Our top 10 ski touring resorts in Switzerland
Switzerland is the perfect place for safe ski touring. It offers a thousand and one possibilities for making your mark or following the trails dedicated to board sports. Particularly for ski touring, which is on the upswing. AYAQ has researched and compiled a selection of the 10 ski resorts in Switzerland that are opening dedicated ski touring areas.
TOP 1 : Verbier 7 safe routes!
Located at an altitude of 1500 m, Verbier is a modern resort with the charm of an Alpine village. Accessible to amateurs, it will delight more experienced skiers with direct access to the field s
kiable des 4 vallées . The ski area now offers 7 safe routes for ski tourers. Among them, our favorite is the route from La Barmasse to Cabane Brunet via Le Taillon, Le Tongne and Au Neuve. The route begins in a magnificent forest, then leads you into a small clearing before reaching the hut with its breathtaking views!
TOP 2 : Leysin Ski and Sun!
Leysin will delight sun-seeking skiers in winter with its south-facing slopes. This small resort, based between 1336 m and 2198 m altitude, Leysin is ideal for short but intense holidays. For safe ski touring, Leysin offers 5 marked itineraries possible. Take, for example, the 8 km-long Les Fers trail, with its 430 m vertical drop. The route starts with a pleasant climb through forests and pastures to the Les Fers restaurant. We guarantee you beautiful views of the surrounding peaks: Mont d'Or, Pic Chaussy and the whole Diablerets massif.
TOP 3 Les Marécottes Ski touring for all!
Located in the Trient valley at an altitude of 1100 m, the Les Marécottes ski area is ideal for family vacations, offering a wide range of activities for young and old alike. It was one of the pioneering resorts to introduce safe ski touring routes. There are 9 itineraries to choose from around the resort. One of them is around 11 km long, with a positive vertical drop of 1173 meters. Total time is estimated at 3 hours.
TOP 4 Crans-Montana 8,000 metres of fun!
Unique in the world, Crans-Montana offers a randopark with 15 itineraries on over 40 km of safe, signposted trails. From blue to black to red, you'll find hikes for all levels. From beginners' trails to more extreme ones, with a total cumulative vertical drop of 8,000 meters... your very own Everest on skins!
TOP 5 Morgins The beauty of the Valais on ski touring...
Morgins or Les Portes du Soleil is a resort located in the canton of Valais at an altitude of 1350m. This resort offers a perfect cohabitation between alpine skiers and ski tourers. Itineraries for the whole family and breathtaking scenery are guaranteed. Trails can last from 1h30 to 2h45.
TOP 6 Anniviers Valley : Surrounded by 4000!
Visit Val d'Anniviers is a beautiful valley in the Sierre district of Valais. It is surrounded by peaks often reaching altitudes of over 4,000 meters. It offers a hike-park, a real paradise for seal-skin enthusiasts. There are 10 different itineraries for you to enjoy in complete safety. All in all, there are over 30 km of marked trails, with a vertical drop of over 4,000 m! The rando-parc offers something for everyone, with routes of varying difficulty. The Tsapé route in Chandolin is a good first approach for beginners, with a 2.8 km climb.
TOP 7 Kiental : A little altitude!
Kiental is a village and valley in the Bernese Oberland. The valley is famous for its various ski touring routes. Our suggested itinerary is Kiental -> Griesalp -> Murren or Kiental -> Chanzel -> Griesalp. For these routes, we strongly recommend that you are accompanied by a guide.
TOP 8 Saas Fee : Glacial beauty
The indestructible glacier, located in the canton of Valais, offers excellent ski mountaineering. The mountains of the Valais form a magnificent Himalayan landscape! We recommend that you wear merino wool first layers for your expeditions, as the estate soon finds itself in the shade, and the cold can make itself felt, especially before March.
TOP 9 Val Bedretto : Getting closer to Italy...
Bedretto is a municipality in the canton of Ticino, but it's also known as the Mediterranean soul of Switzerland, because it's not far from our neighbor Italy. You'll find trails for all levels, criss-crossed by beautiful larch forests.
TOP 10 : Champex : Gentle ski touring
Champex-Lac is located in the commune of Orsières. . Ski touring is a widely practiced activity, with the Col des Ecandies ascent in the magnificent Vallon d'Arpette being just one example. It's an ideal route for amateurs who want to progress without taking too many risks.
Don't forget to set off accompanied, and with all the equipment you need to guarantee your safety. A DVA device, a headlamp, a shovel, a helmet, a probe and your cell phone are all recommended items for hiking.