Brunegg and Bishorn | High altitude ski tour at over 4000 metres

• Treffpunkt: St-Luc, Bella Tola, 9.35, passend auf die Busverbindung.
• Abschluss: Früher Nachmittag in Zinal
• Overnight stay: Turtmannhütte and Cabane de Tracuit

Day 1: St. Luc / Bella Tola - Turtmann Hut

This alternative approach to the Turtmann Hut is somewhat unconventional compared to the classic route through the Turtmann Valley, but it has the advantage that you can make great descents on the first day and end up back in the same valley. With a ski lift we effortlessly reach the Bella Tola (3026 m) in the St. Luc-Chandolin ski area. From there our route leads over the Borterpass and the Meidtälli, where we cross the language border again and finally reach the Turtmanntal. We cross this above the valley floor in a southerly direction and climb past the Turtmannsee to the Turtmannhütte.

Day 2: Turtmannhütte - Brunegghorn - Cabane de Tracuit

Von der Turtmannhütte queren wir fast eben in südöstlicher Richtung durch die sogenannte “Wanne” zum steilen Gässi, einem Couloir, das uns den Aufstieg zum Brunegggletscher ermöglicht. Auf dem Gletscher und vorbei an Spaltenzonen erreichen wir den Winter Gipfel des Brunegghorns. Der Abstieg erfolgt auf dem Brunegggletscher, diesmal aber in westlicher Richtung, unterhalb der Adlerflüe vorbei. Es erwartet uns eine schöne Abfahrt bis zum Zusammenfluss von Brunegg- und Turtmanngletscher auf rund 2800 m Höhe. Von hier geht es wieder bergauf in Richtung Tracuithütte.

Day 3: Cabane de Tracuit - Bishorn - Zinal

This day offers a classic ski tour with an impressively long descent. From the hut, the route leads eastwards over the initially flat Turtmann Glacier and the plateau. The ascent takes us through terrain of varying steepness. Experience shows that the summit is often blown off and icy hard. When this is the case, we change crampons and climb the last few metres to the summit of the Bishorn on foot. The descent to the hut follows the same route as the ascent. However, the route leads down over the Col de Tracuit into the Torrent du Barmé basin. After a short ascent, we descend through forests and along narrow paths to the valley, where we follow the course of the Navisence to Zinal.

• Mastering the ski touring technique with its basics (skins, hairpin turns).
• Safe downhill technique in open terrain and in different types of snow.
• You have first experience with ice axe and crampons.
• Fitness for ski tours with around 1000 metres per day (day 2 around 1400 metres) at a normal pace (~300-350 metres/h).
• In addition, there are sections where we carry the skis and trudge through the snow.
• Splitboarders are welcome, provided they are experienced.

• Takes place with 4 - 6 guests per mountain guide.

• CHF 890.-
• Including planning and realisation with mountain guide and his travel expenses.
• Including accommodation costs and half board
• Excluding travel expenses, possible train tickets, personal consumption.

• We have for you a detailed packing list with packing tips compiled.
• For this tour you need the following material from this PDF. We carry our equipment with us all the time. Pack only what is necessary.