The Best Backcountry Ski Trails in Switzerland

Haute Route 2012 3/7 (Verbier - Cab. Prafleuri)

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near La Perreyre, Canton du Valais (Swiss Confederation)

Cara nord

Distance: 6.41mi
Elevation +: 1942f
TrailRank: 38

Photo ofHaute Route 2012 3/7 (Verbier - Cab. Prafleuri)

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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Monte Rosa Hut to Dufourspitze ski dump

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near Blatten, Canton du Valais (Swiss Confederation)

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Distance: 8.36mi
Elevation +: 5266f
TrailRank: 38

Photo ofMonte Rosa Hut to Dufourspitze ski dump

A superb ski peak with a steady direct climb and an amazing ski down, but requires good navigation through some huge crevasses, best done roped up. This track goes from the new Monte Rosa hut up to the point where you du...

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Pointe des Grands (depuis Le Peuty)

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near Trient, Canton du Valais (Switzerland)

JFHP

Distance: 10.80mi
Elevation +: 6161f
TrailRank: 38

Photo ofPointe des Grands (depuis Le Peuty)

At the Bouvette du Glacier de Trient, cross the river through the bridge, and follow the winter path. Don't continue through the forest.

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Zermatt to Täsch Hut

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near Ried, Canton du Valais (Swiss Confederation)

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Distance: 9.14mi
Elevation +: 3625f
TrailRank: 37

A nice ski line giving access to the Täsch Hut - the hut is well worth staying at, it's been recently extended and has wonderful views. You can also turn this into a day tour from Zermatt by simply skiing on down the val...

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Dent de Fenestral loop

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near Finhaut, Canton du Valais (Switzerland)

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Distance: 8.51mi
Elevation +: 3865f
TrailRank: 36

Beautiful and interesting loop. Parking above Finhaut, skinning up the valley above La Lechere and then skinning up the south-west slope to the Col de Fenestral. (This also makes a nice descent.) The ski down the south-f...

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Britannia Hut - Stralhorn - Zermatt

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near Zermeiggern, Canton du Valais (Swiss Confederation)

CathyODowd

Distance: 16.17mi
Elevation +: 4639f
TrailRank: 36

Photo ofBritannia Hut - Stralhorn - Zermatt

This is a long day but only has one tricky passage. The normal route from the Britannia Hut to the summit of the Stralhorn 4190m. Then back to the Alder pass 3789m. You need to take care skiing down the ridgeline. In cer...

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Ski touring Grimentz - Lac de Moiry

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near Grimentz, Canton du Valais (Switzerland)

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Distance: 8.86mi
Elevation +: 2372f
TrailRank: 35

Photo ofSki touring Grimentz - Lac de Moiry

Too mu chpowder, tunnels jammed with snow and changing weather prevented us to overcome the dam wall and reach the glacier area above it

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ski-rando Bourg St. Pierre - Challand d'en Haut - Combe de Challand - Beaufort(3048m), Val d'Entremont, Valais, Suisse, 20119

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near Bourg-Saint-Pierre, Canton du Valais (Switzerland)

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Distance: 8.67mi
Elevation +: 4511f
TrailRank: 35

Photo ofski-rando Bourg St. Pierre - Challand d'en Haut - Combe de Challand - Beaufort(3048m), Val d'Entremont, Valais, Suisse, 20119

ski-rando Bourg St. Pierre - Challand d'en Haut - Combe de Challand - Beaufort(3048m) www.portugal-nature.blogspot.com

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Haute Route 2012 4/7 (Cab. Prafleuri - Cab. Dix)

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near La Barma, Canton du Valais (Swiss Confederation)

Cara nord

Distance: 7.22mi
Elevation +: 2201f
TrailRank: 35

Photo ofHaute Route 2012 4/7 (Cab. Prafleuri - Cab. Dix)

(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.)

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Alphubel 4206m

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near Saas-Fee, Canton du Valais (Swiss Confederation)

CathyODowd

Distance: 6.95mi
Elevation +: 2470f
TrailRank: 35

An ascent of the Alphubel 4206m from the Längfluh berghaus in the Saas-Fee ski area. Ascent mostly on skis but with a few 100 vertical metres of 50 degree climbing with crampons, descent from summit all on skis. Magnific...

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Täsch Hut to SaasFee ski area via Feechopf

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near Täsch, Canton du Valais (Swiss Confederation)

CathyODowd

Distance: 5.31mi
Elevation +: 3999f
TrailRank: 34

Photo ofTäsch Hut to SaasFee ski area via Feechopf

Enjoyable tour with good views. You need to keep an eye out for crevasses on the descent. You could combine this with an ascent of the Alphubel although it would be a big day. Getting from the Feechopf to the Allaninhorn...

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Stockhorn to Monte Rosa Hut via Italian border

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near Ried, Canton du Valais (Swiss Confederation)

CathyODowd

Distance: 8.75mi
Elevation +: 1906f
TrailRank: 34

Photo ofStockhorn to Monte Rosa Hut via Italian border

Not a very difficult day but long, and the traverse around to the Monte Rosa is not obvious (if you don't have tracks to follow) and takes time, you need to skin the last sections. Use one-way uplift to get to the Stock...

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Unterrothorn to Fluehorn to Täsch

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near Ried, Canton du Valais (Swiss Confederation)

CathyODowd

Distance: 8.74mi
Elevation +: 1558f
TrailRank: 34

Photo ofUnterrothorn to Fluehorn to Täsch

Very nice day tour out of the Zermatt ski resort, ending in the village of Täsch (you can get back to Zermatt by train). Can also be used as a way to access the Täsch Hut. However, the descent from the Fluehorn down to t...

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Greitspitz-Klettersteig Samnaun CH 03.2006

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near Ravaisch, Chantun Grischun (Swiss Confederation)

Peakoli

Distance: 2.04mi
Elevation +: 0f
TrailRank: 34

Photo ofGreitspitz-Klettersteig Samnaun CH 03.2006

Samnaun has an area, as of 2006, of 56.2 km2 (21.7 sq mi). Of this area, 46.1% is used for agricultural purposes, while 11.7% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 0.9% is settled (buildings or roads) and the remainder (...

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Ski touring Valais: Mont Rogneux

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near Lourtier, Canton du Valais (Switzerland)

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Distance: 13.09mi
Elevation +: 6407f
TrailRank: 33

Photo ofSki touring Valais: Mont Rogneux

Classic Valais ski tour in the Verbier area - on the opposite side of the valley. Usually people stop at Cabane Brunet, but we chose the fastest route possible. The summit itself is quite drab, but views to nearby icy Pe...

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Haute Route 2012 6/7 (Cab. de Vignettes - Cab. Bertol)

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near Arolla, Canton du Valais (Swiss Confederation)

Cara nord

Distance: 9.25mi
Elevation +: 3573f
TrailRank: 33

Photo ofHaute Route 2012 6/7 (Cab. de Vignettes - Cab. Bertol)

(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.)

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Haute Route 2012 5/7 (Cab. de Dix - Cab. de Vignettes)

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near Arolla, Canton du Valais (Swiss Confederation)

Cara nord

Distance: 5.32mi
Elevation +: 4380f
TrailRank: 33

Photo ofHaute Route 2012 5/7 (Cab. de Dix - Cab. de Vignettes)

(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.)

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Ski touring Morgins - Bec du Corbeau

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near Morgins, Canton du Valais (Switzerland)

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Distance: 4.28mi
Elevation +: 2070f
TrailRank: 33

Photo ofSki touring Morgins - Bec du Corbeau

Nice short tour from Morgins ski resort (parto of Portes du Soleil) to the south-facing slopes of the hills above the Leman lake. Temp was high, but we found fine powder on the other side of the hill.

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Croix de Prélayes

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near Trient, Canton du Valais (Swiss Confederation)

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Distance: 4.19mi
Elevation +: 1660f
TrailRank: 33

From the Col de la Forclaz car park, taking a direct line up the NW face - steep scramble at the top (W ridge is an easier alternative), and skiing straight down the NE face. Then run the summer path back to the car.

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The upper Vieux Emosson valley

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near Finhaut, Canton du Valais (Switzerland)

CathyODowd

Distance: 12.48mi
Elevation +: 3930f
TrailRank: 32

Best done once the road to the dam wall is open. Otherwise it's a long walk! It's a long gentle tour - I don't think we did a single kick-turn. And the terrain is fun to ski back down. We were eventually stopped by very ...

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Zug Nollen Aegeri Tour

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near Oberwil, Kanton Zug (Switzerland)

Miguel Alcober

Distance: 7.82mi
Elevation +: 1667f
TrailRank: 32

Start in Schoenegg. Take the sledge road up (on 16.1.2020 Zugerbergbahn was not functioning so there were no incoming sledges, best time is when children are in school) Just before the final 300 metres continue on ...

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Ski touring Saas Fee - Feejoch saddle (Allalihorn)

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near Zermeiggern, Canton du Valais (Switzerland)

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Distance: 11.91mi
Elevation +: 2520f
TrailRank: 32

Photo ofSki touring Saas Fee - Feejoch saddle (Allalihorn)

We turned back at the saddle just 200 m under the 4027 m Allalihorn due to several reasons. Quite adventorous tour - lots of presh snow, no tracks to follow, unstable weather. But the powder on the glacier was unspeakabl...

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Monte Rosa Hut to Zermatt

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near Blatten, Canton du Valais (Swiss Confederation)

CathyODowd

Distance: 7.78mi
Elevation +: 184f
TrailRank: 32

The standard way out from the new Monte Rosa Hut to Zermatt. Easy but there are crevasses to be avoided at the start. Lovely scenery! You can pick up a free ski bus into town from where the snow runs out.

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Couloir Dent Jaune - Dents du Midi (Suisse)

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near Val d'Illiez, Canton du Valais (Switzerland)

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Distance: 7.39mi
Elevation +: 5873f
TrailRank: 32

Photo ofCouloir Dent Jaune - Dents du Midi (Suisse)

18/2/2024 Sortim des de la Val d'Illiez aparcant a 1193m, just on la carretera acaba a l'hivern. Caminem durant una hora amb els esquís a la motxilla. Després del bosc (Soi d'en Bas, 1677m) ens posem esquís, pells i g...

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