Meeting point
Meiringen train station
Bahnhof Meiringen, 3860 Meiringen
Ski Touring Paradise Gauli Region
4 days
Remote and solitary tours
Long, untracked descents
6–7 hours of hiking per day
Season:
March May
Departure Times
09:35
Key info
Ski touring experience required
Able to handle descents in mixed snow conditions
Comfortable with 6 hours of hiking while carrying a pack
Overview
Recommended for:
Anyone who trades comfort for the view.
Ski tours off the beaten path. Adventures in the untouched Gauli region: glacier landscapes, summit joy, and pure nature.
Ski touring in one of the most remote regions of the Alps. Away from the well-trodden paths, you will encounter challenging ascents, spectacular glacier descents, and untouched landscapes. Four days full of activity, solitude, and intense nature experiences: just what you have been looking for.
Itinerary
Meeting points Day1
Day 1: Ascent to Bächlital Hut
We start in Meiringen, then take a taxi to Guttannen and continue with the industrial railway to Handegg. The short train ride takes us into the high mountains, where we begin the ascent to the Bächlital Hut. The path leads through a wintry rocky landscape that gradually opens up. Once at the hut, we enjoy our first evening in the seclusion of the mountains.
Distance
3.5 km
Ascent
+650 m
Descent
-50 m
Walking time
3 hrs
Day2
Day 2: To the Upper Bächli Pass
The day begins with a gentle ascent over wide snowfields until we reach the steep climb to the Bächli Pass. A short ladder section brings us to the highest point, from where we get our first glimpse into the Gauli region. Then comes the highlight: the descent over the Hiendertelli Glacier. After a re-ascent, we reach the Gauli Hut: our base camp for the next few days.
Distance
10 km
Ascent
+1000 m
Descent
-1100 m
Walking time
5-6 hrs
Day3
Day 3: Ski Tour to Ankenbälli
Today we go high: Ankenbälli challenges us with a long but rewarding ascent. Once at the top, a summit panorama opens up that compensates for the sweat, with views of Schreckhorn, Lauteraarhorn, and the eternal ice of the glaciers. After a refreshment, the well-deserved descent follows. If conditions at Ankenbälli aren't favorable, a surprise tour awaits us: the possibilities in Gauli are diverse.
Distance
12 km
Ascent
+1500 m
Descent
-1500 m
Walking time
6-7 hrs
Day4
Day 4: Final Tour to Ränfenhorn
The last day offers one of the most beautiful descents of the tour. After a moderate ascent to Ränfenhorn, the long descent over the Rosenlaui Glacier begins. The backdrop of massive rock walls and glacier breaks makes this descent an unforgettable experience. After a final stretch through the mountain forest, we reach the valley and conclude the tour with the return journey to Meiringen.
Distance
12 km
Ascent
+1150 m
Descent
-2050 m
Walking time
6-7 hrs
Whats included
Guiding from a licenced mountain guide/ aspirant guide
Expenses of the mountain guide
Overnight stay(s) with half-board for the mountain guide
Hut reservation
Not included
Costs for cable cars and travel expenses of the guest
Overnight stay(s) in bunk room with half-board for the guest
Snacks
Technical equipment
Costs for a taxi if needed (guests pay for the guide's share)
Pack list
Backpack
Backpack 30-35 l
Clothing
Warm, functional clothing
Rain jacket
Rain pants
Mountaineering or winter 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
Technical Equipment
Crampons with anti-snow plates
Harness
Ice axe
Sling 120 cm
Ski touring skis or splitboard with skins and tele crampons
Ski poles (preferrably telescopic)
LVS (avalanche transceiver)
Avalanche probe
Avalanche shovel
Avalanche airbag (optional)
1 screw carabiner
Basics
Sunglasses (category 3 or 4)
Sunscreen lotion and lip balm (minimum factor 30, 50 better)
Thermos flask, drink bottle
Headlamp
Silk sleeping bag liner
Toiletries
SAC/DAV permit (if you have one)
GA or Half Fare Travelcard (if you have)
Earplugs (optional)
Camera and binoculars (optional)
Snacks
Backpack 30-35 l
Warm, functional clothing
Rain jacket
Rain pants
Mountaineering or winter hiking pants
Sunhat
Gloves (ideally one thin and one thick pair)
Beanie or headband
Extra underwear and socks
Thermal underwear
Ski touring boots or snowboard boots
Crampons with anti-snow plates
Harness
Ice axe
Sling 120 cm
Ski touring skis or splitboard with skins and tele crampons
Ski poles (preferrably telescopic)
LVS (avalanche transceiver)
Avalanche probe
Avalanche shovel
Avalanche airbag (optional)
1 screw carabiner
Sunglasses (category 3 or 4)
Sunscreen lotion and lip balm (minimum factor 30, 50 better)
Thermos flask, drink bottle
Headlamp
Silk sleeping bag liner
Toiletries
SAC/DAV permit (if you have one)
GA or Half Fare Travelcard (if you have)
Earplugs (optional)
Camera and binoculars (optional)
Snacks
Weather info
General weather info
Weather can influence any tour, and a clear decision is often only possible on the day itself. We review conditions carefully and remain within our safety limits, and bad weather alone does not mean we have to stop.
Make sure we can reach you with current contact information in case your booking changes. Silence from us means your tour is still planned or the final call is not yet made. If we need to cancel, you can rebook, choose another activity, or get a full refund.
For detailed advice on how to prepare for (and enjoy!) bad weather days in Interlaken, check out our weather blog
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