Ski Tour Urner Haute Route
The ski tour Urner Haute Route is a traverse of the Uri Alps on skis. Five days of enjoyable ascents in the sun followed by steep, powdery descents on the northern slopes - what more could you want? We experience a new adventure every day and move through a new landscape in the high mountains every day. We visit the Albert Heim hut, the Chelenalp hut, the lodge on the Steingletscher and finally the Sustli hut. Our ski tour takes us from Realp to Engelberg - a truly royal and challenging ski crossing
Tour Details
- Fitness Level: Very Sporty
- Experience Level: Advanced
The descents on the Uri Haute Route are sometimes very steep. A high level of skiing is therefore essential.
Group Tour (4-6 participants)
| CHF 1045 per person | |
Private Tour
| 1-3 people | CHF 4500 per group |
| 4-6 people | CHF 1045 per person |
To book a private tour please contact us:
info@outdoor.ch
| Day | Elevation + | Elevation - | Kilometers | Walking time |
| 1 | 1050m | 50m | 6km | approx. 5 hours |
| 2 | 1400m | 1600m | 13km | approx. 8-9 hours |
| 3 | 1200m | 1650m | 13km | approx. 6-7 hours |
| 4 | 1250m | 850m | 8km | approx. 6-7 hours |
| 5 | 750m | 1950m | 12km | approx. 5-6 hours |
Day 1: Ascent to the Albert-Heim-hut
After the meeting point in Realp, we check our equipment and set off straight away. We climb up to Tätsch parallel to the Furka Pass road. A short descent takes us into the little valley where the Tiefenbach comes down. Once again we put on our skins and climb over stepped terrain up to the Albert-Heim-hut.
Day 2: Ski tour over the Lochberg to the Chelenalphut 2340m
After a delicious breakfast, we set off early this morning towards Lochberg. A short descent and then it's uphill to the Winterlücke. Now we climb up to Lochberg with our skis on the backpack. Depending on the conditions, the ascent on foot is very demanding and exposed. Sure-footedness and climbing in blocky terrain should not be a problem for you. The subsequent descent to Göscheneralpsee is very steep and requires very solid skiing technique. After the descent, there is another challenging ascent to the Chelenalphütte.
Day 3: Ascent to the Sustenhorn 3502m and descent to the Steingletscher
Today, the route climbs steeply right after breakfast. After the first hour, it becomes a little flatter and we get into the rhythm. With a few hairpin bends, we soon reach the Sustenlimi. From here we can see the summit of the Sutenhorn. We continue to climb and reach the 3502 metre high Sustenhorn. Now a long and exciting descent over the Steingletscher and the glacier forefield awaits us. Tired and happy, we reach our accommodation at the Steingletscher.
Day 4: Ski tour to the Fünffingerstöcke and continue to the Sustlihut
Today, we climb steeply right after the start. We reach the Obertal valley, which we follow for a while before turning off to the Obertal glacier. Now we overcome another steep step before ascending to the ski summit of the Fünffingerstöcke on easy terrain. After a rest at the summit, we make our way to the Obertaljoch. Here we first descend steeply before reaching the ski area of Chli Sustlifirn. We enjoy the beautiful descent before reaching the Sustlihut after a short ascent.
Day 5: Ascent to Grassen 2946m and long descent to Engelberg
On the last day, we enjoy a somewhat shorter ascent to the 2946 metre-high Grassen. A magnificent and long descent into the valley of Engelberg now awaits us. Almost 2000 metres of skiing enjoyment in this unique mountain arena until we reach the flat pastures of the Goldboden-Alp at the bottom.
| Season | March - April |
| Departures for official tours | See "Closest Bookable Dates" |
| Departures for private tours | Private tours can be booked daily |
| Meeting point | 10:03am at train station in Realp |
- Guiding from a licenced mountain guide/ aspirant guide
- His or her expenses
- overnights in bunk room with half-board
- Your travelling expenses
- Snacks
- Rental equipment
- Costs for a taxi if needed (guests pay for the guides share)
Backpack
- 25-30l
Clothing
- Warm, functional clothing
- Rain jacket
- Rain pants
- Mountaineering or hiking pants
- Sunhat
- Gloves (ideally one thin and one thick pair)
- Beanie or headband
- Extra underwear and socks
- Thermal underwear
Footwear
- Ski touring boots or snowboard boots
The basics
- Sunglasses (category 3 or 4)
- Sunscreen lotion and lip balm (minimum factor 30, 50 better)
- Thermos flask, drink bottle
- Headlamp
- Toiletries
- GA or Half Fare Travelcard (if you have)
- Earplugs (optional)
- Camera and binoculars (optional)
Technical Equipment
- Ski touring skis or splitboard with skins and tele crampons
- Ski poles (preferrably telescopic)
- LVS (avalanche transceiver)
- Avalanche probe
- Avalanche shovel
- Avalanche airbag (optional)
- Ski helmet (optional but recommended)
- Harness
- Crampons
General Information for Mountaineering School
Our team is here for you. If you have any questions, please contact us or visit us in our shop in Grindelwald. We are happy to help!
OUTDOOR - Mountaineering School Grindelwald
Dorfstrasse 103
3818 Grindelwald
Switzerland
Trip status for group courses
1-2 days before your tour or course we will review the weather forecast and conditions with the mountain guide to determine if we can operate. We will contact you by phone with an update.
Minimum of participants (group tours)
As soon as the minimum number of participants is reached, we will send you a confirmation by email.
Cancellation
If we have to cancel your tour, you have the option to reschedule to a new date, or you will receive a full refund.
Equipment
Please refer to the equipment list for your tour or course. At our shop in Grindelwald, you can purchase technical equipment, mountain clothing, shoes, and backpacks. We also have technical equipment available for rent.
Clothing
Choose functional clothing that is moisture-wicking and quick-drying. Dress in layers so you can easily react to temperature changes. The range at our shop in Grindelwald is tailored to mountain tours and our expert staff are happy to advise you on the best clothing for your tour or course.
Lunch
Lunch is not included in the offer. We recommend bringing bars, dried fruits, nuts, or a sandwich. The amount you will need to drink depends on your individual needs and the length of the tour. We recommend .75 -1.5 liters of water, warm tea, isotonic drinks, or whatever you prefer. We also recommend that you hydrate enough the day before, so your body is well prepared for the tour.
Huts
A mountain hut is not a hotel. Running water is not guaranteed and electricity is not available everywhere, so it is not always possible to charge batteries or phones. If you have special dietary needs, please inform us in advance so we can make arrangements with the hut.
Safety
Our tours and courses are led by IVBV certified mountain guides or mountain guide aspirants. We prioritise your safety by requiring regular training to ensure our guides have relevant, up to date knowledge. Outdoor is certified by the Swiss Council for Accident Prevention (BFU) and our safety and emergency concepts are audited by this organization annually.
General terms of contract
Our General Terms and Conditions apply.