Ski touring for every level: Laucherenstöckli, Silberen and many more

Fresh powder snow, steel-blue skies, snowy mountains and fir trees – the perfect panorama for a ski tour. Where do you want to go? How about a guided ski tour – or are you already experienced enough to plan your own?

Here are some suggestions for ski tours in Switzerland. Some at heights where you’re sure to encounter snow, others a little lower. There are also ski tours for beginners and even a guided ski tour.

Ski tour from St. Antönien

Many different ski tours start in St. Antönien. One of them leads to the Eggberg. There are a good 700 metres of altitude to overcome, and you will pass the first Walser settlement, St. Antönien, which still has three small buildings today. The descent runs close to the ascent. Important: The slopes in the direction of St. Antönien are part of the Eggberg-Ischa wildlife preserve and may not be entered.

Laucherenstöckli ski tour

A ski tour to Laucherenstöckli is ideal for beginners. This tour may not be an insider’s tip, but it’s still worth it. The slope is snow- and avalanche-safe, and correspondingly not too steep, but it still lets you enjoy a tour in the middle of the mountains.

Ski tour on Silberen

The slopes of Silberen are popular for ski touring. There are several ascents: the easiest one from the Klöntalersee lake and two from Muotathal, either via the Pragelpass or Mittenwald-Roggenloch. The routes are also suitable for beginners – the area is open and offers plenty of space to make your own way on the descent.

Ski touring on Niremont

The flat slopes of Niremont in Freiburg are well suited for a ski tour for beginners. From the summit, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Swiss Plateau and the Jura Mountains, Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc. The route to the summit involves 578 meters of altitude.

Ski tour to Wildhorn

On this ski tour in the Bernese Oberland, you climb the Wildhorn (3,250 m), a peak of over 3,000 metres. Technically, the tour is not particularly difficult, but you’ll need enough stamina for 1,200 meters of height. Our partner Höhenfieber offers a guided tour. On the first day you climb to the Wildhorn hut, on the second to the Wildhorn, and then enjoy the descent towards Lenk.

Ski touring on Pazolastock near Andermatt

The tour starts on the Oberalp Pass and leads up to Pazolastock at about 700 meters of altitude. The trail is moderately steep and is also suitable for beginners. From the summit, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Uri Alps. The downhill route leads over open and evenly inclined slopes back to the Oberalp Pass.

Travel safely on ski tours

• Make sure you’re fully informed about the weather and the danger of avalanches, for example on White Risk.

• Plan your tour carefully – for example, with the help of a ski tour guru (in German). Only start the ski tour if you feel comfortable with all the conditions.

• Don’t compromise on your equipment: avalanche transceivers including spare batteries, a shovel and a probe are a must. A first aid kit should also be included in your backpack.

• Guided ski tours or tours with experienced ski tourers are the best way to stay safe, especially for beginners.

• The difficulty of ski touring ranges from easy (L) with a slope of less than 30 degrees to extremely difficult (EX) with a slope of more than 55 degrees. This classification helps you to judge the route. Ski tour difficulty levels explained

• Never go on a ski tour alone and always keep those accompanying you in sight.

• Plan realistically and err on the side of caution. Turning back is always an option! Remember that the descent takes energy as well.