Ski Touring · Splitboard · Saas Valley

Hanging
Gletscher
Ski Tour

A spectacular descent from high-alpine glacier terrain into the Saas Valley.

Enjoy outstanding powder or spring snow far away from the marked slopes, with a long and highly rewarding descent.

During the easy ascent, anticipation builds for the 1,700-metre descent. This private tour is an ideal next step for strong off-piste skiers and snowboarders who want to progress towards more demanding ski tours.

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Ski touring on the Hanging Glacier in the Saas Valley
Beste Zeit
January – 19 April 2026
Dauer
Approx.
4–5 hours
Erfahrung
Good off-piste skills
Format
Private tour
only
The experience

A big descent

Aufstieg

Easy climb

A moderate 300-metre ascent takes around one to two hours and leads you away from the ski area into impressive high-alpine surroundings.

Gletscher

High-alpine terrain

Travel across glaciated terrain under the supervision of a certified mountain guide, with the route adapted to current snow and avalanche conditions.

Abstieg

1,700 metres down

Enjoy a long descent through powder or spring snow, finishing in Saas-Almagell with the return shuttle included.

Tourenanforderung

Levels

Fitness

A good average fitness level is required for the 300-metre ascent and the long 1,700-metre descent.

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Technik

No previous touring experience is required, but good off-piste skiing or snowboarding skills are essential. You must be able to control your speed and turns confidently in variable, ungroomed snow.

All our ski tours are open to splitboarders. However, a higher technical level is required on a splitboard because transitions, traverses and flat sections are generally more demanding than on touring skis.

Schwierigkeit
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Tourdaten

Aufstieg
300m in 1-2h
Abstieg
1,700 m in 2–3 hours
When
Auf Anfrage
Format
Nur als Privattour
Tour itinerary

Route

Route map of the Hanging Glacier ski tour

Hanging Glacier

After a short ascent, the route crosses spectacular high-alpine terrain before beginning the long descent towards Saas-Almagell.

Depending on current snow and avalanche conditions, your mountain guide may adapt the exact route.

Open route map →
Preise Bergtouren

Preise

1 Person
CHF 810.– pro Tour
2 Personen
CHF 445.– pro Person
3 Personen
CHF 327.– pro Person
4 persons
CHF 260.– pro Person

Lift tickets sind nicht im Preis inbegriffen.
The shuttle from Saas-Almagell is inbegriffen.

Relevante Ausrüstung

Equipment

Touring equipment, a climbing harness and an avalanche rescue kit are required. Technical equipment can be rented through Saas-Fee Guides, subject to availability.

Touring skis with skins and touring equipment
Touring skis & skins
Splitboard touring setup
Splitboard set (for snowboarders)
Avalanche rescue kit with transceiver shovel and probe
Avalanche rescue kit
Backpack
Rucksack
Climbing harness
Klettergurt
Windproof and warm winter clothing
Windproof & warm clothing
Sunglasses and sun protection
Sunglasses & sun protection
Water and snacks
Water & snacks
Optional Miete

Mietausrüstung

Equipment nötig?

Tell us what you need when you register. We will check availability and prepare the required equipment for your tour.

Avalanche safety Transceiver, shovel and probe available separately.
Ski touring Touring skis, skins, ski crampons and touring boots subject to availability.
Produkt Preise CHF
Klettergurt 10.–
LVS 20.–
Lawinenschaufel 5.–
Lawinensonde 5.–
Touring Skis, Skins & Ski Crampons 65.–
Touren-Skischuhe 25.–

Ready for the Hanging Glacier?

Send us your request and experience one of the finest long ski or splitboard descents in the Saas Valley with a mountain guide.

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