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The Best Backcountry Ski Trails in Valais (Switzerland)

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  • Mont Fort- lac de Louvie- Fionnay

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    near La Perreyre, Canton du Valais (Swiss Confederation)
    Author
    salvatore009
    Distance
    4.07mi
    Elevation +
    686f
    TrailRank
    20

    Great ski with fresh snow all the way to the refugee at Louvie. Once there I went on the wrong couloir. Not recommended. Had to be rescued by Helicopter. Today I still don´t know how to get to Fionnay. Please be careful...

  • Gemmi Lift to Lammerenhutte

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    near Gemmipass, Valais (Switzerland)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    2.70mi
    Elevation +
    801f
    TrailRank
    19
    Photo ofGemmi Lift to Lammerenhutte Photo ofGemmi Lift to Lammerenhutte

    The route from the Gemmi lift (accessed from Leukerbad) up to the Lammerenhutte(2501m). At the eastern end of the Western Bernese Oberland and a great base for day tours.

  • Vignettes hut to Zermatt

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    near Arolla, Canton du Valais (Switzerland)
    Author
    Harry Grumbar
    Distance
    20.54mi
    Elevation +
    3799f
    TrailRank
    19

    This ski tour starts at the Vignettes refuge and finishes in the ski resort of Zermatt and makes up the final stage of the Haute Route. It crosses 3 high cols. Technically it's not too difficult but depending on condi...

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  • Bec des Roses-Lac du Petit Mont Fort

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    near La Perreyre, Canton du Valais (Swiss Confederation)
    Author
    salvatore009
    Distance
    6.25mi
    Elevation +
    5400f
    TrailRank
    19
    Photo ofBec des Roses-Lac du Petit Mont Fort

    Easy randonee for a late start or short day. Nice snow on the back side, south Bec des Roses. Be carefull with avalanche there!!

  • Boeshorn

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    near Simplon Dorf, Canton du Valais (Swiss Confederation)
    Author
    pudra
    Distance
    8.38mi
    Elevation +
    4728f
    TrailRank
    19

    Boeshorn starting from Engiloch. fairly steep along the whole ski-tour. rocky ridge with II degree (Uiaa scale) pitches.

  • Alta Ruta (5/6). Refugio Chanrion al Refugio Vignettes por Pigne d'Arolla (3.796 m.)

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    near Mauvoisin, Canton du Valais (Switzerland)
    Author
    XimoT
    Distance
    9.87mi
    Elevation +
    4872f
    TrailRank
    73| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofAlta Ruta (5/6). Refugio Chanrion al Refugio Vignettes por Pigne d'Arolla (3.796 m.) Photo ofAlta Ruta (5/6). Refugio Chanrion al Refugio Vignettes por Pigne d'Arolla (3.796 m.) Photo ofAlta Ruta (5/6). Refugio Chanrion al Refugio Vignettes por Pigne d'Arolla (3.796 m.)

    Para llegar desde Chanrion al Refugio Vignettes hay tres formas de hacerlo; dos que pasan por la Pigne d'Arolla y otra por el glaciar de Otemma, más corta y con menos desnivel, que es utilizada en caso de mal tiempo o si...

    Preciosa ruta. Un recorrido impresionante!!
    Pablo de Gárate

  • Tête de la Payanne (Bruson)

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    near Bruson, Canton du Valais (Switzerland)
    Author
    sierfer
    Distance
    3.82mi
    Elevation +
    4465f
    TrailRank
    16

    https://www.skitourenguru.ch/?PANEL=3&ID=899&COLLECTION=Switzerland®ION=CH&LANG=en Summit Tête de la Payanne (2450 m) Start Bruson (1100 m) Elevation gain 1351 m Route length 6161 m Ascent time 4h 30 Snow quan...

  • L'Evêque

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    near Arolla, Canton du Valais (Switzerland)
    Author
    kamoshika
    Distance
    14.09mi
    Elevation +
    3684f
    TrailRank
    16

    First day from Arolla to the Vignettes hut. Second day: Vignettes hut, l'Evêque and down to Arolla. Glacier equipment recommended.

  • From rotenboden to monterosa hutte

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    near Blatten, Canton du Valais (Switzerland)
    Author
    ed_homasson
    Distance
    6.48mi
    Elevation +
    1969f
    TrailRank
    16

    Backup itinerary because glacier is too open with a mixed section towards the end (équiped with ropes and cable) but take this into account for the timings (extra 2h)

  • 914 - Pointe Ronde (Le Borgeaud)

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    near Le Borgeaud, Canton du Valais (Switzerland)
    Author
    sierfer
    Distance
    5.01mi
    Elevation +
    7001f
    TrailRank
    15

    https://www.skitourenguru.ch/?PANEL=3&ID=914&COLLECTION=Switzerland®ION=CH&LANG=en Summit Pointe Ronde (2695 m) Start Le Borgeaud (595 m) Elevation gain 2142 m Route length 8067 m Ascent time 6h 40 Snow quanti...

  • GRAN TRAVESIA ALPES. ETAPA 26

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    near Zermatt, Canton du Valais (Switzerland)
    Author
    LUISFERNAN53
    Distance
    31.97mi
    Elevation +
    13566f
    TrailRank
    15

    LA GRAN TRAVESIA DE LOS ALPES, DE VIENA A NIZA. DER LANGE WEG. THE LONG WAY The world´s longest ski tour, cross the main chain and the mightiest peaks of the European Alps, from Reichenau an der Rax - Knappenhof, A...

  • Belvedere - Dammastock 3630m

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    near Belvédère, Canton du Valais (Switzerland)
    Author
    sierfer
    with eveblogline
    Distance
    6.12mi
    Elevation +
    4570f
    TrailRank
    15

    from Belvédère. Difficulty WS - ascent / descent: 1379m | Ascent on departure: 33m - Start height: 2269 m above sea level | Target altitude: 3615 m above sea level - Time required up: 5¼ h | Distance: 9.9 km source...

  • GRAN TRAVESIA ALPES. ETAPA 25

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    near Saas-Fee, Canton du Valais (Switzerland)
    Author
    LUISFERNAN53
    Distance
    18.61mi
    Elevation +
    7021f
    TrailRank
    12

    LA GRAN TRAVESIA DE LOS ALPES, DE VIENA A NIZA. DER LANGE WEG. THE LONG WAY The world´s longest ski tour, cross the main chain and the mightiest peaks of the European Alps, from Reichenau an der Rax - Knappenhof, A...

  • GRAN TRAVESIA ALPES. ETAPA 24

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    near Gabi (Simplon), Canton du Valais (Switzerland)
    Author
    LUISFERNAN53
    Distance
    15.82mi
    Elevation +
    7654f
    TrailRank
    12

    LA GRAN TRAVESIA DE LOS ALPES, DE VIENA A NIZA. DER LANGE WEG. THE LONG WAY The world´s longest ski tour, cross the main chain and the mightiest peaks of the European Alps, from Reichenau an der Rax - Knappenhof, A...

  • GRAN TRAVESIA ALPES. ETAPA 27

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    near Bourg-Saint-Pierre, Canton du Valais (Switzerland)
    Author
    LUISFERNAN53
    Distance
    18.28mi
    Elevation +
    6165f
    TrailRank
    12

    LA GRAN TRAVESIA DE LOS ALPES, DE VIENA A NIZA. DER LANGE WEG. THE LONG WAY The world´s longest ski tour, cross the main chain and the mightiest peaks of the European Alps, from Reichenau an der Rax - Knappenhof, A...

  • Petit Combin (1) Fionnay-Cab.Panossiere

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    near Fionnay (Switzerland)
    Author
    tortic
    Distance
    6.36mi
    Elevation +
    4403f
    TrailRank
    59
    Photo ofPetit Combin (1) Fionnay-Cab.Panossiere Photo ofPetit Combin (1) Fionnay-Cab.Panossiere Photo ofPetit Combin (1) Fionnay-Cab.Panossiere

    Hüttenaufstieg von Fionnay zuerst durch den steilen Hang hinauf auf die Schulter in einen kleinen Pass, weiter etwas die Schulter nach links hinauf bis in einen weiteren Sattel. Von dort gehts auf der anderen Seite teils...

  • Morgins- Aiguille des Champeys - noire

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    near Morgins, Canton du Valais (Switzerland)
    Author
    Les Chouchous
    Distance
    7.89mi
    Elevation +
    2438f
    TrailRank
    59
    Photo ofMorgins- Aiguille des Champeys - noire Photo ofMorgins- Aiguille des Champeys - noire Photo ofMorgins- Aiguille des Champeys - noire

    Nous nous essayons aujourd'hui au tracé "Movement Yannick Ecoeur". Nous choisissons la noire. Les conditions de neige sont printanières, gelé le matin et revenu l'après-midi. Nous avons dû mettre les couteaux pour les 5...

  • Rifugio La Fouly al Grande Lui - SA - VS

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    near La Fouly, Canton du Valais (Swiss Confederation)
    Author
    Giovannibad
    Distance
    5.81mi
    Elevation +
    2612f
    TrailRank
    58
    Photo ofRifugio La Fouly al Grande Lui - SA - VS Photo ofRifugio La Fouly al Grande Lui - SA - VS Photo ofRifugio La Fouly al Grande Lui - SA - VS

    Dal piccolo paese di La Fouly, località turistica e tappa del giro del TMB, si apre un bel vallone isolato, la cui frequenza nel periodo invernale è appannaggio dello sci alpino. Sulla sinistra, da questa prospettiva si...

  • Mont Noble depuis les mayens de Mase

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    near Mase, Canton du Valais (Switzerland)
    Author
    Les Chouchous
    Distance
    9.17mi
    Elevation +
    3645f
    TrailRank
    57
    Photo ofMont Noble depuis les mayens de Mase Photo ofMont Noble depuis les mayens de Mase Photo ofMont Noble depuis les mayens de Mase

    Itinéraire Rando Movement No7 (https://nax-region.ch/activites/en-detail/itineraire-de-peau-de-phoque-n7-la-combe) Très belle course avec plus de 1000m de denivelé. Exigeant, mais sans difficulté. Technique. Nous avons g...

  • Alta Ruta (6/6). Refugio Vignettes a Zermatt

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    near Arolla, Canton du Valais (Switzerland)
    Author
    XimoT
    Distance
    19.57mi
    Elevation +
    3819f
    TrailRank
    55
    Photo ofAlta Ruta (6/6). Refugio Vignettes a Zermatt Photo ofAlta Ruta (6/6). Refugio Vignettes a Zermatt Photo ofAlta Ruta (6/6). Refugio Vignettes a Zermatt

    Etapa final de la Alta Ruta que pasa por tres collados (Eveque, Mont Brule y Valpelline) antes de afrontar la larga bajada a Zermat bajo el Dent d'Herens y el Matterhorn. Los guías (supongo que por la ganas de acabar ...

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