Alphubel
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Ski Tour
Roped to your Saas-Fee Guide, you will navigate between deep crevasses, climb a steep couloir, and complete several kick turns using ski crampons before reaching the summit.
One of the most demanding ski tours in the Saas Valley rewards you with an exceptional 2300 m fall-line descent all the way back to Saas-Fee.
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True alpinism
Steep ascent
Climb 1150 m in approximately 4.5 hours, including a steep couloir where secure kick turns and efficient use of ski crampons are essential.
Roped glacier travel
Navigate safely through crevassed high-alpine terrain while roped to your certified mountain guide.
2300 m descent
Enjoy an incredible fall-line descent from the summit all the way back to Saas-Fee.
Difficulty
Fitness
Very good fitness and proper acclimatization are required for the 1150 m ascent, which takes approximately 4.5 hours and is followed by a very long descent.
Technique
Previous ski touring or splitboard touring experience is required. You must be confident making kick turns in steep terrain and skiing or snowboarding off-piste in variable snow conditions.
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.
Tour data
Route
Alphubel 4206 m
The route climbs 1150 m through crevassed glacier terrain and a steep couloir to the Alphubel summit before descending all the way to Saas-Fee.
Depending on current snow and avalanche conditions, your mountain guide may adapt the exact route.
Prices
Available on request.
Cable car tickets are not included.
Equipment
Touring equipment, a climbing harness, boot crampons, and an avalanche rescue kit are required. Technical equipment can be rented from Saas-Fee Guides, subject to availability.
Rental Equipment
Need equipment?
Tell us what you need when you register. We will check availability and prepare the required equipment for your tour.
| Item | Price (CHF) |
|---|---|
| Climbing Harness | 10.– |
| Transceiver | 20.– |
| Avalanche Shovel | 5.– |
| Avalanche Probe | 5.– |
| Touring Skis, Skins & Ski Crampons | 65.– |
| Touring Ski Boots | 25.– |
| Crampons | 10.– |
Ready for the Alphubel?
Send us your request and take on one of the most demanding ski touring objectives in the Saas Valley with a mountain guide.