Ski Tour to Three 4000m Summits in Valais

Sporty
3 days
Three 4000m summits in 3 days
Pure high mountains
Small group with a maximum of 4 people

Season:

March May

Departure Times

09:35Bus station Saas-Fee

Key info

At least one ski tour on a glacier
At least 9 hours of hiking with a backpack
Confident skiing in various snow conditions

Overview

Recommended for: Anyone who trades comfort for the view.

A new summit every day, ski touring in impressive glacier terrain, and the feeling of being on top.

Around Saas Fee, there are several 4000-meter peaks that are relatively easy to climb with skis. However, these ski tours should not be underestimated as we are climbing and skiing at altitude. Each day, we climb a different 4000 m peak and enjoy thrilling ski descents. The views from these ski tour summits of the surrounding mountains, reaching as far as the Monte Rosa massif and the Matterhorn, are magnificent and quickly make us forget the efforts of the climbs.

Itinerary

Meeting points
Day1
Day 1: Ski tour to Allalinhorn 4,027 m a.s.l.
After meeting in Saas-Fee, we take the Metro Alpin to Mittelallalin. Here, we leave the hustle of the ski slopes and climb leisurely to the Allalinhorn summit. Once at the top, the view of the surrounding peaks is fantastic. We enjoy the ski descent and traverse to the Britannia Hut at 3,030 m a.s.l., where delicious cake awaits us.
Distance
8 km
Ascent
+800 m
Descent
-1260 m
Walking time
5-6 hrs
Day2
Day 2: Ski Mountaineering Tour to Strahlhorn 4,190 m a.s.l.
Early in the morning, we set off towards Strahlhorn. Passing by crevasses, we climb higher and higher, enjoying the high alpine environment. The view from the summit of the surrounding mountains rewards our efforts. After the exhilarating ski descent over the wide glacier, we leisurely return to the Britannia Hut.
Distance
15 km
Ascent
+1400 m
Descent
-1400 m
Walking time
8-9 hrs
Day3
Day 3: Ski Mountaineering Tour to Alphubel 4,206 m a.s.l.
Once again, we start early in the morning. We traverse over to the Felskinn cable car and descend a bit. Then, we attach the skins to our skis and begin the climb to Alphubel. Soon, the first rays of sun reach us and accompany us on the way to the summit. Just before the summit, it gets a bit steeper again. We overcome this steep section and happily stand on the summit of Alphubel at 4,206 m a.s.l. A grand ski descent follows to Längflue and, depending on conditions, even further down to Saas Fee.
Distance
15 km
Ascent
+1550 m
Walking time
8-9 hrs

What's 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

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 30-35 l

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

Ski touring boots or snowboard boots

Crampons with anti-snow plates
Harness
Ice axe
Ski touring skis or splitboard with skins and tele crampons
Ski poles (preferrably telescopic)
LVS (avalanche transceiver)
Avalanche probe
Avalanche shovel
Avalanche airbag (optional)
1 screw carabiner

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 

Meeting points

Meeting point
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