Uri Haute Route | Ski tour from Andermatt to Engelberg with a mountain guide

• Procedure and meeting place

  • Meeting place

    9.50 in Realp

    Meeting point: 9.50 in Realp
    Conclusion approx. 14.00 in Engelberg
    Travelling by public transport is recommended

  • Day 1

    1050m

    100m

    from Realp via Schafberg to the Albert Heim hut
    We meet in Realp and climb over the Schafberg, our first summit, to the Albert Heim Hütte. Roman from the Albert Heim Hütte provides us with great hospitality here.

  • Day 2

    750m

    1700m

    Albert-Heim hut - Lochberg - Göscheneralp
    First magnificent crossing over the Lochberg to the Göscheneralp. After a varied ascent into the winter gap and a short ski-carrying passage, we reach the Lochberg. After a long descent, first over a small glacier, we reach the Göscheneralpsee and shortly afterwards the Göscheneralp. We spend the night in the warmly run Gasthaus Gwüest near Seraina.

  • Day 3

    1100m

    1000m

    Göscheneralp - Bergseeschijen - Voralphütte
    An adventurous section awaits us today. We climb up to the Bergseeschijen, trudge up through one of the many couloirs and reach the summit of the Bergseeschijen. From here, a long descent through playful terrain awaits. A short ascent in the opposite direction brings us to the advance hut.

  • Day 4

    1400m

    1700m

    Voralp - Sustenlimi / Sustenhorn - Sustenpass
    A longer section awaits us today. We climb directly up to the Chelenalplücke, cross this and the Sustenlimi and reach the huge glacier of the Sustenhorn. If we still have breath left, we climb the Gwächtenhorn or Sustenhorn. On the Gwächtenhorn in particular, we have the opportunity for a magnificent, somewhat steeper descent through the glacier. We ski down over the Steingletscher to the Sustenpass. We choose one of the numerous variants to experience untracked terrain and impressive, solitary nature. We stay at the hotel in the Alpine Centre near the Steingletscher on the Susten Pass. Here we also refresh ourselves with a shower 😀

  • Day 5

    1500m

    2200m

    Sustenpass - Gwächtenhorn - Engelberg
    The crowning glory awaits us today. We climb up through the Obertal valley and reach the summit of the Fünffingerstock between the steep rock faces. An impressive first descent over the glaciers of the Sustli area brings us to the second ascent, to the summit of Grassen. From here we ski down the wide slopes of Grassen over the Firnalpeli glacier to Engelberg. Another magnificent descent to round off the day. Happy, tired, proud and full of new shared experiences, we arrive together in Engelberg.

• Requirements

  • Solid ski touring technique including hairpin bends, use of crampons
  • Safe downhill technique in open terrain and in different types of snow.
  • Condition for ski tours with around 1200hm at a normal pace (~300-350hm/h).
  • There are sections where we strap on our skis and trudge up a couloir with crampons and ice axe.
  • Splitboarders are welcome, provided they are very experienced.

• Price and services

  • Small group with 4 - 6 guests per mountain guide.
  • 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.

• Material and equipment

  • 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.

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