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  • Ayer - Saint-Luc via tsahelett and tsa du tounot

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    near Ayer, Canton du Valais (Switzerland)
    Author
    WouterHaak
    Distance
    8.33mi
    Elevation +
    5161f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofAyer - Saint-Luc via tsahelett and tsa du tounot Photo ofAyer - Saint-Luc via tsahelett and tsa du tounot

    Ayer - Saint-Luc skitour for good tourskiers. Be careful: the part near chiesso is only possible in safe avalanche conditions (1 or 2) If conditions are adverse, then the normal route is advised. Having said that all tha...

  • Rothwald

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    near Rothwald, Canton du Valais (Switzerland)
    Author
    Carl Beach
    Distance
    5.57mi
    Elevation +
    2139f
    TrailRank
    21
    Photo ofRothwald Photo ofRothwald

    Great route with a tough section in a gully. Be prepared to carry skis if snow is packed. We ate lunch and then headed up for some powder. Ended with a quick t-bar up and then all the way down.

  • 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...

  • Rotondahuette - Pizzo Lucendro 2962m

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    near Schweig, Kanton Uri (Switzerland)
    Author
    sierfer
    Distance
    2.20mi
    Elevation +
    2411f
    TrailRank
    20
    Photo ofRotondahuette - Pizzo Lucendro 2962m

    A) normal route from the Rotondo. Difficulty ZS - ascent / descent: 703m | Ascent on departure: 327m - Start height: 2571 m above sea level | Target altitude: 2955 m above sea level - Lowest point: 2,244 m above sea l...

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  • 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...

  • two days in Val d'Avers: 2nd - Mittler Wissberg

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    near Cresta, Chantun Grischun (Swiss Confederation)
    Author
    pudra
    Distance
    7.54mi
    Elevation +
    3507f
    TrailRank
    19

    Aspect: South along the wissberg valley fairly simple ski-tour up to the pass between Mittler Wissberg and Piz Platta. than, it depends on snow conditions, it's possible to reach the Mittler Wissberg with or without the...

  • Gwächtenhorn ab Feldmoos

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    near Steingletscher, Canton de Berne (Switzerland)
    Author
    amorenomtz
    with scf88
    Distance
    18.48mi
    Elevation +
    8871f
    TrailRank
    19

    An early start from Feldmoos at 4:20. Tricky first part to cross the tunnels although open tracks made our way to Steingletscher a bit easier. At the Sustenpass hotel, we encountered the first teams which like us suffer...

  • GRAN TRAVESIA ALPES. ETAPA 22

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    near Airolo, Cantone Ticino (Switzerland)
    Author
    LUISFERNAN53
    Distance
    33.89mi
    Elevation +
    12185f
    TrailRank
    19

    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...

  • 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.

  • Rotondahuette-Witenwasserenstock 3025m

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    near Schweig, Kanton Uri (Switzerland)
    Author
    sierfer
    with eveblogline
    Distance
    10.08mi
    Elevation +
    1647f
    TrailRank
    18

    Access paths / departures A) normal route from the Rotondo. Difficulty WS - ascent / descent: 459m | Ascent on departure: 14m - Start height: 2569 m above sea level | Target altitude: 3014 m above sea level - Time re...

  • 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)

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