The glacial-capped Strahlhorn offers a majestic alpine experience and is the perfect mountain for strong ski mountaineers who enjoy a long ascent.
After around 3 hours of climbing, you reach the Adlerpass, where the first views over the Western Alps open up. The final ascent leads across a broad ice field to a long summit ridge. From February to March, the Strahlhorn can be done as a day trip from the Metro Alpin middle station. From April onwards, an overnight stay is required until the closing of Britannia Hut.
Best time: March 6 – May 16, 2026
Difficulty
Fitness Level
⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
Skill Level
⭐⭐⭐☆☆
Previous touring experience recommended.
Good off-piste skiing skills required.
Very good fitness level required.
Only as private Tour available.
Tour Data
Ascent
1300 m in 5 hours
Descent
2420 m to Saas-Fee
* Optional descent to Zermatt possible. Price on request.
Route
Prices
When: On request
1 Person: CHF 1’110.– per tour
2 Persons: CHF 595.– per person
3 Persons: CHF 425.– per person
4 Persons: CHF 333.– per person
Hut fees are not included.
The mountain guide’s overnight stay in the hut (CHF 45.–) is not included.
The gondola ride up to Felskinn is not included.
If you choose the descent towards Mattmark or Zermatt, transportation from Saas-Almagell or Zermatt is not included.
After the official season ends, there is one ride up to Felskinn daily at 4:15 pm and one ride down to Saas-Fee at 4:30 pm.
Equipment Required
- Avalanche rescue set (transceiver, shovel, probe)
- Climbing harness
- Touring skis or splitboard with touring bindings
- Skins and ski crampons
- Crampons for ski boots
- Ice axe
Rental Equipment
| 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.– |
