Good ski touring is not only about making nice turns in good snow. In the mountains we need to deal with hard snow, crust, tracked terrain, bumps, heavy snow and constantly changing conditions. These Wednesday afternoon sessions at Flumserberg from 13.30-16.15 focus specifically on the skiing skills needed for ski touring. Using the pistes and easily accessible off-piste terrain, we can deliberately look for different snow conditions, repeat exercises and work on specific techniques — something that is often difficult to do during a normal ski tour. We train with ski-touring equipment, working on balance, short turns, speed control, variable snow and efficient skiing with a backpack. We also use the terrain to understand snow conditions, equipment and some of the movement techniques specific to ski touring. We meet in Tannenboden at 13.20. Flumserberg is easily accessible from Zurich by public transport, making the afternoon format particularly convenient without the need for a car.

Location Flumserberg
Duration Wednesday afternoons · Meet 13:20 · Skiing 13:30–16:15
Participants Maximum 4 participants
Level For skiers comfortable on red pistes who want to improve in variable snow and off-piste terrain
Price CHF 250 (1) · 130 p.p. (2) · 90 p.p. (3) · 70 p.p. (4)
Additional information 10% discount when booking 2 or more afternoons. Ski pass not included.

Your first step into independent ski touring. This two-day course is designed for skiers who are comfortable on red pistes and have already had some basic experience skiing off-piste, but are new to ski touring. During two ski tours we introduce the essential skills needed to move safely and efficiently in winter terrain. We look at ski-touring equipment and how to use it, practise basic uphill techniques and transitions, and introduce the fundamentals of snow, avalanche awareness and companion rescue, including the use of avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel. The objective is not simply to complete a tour, but to give you a practical first understanding of how ski touring works — from equipment and movement to basic safety and decision making. If snow conditions allows, we will be staying in a hut overnight. 

Location Eastern/Central Switzerland · Selected according to conditions
Duration 2 days · Single-day participation possible
Participants 3–6 participants
Level No previous ski-touring experience required · Comfortable on red pistes with some off-piste experience
Price CHF 400 p.p. (3) · CHF 270 p.p. (4–6)
Additional information Approx. 600-800 m ascent. Complete ski-touring and avalanche safety equipment required.

Understanding snow, terrain and avalanche risk is an essential part of becoming an independent ski tourer. This practical weekend focuses on avalanche prevention, terrain assessment, decision making and companion rescue. We work outdoors as much as possible, learning how to interpret the avalanche bulletin, recognise avalanche problems, assess terrain and make better decisions before and during a tour. Participation is possible for the full weekend or for a single day. Saturday – Snow & Avalanche Safety Avalanche bulletin, avalanche problems, snow and terrain assessment, route planning, group management and practical use of transceiver, probe and shovel. Sunday – Avalanche Rescue & Decision Making Transceiver search, probing, efficient shovelling, realistic companion-rescue scenarios and practical decision making in winter terrain.

Location Eastern Switzerland · Selected according to snow conditions
Duration 2 days · Single-day participation possible
Participants 3–8 participants
Level All levels · Basic ski touring experience recommended
Price CHF 200 p.p. single day (3) · CHF 150 p.p. single day (4–8) · Full weekend: CHF 400 p.p. (3) · CHF 270 p.p. (4–8)

Three days of freeride and ski touring in Val d'Anniviers, based at the Cabane des Becs de Bosson (2,982 m), a small private hut above Grimentz: cosy and simple, with a view over the Valais 4,000-m peaks. Each day we pick the slopes with the best snow, using the Grimentz lifts to reach freeride terrain or climbing on skins to the surrounding summits. Expect up to 1,300 m of ascent per day and steep, varied off-piste descents.

Itinerary
Day 1: Meet in Grimentz at 9:42 · freeride / ski touring · ascent to the Cabane des Becs de Bosson
Day 2: Freeride and ski touring around the hut, chosen according to conditions
Day 3: Last tour, descent to Grimentz, return to Zurich

Location Val d'Anniviers (Grimentz) · Cabane des Becs de Bosson, Valais
Meeting point Grimentz, 9:42 (train from Zurich or car)
Duration 3 days / 2 nights
Participants 4–6 participants
Level Intermediate · up to 1,300 m ascent per day · previous ski-touring experience, confident in steep terrain and variable snow
Price From CHF 1,800 per group
Additional information Not included: hut with half board, lift tickets, transport, lunches, the guide's expenses (shared). Full ski-touring equipment with avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe and harness. Booking deadline: 18 January 2027.

The best ski tour is often the one with the best conditions. Let's go for a one-day ski tour from Zurich, with the destination selected according to the current snow, weather and avalanche conditions (Davos, Glarus, Central Switzerland, Bedretto). Rather than fixing the itinerary weeks in advance, we choose from a wide range of destinations across the Swiss Alps. This allows us to look for good snow, suitable terrain and an objective that matches the level of the group. Tours typically involve 800–1,200 m of ascent and are aimed at skiers with some previous ski-touring experience who are comfortable skiing variable snow away from prepared pistes.

Location Selected according to conditions · approx. 1-2 hours from Zurich
Duration 1 day
Participants 3–6 participants
Level Intermediate · Previous ski-touring experience recommended
Price CHF 200 p.p. (3) · CHF 150 p.p. (4–6)
Additional information Typically 800–1,200 m ascent. Meeting in the Zurich area or directly at the starting point. Complete ski-touring and avalanche safety equipment required.

A classic two-day hut tour in the Albula Alps of Graubünden. On day one we start from the Julier Pass and climb Piz Surgonda (3,195 m) before descending to the Jenatsch Hut, our base for the night. On day two we climb Tschima da Flix (3,301 m), then enjoy a long descent of 1,700 m to Sur in the Surses valley. If snow or avalanche conditions are not suitable in this area, I will choose an equivalent tour elsewhere.

Itinerary
Day 1: Julier Pass – Piz Surgonda 3,195 m – Jenatsch Hut SAC · ↑ 1,100 m ↓ 700 m
Day 2: Jenatsch Hut – Tschima da Flix 3,301 m – Sur · ↑ 800 m ↓ 1,700 m

Location Julier Pass / Jenatsch Hut, Graubünden
Meeting point Zurich area or along the way, car-sharing possible
Duration 2 days / 1 night
Participants 3–6 participants
Level Intermediate · max. 1,100 m ascent per day · previous ski-touring experience, confident in variable snow
Price On request
Additional information Not included: hut with half board (approx. CHF 90–110), transport, the guide's expenses (shared). Full ski-touring equipment with avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe. Booking deadline: 21 December 2026.

Five days of ski touring in the quiet valleys of western Piedmont, far from the big ski resorts. Depending on snow conditions and group size, we stay in Marmora or Acceglio (Val Maira) or in Sambuco (Val Stura), in a guesthouse with half board. From there we tour every day in the surrounding valleys, choosing the summits with the best snow. Long valleys, open slopes and almost no lifts make this a quiet and authentic side of the Alps. Evenings are as good as the skiing: Occitan valley cuisine with ravioles, Castelmagno cheese and local Piedmont wines in family-run guesthouses.

Programme
Day 1: Travel and arrival at the base, first tour if conditions allow
Days 2–4: Day tours from the base, typically 1,000–1,300 m ascent
Day 5: Last tour and return journey

Location Val Maira (Marmora / Acceglio) or Val Stura (Sambuco), Piedmont, Italy
Meeting point At the base, or along the way from the Zurich area (car-sharing)
Duration 5 days / 4 nights
Participants 3–6 participants
Level Intermediate · 1,000–1,300 m ascent per day · slopes up to 35° · confident in variable off-piste snow
Price CHF 1,000 p.p. (3) · CHF 750 p.p. (4–6)
Additional information Not included: accommodation with half board (approx. €80–90 per night), transport, the guide's expenses (shared). Full ski-touring equipment with avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe. Booking deadline: 16 January 2027.

A two-day ski-touring journey linking the Upper Engadin with the Davos region. The terrain between Zuoz, the Albula area and Davos offers several possibilities for a point-to-point weekend, including routes through the Kesch region when snow and hut logistics allow. Rather than fixing a summit months in advance, we use the geography of the traverse as the framework and select the most rewarding line for the actual conditions. Expect two proper mountain days, changing landscapes and the satisfaction of travelling on skis from one valley to another rather than returning to the same starting point.

Location Zuoz–Davos
Duration 2 days
Participants 3–6 participants
Level Intermediate · Previous ski-touring experience recommended
Price CHF 400 p.p. (3) · CHF 300 p.p. (4–6)
Additional information Accommodation, transport, lifts and personal expenses are not included unless stated otherwise.

Four days of ski touring in the Brenta Dolomites, either as a short traverse or as a series of summit tours from a practical base. The programme remains flexible so we can choose the most suitable objectives according to snow and weather. This is where I moved my first steps with ski-touring. Local knowledge guaranteed

Location Dolomiti di Brenta, Italy
Duration 4 days
Participants 3–5 participants
Level Intermediate to Advanced · Previous ski-touring experience required
Price CHF 800 p.p. (3) · CHF 600 p.p. (4–5)
Additional information Huts or accommodation, transport and personal expenses are not included unless stated otherwise.

The Tour du Ciel is a demanding five-day ski-mountaineering traverse through the high Valais, traditionally linking the Zermatt area with Zinal. The journey crosses a succession of glaciers and high passes, with possible nights around Schönbiel, Mountet, Arpitetta and Tracuit depending on the final direction and hut availability. Daily stages can reach around 1,500 m of ascent and require efficient movement in glaciated terrain. This is a genuine high-alpine journey rather than a collection of day tours: the exact stages and alternatives are adjusted to snow, weather, glacier conditions and the strength of the group.

Location Valais
Duration 5 days / 4 nights
Participants 3–5 participants
Level Advanced · Previous ski-touring experience and good fitness required
Price CHF 1,000 p.p. (3) · CHF 750 p.p. (4–5)
Additional information Huts, transport, lifts and personal expenses are not included unless stated otherwise. Programme subject to mountain conditions.

Four days based at the Branca Hut in the Ortles-Cevedale group, one of the finest spring ski-touring bases in the Central Alps. From the hut we have access to a remarkable range of high-altitude objectives, with Cevedale as a natural highlight and other possibilities towards Palon de la Mare, San Matteo and the surrounding glacier summits. Staying at one hut gives us the freedom to choose the best objective each morning according to snow, weather and group level. Expect substantial alpine days, glacier travel and long ski descents in a landscape dominated by the great peaks of the Ortles-Cevedale massif.

Location Branca Hut / Cevedale–Gran Zebrù, Italy
Duration 4 days / 3 nights
Participants 3–5 participants
Level Intermediate to Advanced · Good fitness and previous ski-touring experience required
Price CHF 800 p.p. (3) · CHF 600 p.p. (4–5)
Additional information Hut costs, transport and personal expenses are not included unless stated otherwise.

A full week of ski touring in Northern Norway, exploring the Lyngen Alps and the mountains around Tromsø. Here the itinerary is deliberately flexible: weather, wind and snow can vary strongly from one fjord to the next, so each morning we choose the area offering the best combination of visibility, snow quality and safe terrain. Depending on conditions, tours may range from classic sea-to-summit outings on the Lyngen peninsula to objectives closer to Tromsø or neighbouring islands. The focus is on good skiing and beautiful mountain days rather than ticking off predetermined summits, with local transfers allowing us to move where conditions are best.

Location Lyngen Alps & Tromsø, Norway
Duration 7 days
Participants 3–5 participants
Level Intermediate to Advanced · Previous ski-touring experience required
Price CHF 1,400 p.p. (3) · CHF 1,050 p.p. (4–5)
Additional information Flights, accommodation, local transport, food and personal expenses are not included unless specified in the final programme.

A flexible high-altitude ski-mountaineering programme in the Monte Rosa massif, built around some of the great 4,000-metre peaks of the region. Possible objectives include the Breithorn and Pollux, progressing towards more committing goals such as Nordend or Dufourspitze for a strong, acclimatised group in suitable conditions. The final sequence is intentionally left open: altitude, hut availability, glacier conditions, weather and the group's speed all determine what is realistic. The aim is to build the programme progressively, combining spectacular glacier skiing with genuine mountaineering objectives rather than committing in advance to a summit that conditions may not support.

Location Monte Rosa
Duration Multi-day programme
Participants 3–4 participants
Level Advanced · Previous ski touring, glacier travel and mountaineering experience required
Price From CHF 450 p.p. per day (3) · CHF 350 p.p. per day (4)
Additional information Huts, lifts, transport and personal expenses are not included. Final programme and duration to be confirmed.

A two-day spring ski-touring weekend from Steingletscher, using the Tierbergli Hut as our alpine base. The first day is dedicated to the ascent towards the hut and to settling into glacier terrain; on the second day, conditions permitting, we can aim for a classic summit such as the Sustenhorn or Gwächtenhorn before skiing back towards Steingletscher. From Tierbergli, both peaks offer relatively accessible glacier itineraries, making this a good progression for tourers who want to move beyond basic day tours. The exact summit is selected according to snow, weather, glacier conditions and the experience of the group.

Location Steingletscher / Tierberg Hut
Duration 2 days / 1 night
Participants 3–6 participants
Level Beginner to Intermediate · Basic ski-touring experience recommended
Price CHF 400 p.p. (3) · CHF 300 p.p. (4–6)
Additional information Hut, transport and personal expenses are not included unless stated otherwise.

Four days crossing the largest glacier landscape in the Alps, from the Jungfraujoch to the Goms valley, with two 4,000-m summits possible along the way. We sleep at the Konkordia Hut and then two nights at the Finsteraarhorn Hut, in the heart of the Bernese Alps. The final day ends with a 2,500 m descent to Reckingen. This is a real journey across glaciers: the stages are set, and the summits are chosen according to conditions.

Itinerary
Day 1: Jungfraujoch – Louwihorn 3,776 m – Konkordia Hut SAC · ↑ 650 m ↓ 1,100 m
Day 2: Konkordia Hut – Hinteres Fiescherhorn 4,025 m – Finsteraarhorn Hut SAC · ↑ 1,350 m ↓ 1,000 m
Day 3: Summit from the Finsteraarhorn Hut (Fieschergrat, Wyssnollen or Gross Wannenhorn) · ↑↓ approx. 1,300 m
Day 4: Finsteraarhorn Hut – Vorderes Galmihorn 3,507 m – Bächilicke – Reckingen · ↑ 850 m ↓ 2,500 m

Location Jungfraujoch – Konkordia – Finsteraarhorn – Goms
Meeting point Jungfraujoch (by public transport)
Duration 4 days / 3 nights
Participants 3–6 participants
Level Intermediate–advanced · up to 1,400 m ascent per day · previous ski-touring experience, glacier terrain
Price CHF 800 p.p. (3) · CHF 600 p.p. (4–6)
Additional information Not included: huts with half board (approx. CHF 90–110 per night), Jungfrau Railway, transport, the guide's expenses (shared). Full ski-touring equipment plus harness, ice axe and crampons. Booking deadline: 26 April 2027.

A two-day high-altitude finale to the ski-mountaineering season in the Monte Rosa massif. Using the Gnifetti Hut area as our base, we travel onto the great glaciers above the upper Lys valley and, conditions permitting, aim for the Margherita Hut on Signalkuppe, at 4,554 m, possibly combining the journey with another nearby 4,000-metre summit. This is not technically extreme skiing, but altitude, glacier travel and the length of the day make it a serious alpine undertaking. The final objective is adapted to weather, snow, acclimatisation and group speed, with the emphasis on a memorable last big ski tour of the season.

Location Gnifetti Hut / Monte Rosa
Duration 2 days / 1 night
Participants 3–5 participants
Level Advanced · Good fitness, ski-touring and glacier experience required
Price CHF 400 p.p. (3) · CHF 300 p.p. (4–5)
Additional information Hut, lift tickets, transport and personal expenses are not included unless stated otherwise.