• 2 pairs of gloves

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