Meeting point
Bus station Saas-Fee
Postplatz, 3906 Saas-Fee
Ski Tour Rimpfischhorn
2 days
Combination of glacier & rock
2,500 meters of descent to Saas Almagell
2 peaks over 4000m in 2 days
Season:
March May
Departure Times
08:00
Key info
Multiple ski mountaineering tours completed
Hiking times of up to 8 hours and more than 1300 meters of ascent
Overview
Recommended for:
Anyone who trades comfort for the view.
2 days, 2 peaks over 4000m, an epic descent: This tour challenges you and rewards you with 2,500 meters of descent.
This ski tour takes you to great heights: first to the Allalinhorn for acclimatization, then to the Rimpfischhorn with a steep rock climb. The descent: 2,500 meters of pure fun. If you love ski mountaineering and the mix of glacier, climbing, and descent, this is the perfect adventure for you.
Itinerary
Meeting points Day1
Day 1: Acclimatization Tour to Allalinhorn
The meeting point is in Saas Fee, then we take the train up to Mittelallalin at 3,457 m above sea level. The first view of the Allalinhorn makes it clear: today we’re heading to the first 4000m peak. We start with skins over the ski slope, then through the glacier terrain. At the summit, we enjoy the view, followed by the descent over the glacier to the Felskinn middle station. A short climb later, we reach our overnight stay: the Britannia Hut.
Distance
7.5 km
Ascent
+750 m
Descent
-1150 m
Walking time
5-6 hrs
Day2
Day 2: Summit Ski Tour to Rimpfischhorn
We start early. First a short descent, then steadily upwards: Allalin Glacier, Allalin Pass, Rimpfisch Saddle. Here we switch to crampons: now it gets exciting. The final section leads over rock and firn to the summit. Once at the top: enjoy the view, drink tea, eat chocolate, then descend back to the ski depot and off we go. The descent stretches from the Allalin Pass through fantastic slopes down to Saas Almagell. After 2,500 meters of descent, the legs are heavy, but the smile remains.
Distance
21 km
Ascent
+1300 m
Descent
-2650 m
Walking time
5-6 hrs
Whats included
Guiding from a licenced mountain guide/ aspirant guide
Expenses of the mountain guide
Overnight stay(s) with half-board for the mountain guide
Hut reservation
Summit Certificate
Not included
Costs for cable cars and travel expenses of the guest
Overnight stay(s) in bunk room with half-board for the guest
Snacks
Technical equipment
Costs for a taxi if needed (guests pay for the guide's share)
Pack list
Backpack
Backpack 25-30 l
Clothing
Warm, functional clothing
Rain jacket
Rain pants
Mountaineering or winter hiking pants
Sunhat
Gloves (ideally one thin and one thick pair)
Beanie or headband
Extra underwear and socks
Thermal underwear
Footwear
Ski touring boots or snowboard boots
Technical Equipment
Crampons with anti-snow plates
Harness
Ice axe
Ski touring skis or splitboard with skins and tele crampons
Ski poles (preferrably telescopic)
Helmet
LVS (avalanche transceiver)
Avalanche probe
Avalanche shovel
Basics
Sunglasses (category 3 or 4)
Sunscreen lotion and lip balm (minimum factor 30, 50 better)
Thermos flask, drink bottle
Headlamp
Silk sleeping bag liner
Toiletries
SAC/DAV permit (if you have one)
GA or Half Fare Travelcard (if you have)
Earplugs (optional)
Camera and binoculars (optional)
Snacks
Weather info
General weather info
Weather can influence any tour, and a clear decision is often only possible on the day itself. We review conditions carefully and remain within our safety limits, and bad weather alone does not mean we have to stop.
Make sure we can reach you with current contact information in case your booking changes. Silence from us means your tour is still planned or the final call is not yet made. If we need to cancel, you can rebook, choose another activity, or get a full refund.
For detailed advice on how to prepare for (and enjoy!) bad weather days in Interlaken, check out our weather blog
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