Ski Mountaineering · Splitboard · Saas Valley

Rimpfischhorn
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Ski Tour

One of the most remote 4000 m peaks in the region and a genuine alpine adventure combining ski touring, glaciers, and exposed rock climbing.

Starting from the Britannia Hut, ascend across the Allalin Glacier to the Allalin Pass before continuing via the Mellich Glacier to the Rimpfischsattel.

The final section is a scenic and exposed rock climb graded UIAA II–III. It takes approximately one hour and leads directly to the summit.

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Ski mountaineering ascent of the Rimpfischhorn
Beste Zeit
6 March–16 May
Aufstieg
1300 m
Approx. 7 hours
Erfahrung
Mountaineering experience required
Format
Private tour
only
The experience

Glaciers & rock

Aufstieg

Glacier approach

Leave the Britannia Hut and cross the Allalin Glacier to the Allalin Pass before continuing onto the Mellich Glacier.

High alpine

Rimpfischsattel

Continue through remote glaciated terrain to the Rimpfischsattel at the foot of the final summit section.

Summit climb

UIAA II–III rock

Finish with approximately one hour of scenic and exposed climbing before reaching the summit at 4199 m.

Tourenanforderung

Levels

Fitness

Excellent fitness is required for an ascent of approximately 1300 m in seven hours, followed by a descent of around 1300 m in four hours.

Fitness Level
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Technik

Previous ski-touring and mountaineering experience is required. You must have good off-piste skills and be comfortable on exposed UIAA II–III rock terrain.

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
1300 m in approximately 7 hours
Abstieg
1300 m in approximately 4 hours
Typ:
Skitouren mit Gipfelbesteigung
Format
Nur als Privattour
Tour itinerary

Route

Route map of the Rimpfischhorn ski tour

Rimpfischhorn 4199 m

From the Britannia Hut, cross the Allalin Glacier to the Allalin Pass, continue via the Mellich Glacier to the Rimpfischsattel, and complete the exposed rock climb to the summit.

This is a long and remote alpine route. Snow, glacier, rock and avalanche conditions determine the exact itinerary and whether the tour can proceed.

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Preise Bergtouren

Preise

1 Person
CHF 1’400.– pro Tour

Available on request.
The shuttle from Täsch or Saas-Almagell, hut fees, the mountain guide’s overnight stay (CHF 45.–), and the cable car to Felskinn are nicht im Preis inbegriffen.
After the official season, there is one daily ascent to Felskinn at 16:15 and one return to Saas-Fee at 16:30.

Relevante Ausrüstung

Equipment

Touring skis or a splitboard, skins, ski crampons, boot crampons, a climbing harness, and an avalanche rescue kit are required. Technical equipment can be rented from Saas-Fee Guides, subject to availability.

Touring skis with skins, touring bindings, and ski crampons
Touring skis, skins & ski crampons
Splitboard touring setup
Splitboard set (for snowboarders)
Avalanche rescue kit with transceiver, shovel, and probe
Avalanche rescue kit
Backpack
Rucksack
Climbing harness
Klettergurt
Crampons for ski touring boots
Boot crampons
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 A transceiver, shovel, and probe are available separately.
Ski touring Touring skis, skins, ski crampons, touring boots, and boot crampons are subject to availability.
Produkt Preis (CHF)
Klettergurt 10.–
LVS 20.–
Lawinenschaufel 5.–
Lawinensonde 5.–
Touring Skis, Skins & Ski Crampons 65.–
Touren-Skischuhe 25.–
Steigeisen 10.–

Ready for the Rimpfischhorn?

Send us your request and undertake this remote ski-mountaineering adventure with a mountain guide.

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