Ski Touring · Splitboard · Saas-Fee

Ski &
Splitboard
Basics

Keen for a ski tour? We love to show you how to do it.

Learn the basics of ski touring or splitboarding and discover how to move confidently in untouched winter terrain.

Short ascents and descents take place close to the ski area, making this the perfect introduction to touring without committing to a long high-alpine tour.

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Ski touring course in Saas-Fee
Best time
December – April
Duration
Approx.
5–6 hours
Experience
No touring experience required
Format
Private &
group tours
The course

Touring basics

Equipment

Set up your gear

Get familiar with touring skis or a splitboard, skins, touring bindings and the essential equipment needed to move efficiently in winter terrain.

Ascent

Learn to climb

Practise putting on skins, using bindings in “walk” mode and climbing efficiently with touring skis or a splitboard.

Alpine terrain

Leave the slopes

Take your first steps in alpine terrain and learn the fundamental principles of terrain choice, avalanche awareness and safe movement away from marked pistes.

Course requirements

Difficulty

Fitness

Only basic fitness is required. The course uses short ascents and is designed as an accessible first introduction to touring.

Fitness Level
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Technique

No previous touring experience is required. You should already feel comfortable skiing or snowboarding confidently on demanding pistes.

You should be comfortable on black runs.

Skill Level
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Course data

Duration
Approximately 5–6 hours
When
On request
Terrain
Close to the ski area
Format
Private or group course
Example terrain

Route

Ski touring course route near Saas-Fee

Close to the ski area

Short ascents and descents allow you to practise touring techniques without immediately committing to a long backcountry tour.

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

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Private guiding rates

Prices

1 person
CHF 770.– per tour
2 persons
CHF 425.– per person
3 persons
CHF 310.– per person
4 persons
CHF 248.– per person

Group tours are possible on request.
Lift tickets are not included.

What you need

Equipment

Touring equipment 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
Backpack
Climbing harness
Climbing harness
Windproof and warm winter clothing
Windproof & warm clothing
Sunglasses and sun protection
Sunglasses & sun protection
Water and snacks
Water & snacks
Optional rental

Rental Equipment

Need equipment?

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

Avalanche safety Transceiver, shovel and probe available separately.
Ski touring Touring skis, skins, ski crampons and touring boots subject to availability.
Item Price CHF
Climbing Harness 10.–
Transceiver 20.–
Avalanche Shovel 5.–
Avalanche Probe 5.–
Touring Skis, Skins & Ski Crampons 65.–
Touring Ski Boots 25.–

Ready to start touring?

Send us your request and discover ski touring or splitboarding with a mountain guide in the Saas-Fee region.

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