Maighelshütte 2-Day Guided Ski Tour – Oberalppass & Rhine Source
A scenic two-day ski touring experience in the high alpine landscape above Oberalppass at the headwaters of the Rhine River.
January to April is recommended for private bookings.
Maighelshütte 2-Day Ski Tour – At the Source of the Rhine
The Maighels area above Oberalppass is one of the most beautiful and accessible ski touring regions in Central Switzerland. Located at the famous Tomasee – the official source of the Rhine River – the area combines gentle alpine terrain, wide valleys and impressive panoramic views.
From easy hut approaches to rewarding summit tours, this two-day experience offers flexible route choices depending on weather, snow conditions and group ability.
Tour Overview
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Duration: 2 days
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Region: Oberalppass / Maighels / Andermatt
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Start: Oberalppass (2,030 m)
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Finish: Andermatt / Unteralp
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Difficulty: Beginner to Intermediate
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Ascent: up to 1,000 m per day
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Accommodation: Maighelshütte (2,313 m)
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Equipment: Full ski touring equipment
Day 1 – Oberalppass – Pazolastock – Maighelshütte
We take the train to Oberalppass (2,030 m), where our ski tour begins in open and scenic high alpine terrain.
In good weather and stable snow conditions, we ascend towards Pazolastock (2,739 m), a rewarding and accessible ski touring peak with wide slopes and fantastic views over the surrounding alpine landscape.
From the summit, we descend towards the Tomasee – the official source of the Rhine River – surrounded by peaceful high mountain scenery.
A short final ascent brings us to the cosy Maighelshütte (2,313 m), our accommodation for the night.
In less ideal conditions, or for a more relaxed day, a direct and gentle ascent to the hut is also possible in approximately two hours.
Day 2 – Rossbodenstock or Maighels Pass
The Maighels region offers a wide variety of ski touring options, allowing us to adapt the day perfectly to conditions and group preference.
For those seeking a more ambitious objective, the ascent of Rossbodenstock (2,837 m) offers a rewarding summit experience followed by a long and scenic descent back towards Andermatt.
Alternatively, a more relaxed but equally beautiful option leads over Maighels Pass (2,421 m), offering spectacular views across the high alpine landscape and a long descent through the Unteralp valley back to Andermatt.
Both options feature wide alpine slopes, beautiful terrain and an authentic ski touring experience in the heart of the Swiss Alps.
Requirements
This tour is designed for beginner to intermediate ski tourers who want to experience multi-day hut-based touring in safe and varied alpine terrain.
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Level: Beginner to Intermediate
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Fitness: Moderate fitness required (up to 1,000 m ascent per day)
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Skills: Basic ski touring experience recommended. Comfortable skiing in easy to moderate off-piste terrain.
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Equipment: Full ski touring equipment including avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel
Price
Price per Group
1 - 2 persons – CHF 1,490
3 - 4 persons – CHF 1,690
5 - 6 persons – CHF 1,890
Included
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2 Days Guiding with mountainguide / aspirant in a group of 6 people
Not-Included
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Rental Equipment
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Transportation (Ski ticket and train)
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Drinks, Lunch, Snacks
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Overnight stay in the hut for you and your mountain guide – can be payed directly in the hut
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Insurance (accident, mountain rescue, travel, illness and all other insurances are the responsibility of the participant) We recommend to be a member of "Rega" Swiss rescue service.
Request This Private Ski Tour
Early planning
To ensure hut reservations and guide allocation, we strongly recommend early planning. For ski tours we recommend booking two weeks in advance.
Booking process
For private bookings use the following form. Upon receipt of your booking request, we will look for your mountain guide tailored to your preferred route, group size, and specific requirements.
From 745 Swiss francs
Impressions 2-Day Ski Tour Maighelshütte
A beautiful and accessible two-day ski touring experience above Oberalppass at the source of the Rhine River, combining gentle alpine ascents, scenic summit options and long flowing descents back towards Andermatt.
