The Best Backcountry Ski Trails in Switzerland

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Schwarzwaldalp - Wildgärst

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near Broch, Canton de Berne (Switzerland)

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8.88mi

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4731f

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83| 5.0

Just after the last snowfall we went to do the Wildgärst. The depart point is approximately at 1400m and the summit at 2980m. So it is and intense day but you can really enjoy it. There is no technical point to worry ab...

thats great route
mehdi.tabibvand

Deu ni do la calor que feia
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Launensee - Arpelistock

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Backcountry Ski

near Hintere-Windspillen, Canton de Berne (Switzerland)

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Distance

11.70mi

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5646f

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76| 5.0

Some weeks ago we decided to do the first 3000 of the season. As the weather was good for all weekend, we decided to finished a bit early on Friday an ascend till the refuge the same day. We parked the car in Launensee,...

Molta solitut i vam poder gaudir de valent! Els guardes del refugi molt amables :)
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Hubelmatte nach Wildhorn

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Backcountry Ski

near Iffigenalp, Canton de Berne (Switzerland)

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Distance

16.40mi

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6578f

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76| 5.0

It was Saturday 29th when we took the car to travel to Hubelmatte. Our plan was to get to Iffigenalp, but it was impossible because there was 45cm of fresh snow... So, we parked the car, prepared everything and we start...

Realment va ser un molt bon cap de setmana! :)
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Iffighore von Hubelmatte (Lenk)

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near Iffigenalp, Canton de Berne (Switzerland)

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Distance

8.07mi

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3809f

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75| 5.0

Last Saturday we went to Lenk to do some back country skiing. The weather was wonderful and the Snow in the north faces was powder so we enjoyed every moment. We have parked the car in Hubelmatte. The first 200m we foll...

A nice day!! :)
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Col des Mosses - Pic Chaussy

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Backcountry Ski

near Les Mosses, Canton de Vaud (Switzerland)

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Distance

6.09mi

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2933f

TrailRank

74| 5.0

One of the firsts ski touring routes of the season. We slept in Col des Moses and we get up at 8. It was really cold, so we decided to wait a little bit before starting the route. The first part of the route is between ...

Itinéraire super bien et facile à suivre. J'ai aimé parce que la direction de la rando n'était pas dans le sens où tout ...
Marika Russ-Oser

Great route, great conditions, beautiful views! Lots of people. You can climb either from the left (low grade, slightly...
John Binay

Molt bona ruta!! :)
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Engstligenalp - Grossstrubel

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near Engstligenalp, Canton de Berne (Switzerland)

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Distance

9.00mi

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4311f

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74| 5.0

Last Saturday we went to the sky resort Engstligenalp to climb the Grossstrubel (our first 3000 of the season). It’s possible to do all the trip by public transport (SBB). You have to travel by train until Frutingen and...

Al final ens va fer un bon dia i tot!!
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Wannehörli von Saanenmöser

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near Saanenmöser, Canton de Berne (Switzerland)

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Distance

4.05mi

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2175f

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74| 4.89

To climb the Wannehörli you can park the car in a little parking next to the road, just at the entrance of Sannenmöser. This backcountry ski route is easy, and it doesn’t take a long time, but you can have some wonder...

Nice ride!
Jean Colliard

Très joli et beaux espaces
gilles fleury

Unes vistes esplèndides!
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Arolla - Zermatt

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Backcountry Ski

near Arolla, Canton du Valais (Switzerland)

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Distance

19.29mi

Elevation +

6355f

TrailRank

72| 5.0

This Easter we decided to do the trip between Arolla and Zermatt. The first day we depart from Arolla and we overnight in the refuge Cabane de Bertol. This first part is not complicated, but the last part to arrive on th...

Jo també volia venir :( Hem de fer tota la PdG algun dia :)
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Abländschen - Oberenegg

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Backcountry Ski

near Bruch, Canton de Fribourg (Switzerland)

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Distance

3.76mi

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2116f

TrailRank

69| 5.0

Following the advice of a friend, we went to Abländschen and we climbed the Oberenegg. There is also some other possibilities, but at the end we decided for this one. The weather was not so bad, so we could enjoy it a l...

A great classic, easy, always lots of people on the track. Great track for beginner or if you want to go alone.
David Imboden

The views were really nice and the route as well
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Grimmialp - Rauflihorn

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Backcountry Ski

near Grimmialp, Canton de Berne (Switzerland)

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Distance

8.55mi

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3704f

TrailRank

68| 5.0

The last weekend I went to Switzerland to spent some days with my partner. I spent four days, so we had time to do some backcountry ski. The second day we changed the area and we decided to go to Grimmialp with the inte...

Exhausting but with an amazing views!!!
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Gantrisch Naturpark nach Gutstispitz

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Backcountry Ski

near Schwefelbergbad, Canton de Berne (Switzerland)

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Distance

5.50mi

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2464f

TrailRank

68| 5.0

Last weekend we went to Gantrisch NaturePark to ascent the Gutstispitz. You can park the car inside the parking of the little ski resort. We started our trip going into the south-East direction, following a road. Just af...

Una bona runta!! i Bona neu!
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Bürgle 2165m - Birehubel 1850m (Gantrisch nature park)

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Backcountry Ski

near Schwefelbergbad, Canton de Berne (Switzerland)

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Distance

6.13mi

Elevation +

3189f

TrailRank

66| 5.0

Gantrisch nature park is located between the cities of Bern, Fribourg and Thun. I found it a really nice valley with spectacular sights. Several tours can be done in that region as well as it is popular for country ski. ...

Thanks Marta (gràcies)! Nice trail and great views!
jaume.segria

Quina ruta més guapa i amb molt bones vistes!!
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Mont Rogneux

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Backcountry Ski

near Lourtier, Canton du Valais (Switzerland)

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Distance

11.79mi

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5856f

TrailRank

65| 5.0

First 3000 of the season. This time we tried the direct ascent, from 1300 to 3084m. Hopefully the quality of the Snow was good and we can gain meters without problems. We start early in the morning and without in a hur...

Va ser un dia esgotador però molt bonic :)
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Hinder Laseberg von St. Stephan

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Backcountry Ski

near Grodey, Canton de Berne (Switzerland)

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Distance

6.48mi

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3018f

TrailRank

61| 5.0

The last weekend I went to Switzerland to spend some days with my partner. I spent four days there, so we had time to do some backcountry ski. The first day, we went to Matten, a little village near Lenk with the intent...

We had enjoyed a lot!! Great track!
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Gästere - Chumigalm

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Backcountry Ski

near Mannried, Canton de Berne (Switzerland)

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Distance

4.54mi

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2713f

TrailRank

58| 5.0

We decided to start climbing the Chumigalm at the Gästere due to the high temperature that it was doing during the lasts days. Doing like this, the starting point is about 1300m. At this point, we have a little layer of...

Al final va valdre la pena! :)
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Gantrischhütte - Bürglen - Schibenspitz - Birehubel

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Backcountry Ski

near Schwefelbergbad, Canton de Berne (Switzerland)

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Distance

6.13mi

Elevation +

3455f

TrailRank

58

The last 6th of December I went to Gantrisch Natural park to ascent in the summit of Bürglen then the Schibenspitz and for the last, Birehubel. The weather and the snow conditions were fantastic. I arrived there by car. ...
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Seebodenalp - Rigi - Goldau

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Backcountry Ski

near Rigi Staffel, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)

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Distance

8.22mi

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2405f

TrailRank

57| 5.0

At least one in life we have to do it. Taking care of the recent snowfalls, we decided to ascend the Rigi. Is quite famous and with a lot of tourists, but descending the way that we did, then is was fine. To descend fol...

At the end it was a nice day!
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Fieldrich - Bodezehore

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Backcountry Ski

near Filderich, Canton de Berne (Switzerland)

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Distance

6.53mi

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3248f

TrailRank

57| 5.0

Some days ago we went to Dimitengal with a friend. The route is quite easy and if you want is also possible to do some other summits in the same day. The views at the top were so nice and the descend you can enjoy some ...

Ens ho vam passar be amb la Sara!! :)
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Fang - Le Verdy

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Backcountry Ski

near Im Fang, Canton de Fribourg (Switzerland)

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Distance

4.03mi

Elevation +

2625f

TrailRank

53| 5.0

As a high avalanche risk, we just decided to take a more safety route. That doesn’t mean enjoyable and with powder snow. This time we went to spend the weekend next to Juanpass (near Gruyer). The weather was so nice an...

100% recomended when the avalanch risk is high
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Haute Route 2012 7/7 (Cab. Bertol - Zermatt)

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Backcountry Ski

near Arolla, Canton du Valais (Swiss Confederation)

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Distance

14.78mi

Elevation +

1722f

TrailRank

51| 5.0

(Keep in mind that the path marked by the GPS is now an indication. You must adapt your own path to the snow, glacier and weather conditions, or any other factors which may affect the safety of the route.)

Juntament amb l'etapa Vignettes - Bertol, les més boniques de tota la travessa
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Melchsee-Frutt nach Rotsandnollen

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Backcountry Ski

near Melchsee-Frutt, Kanton Obwalden (Switzerland)

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Distance

11.52mi

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2687f

TrailRank

50| 5.0

Last Saturday we went to Melchsee-Frutt. The weather wasn’t nice, but enough to do some skitouren. We took the cable car from Stöckalp to Melchesee-frutt. There, we decided to go to Rotsandnollen. For our opinion, it ...

Una miqueta toston... sort que el lloc era guai :)
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Obersee - Breitchamm

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Backcountry Ski

near Oberlochegg, Kanton Glarus (Switzerland)

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Distance

10.50mi

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3540f

TrailRank

46| 5.0

Our first visit to Glarus we decided to go in Obersee. The landscape is quite nice and the quality and quantity of snow was nice (even with the high temperatures that we are heaving). The route starts with a kind of fla...

I will like to come back again! :D
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Ski tour day trip (on 17&18 March 2012)

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Backcountry Ski

near Riemenstalden, Kanton Schwyz (Swiss Confederation)

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Distance

13.39mi

Elevation +

6952f

TrailRank

45

We made two ski-tour day trips from the Lidernen Hut (1727m). The hut was easily reached by gondola lift (cable car) and has plenty possibilities for skiing and climbing. We parked the car at 9:10 (paid parking), took th...
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Bel Oiseau from Finhaut

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Backcountry Ski

near Finhaut, Canton du Valais (Switzerland)

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Distance

8.54mi

Elevation +

4226f

TrailRank

38

Lovely tour, starting from the parking above Finhaut. Climbing up the SE face (which makes a very nice open ski descent) to the Col du Bel Oiseau. Then you traverse round on the west face to the Bel Oiseau peak - stunnin...
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Haute Route 2012 3/7 (Verbier - Cab. Prafleuri)

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Backcountry Ski

near La Perreyre, Canton du Valais (Swiss Confederation)

Cara nord

Distance

6.41mi

Elevation +

1942f

TrailRank

38

Departure from Champex. Take a transfer from Champex to Le Châble which is the base of Verbier Ski Resort. Buy the tickets and take the lifts up to Col des Gentianes. From there, choose the best way to reach the Col d...
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