Ski Touring Andermatt with local mountain guide
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Safety and Avalanche Awareness
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Guided Ski Tours in open groups
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Andermatt Ski Touring Region
Andermatt is one of Switzerland’s premier ski touring destinations, offering access to a vast alpine landscape with routes for beginners, experienced ski tourers, and expert mountaineers alike. Located at the crossroads of several major Alpine passes, the region provides exceptional terrain ranging from scenic day tours to challenging multi-day traverses.
Whether you are looking for a first ski touring experience, a classic summit ascent, or a hut-to-hut adventure through the Swiss Alps, Andermatt offers outstanding opportunities throughout the winter and spring seasons.
Day Ski Tours around Andermatt
Here you will find a selection of the most beautiful Ski Tours around Andermatt.
Each tour has its own unique character – from wide powder slopes to steep couloirs and nice views from the summit.
Day Ski Tours Andermatt
Pazolastock – Oberalp Pass Region
Classic ski tour between Disentis and Andermatt with wide alpine slopes and panoramic views.
The ascent leads to Pazolastock (2,740 m) and offers varied, scenic descents back towards Tschamut, Nätschen or Andermatt.
Highlights
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Pazolastock (2740m)
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Panoramic views over Gotthard region
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Wide alpine ski terrain
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Multiple descent options
Day Ski Tours Andermatt
Oberalpstock – Disentis Region
Classic ski tour to Oberalpstock (3,328 m) from the Piz Ault area above Disentis. The route quickly leads into high alpine glacier terrain with a short secured rock passage and long glacier ascent to the summit.
In stable conditions, a spectacular descent leads via Staldenfirn into the remote Maderanertal with up to 2,500 m of skiing.
Highlights
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Oberalpstock (3328m)
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Secured alpine passage
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Brunnifirn glacier ascent
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Descent into Maderanertal (Staldenfirn)
Day Ski Tours Andermatt
Pizzo Centrale – Urseren South
Classic ski tour to Pizzo Centrale (2,999 m) starting from Gemsstock via Gafallenlücke. The route quickly enters the high alpine terrain of the Gotthard massif with wide slopes and a short final ascent to the summit.
From the top, multiple long descent options lead back towards Andermatt, into the Leventina or through the Unteralptal.
Highlights
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Pizzo Centrale (2999m)
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Gafallenlücke approach from Gemsstock
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High alpine terrain in the Gotthard massif
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Multiple descent options (Andermatt, Leventina, Unteralptal)
Day Ski Tours Andermatt
Blashorn – Goms Region
A flexible ski touring day above the Goms valley with panoramic alpine terrain, varied ascent options, and rewarding descents depending on conditions.
The tour starts in Oberwald and leads via the Oberwalderblase into open high-alpine terrain. Depending on conditions, the descent can be chosen from easy flowing slopes back to Oberwald or more challenging lines through the Gornerli Valley.
Highlights
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Flexible start from Oberwald or Reckingen
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Scenic ascent via Oberwalderblase
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Wide alpine terrain with great views
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Optional advanced descent via Gornerli Valley
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Quiet, uncrowded ski touring area
Hut-to-hut Ski Tours around Andermatt
Here you will find a selection of the most beautiful two-day Ski Tours around Andermatt.
Each tour has its own unique character – from wide powder slopes to steep couloirs and nice views from the summit.
2-Day Ski Tours Andermatt
Maighelshütte
Day 1 starts at Oberalppass (2,030 m) and leads via Pazolastock (2,739 m) through scenic high alpine terrain towards the source of the Rhine at Tomasee, finishing at Maighelshütte (2,313 m).
Day 2 offers flexible ski touring options, either a summit tour to Rossbodenstock (2,837 m) or a scenic crossing via Maighels Pass back to Andermatt.
Highlights
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Pazolastock (2739m)
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Maighelshütte (2313m)
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Rossbodenstock (2837m) optional summit
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Tomasee – source of the Rhine
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Flexible ski touring terrain in the Maighels region
2-Day Ski Tours Andermatt
Rotondohütte
Day 1 starts in Realp (1,538 m) and ascends via Tälligrat into the Ursern high alpine landscape before a short descent leads to the Rotondohütte, an ideal base in the heart of the ski touring area.
Day 2 offers flexible summit options depending on conditions, including Läckihorn, Witenwasserenstock or Pizzo Lucendro, all with long and scenic descents.
Highlights
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Rotondohütte (2570m)
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Läckihorn (3136m) optional summit
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Witenwasserenstock (3085m) optional glacier tour
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Pizzo Lucendro (2963m)
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High alpine ski touring in the Ursern / Gotthard region
2-Day Ski Tours Andermatt
Capanna Cristallina
Day 1 starts in Al Aqua (1,613 m) and climbs through larch forests of Val Cavagnolo into high alpine terrain beneath the north faces of Pizzo Grandinagia. The route continues over Poncione Val Piana (2,659 m), across the Valleggia Glacier and via Passo della Cima di Lago to Capanna Cristallina.
Day 2 features the ascent of Cristallina (2,912 m) with varied descent options into Val Bedretto depending on conditions.
Highlights
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Capanna Cristallina (2575m)
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Cristallina (2912m)
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Poncione Val Piana (2659m)
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Valleggia Glacier crossing
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Classic ski touring in Val Bedretto / Ticino
2-Day Ski Tours Andermatt
Göscheneralp
Day 1 starts in Andermatt or optionally Realp. The standard route leads via Lochstocklücke (2,571 m) with a long descent into the Göscheneralp valley. In strong conditions, the more demanding ascent over Lochberg (3,075 m) is possible. Overnight stay in the Göscheneralp area.
Day 2 offers classic summit objectives including Dammastock, Sustenhorn or Schneestock, with large glacier landscapes and long alpine descents.
Highlights
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Göscheneralp ski touring base
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Dammastock (3630m) optional summit
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Sustenhorn (3502m) optional summit
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Lochstocklücke (2571m)
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Classic glacier skiing in Central Switzerland
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Why Ski Touring in Andermatt?
The combination of high-altitude terrain, reliable snow conditions, and excellent accessibility makes Andermatt one of the most versatile ski touring destinations in Switzerland.
With Andermatt Guides, you can experience Ski Touring around Andermatt safely, authentically, and with local expertise. Our experienced mountain guides will show you the best descents, assess the avalanche situation, and lead you to the most beautiful powder spots between Urseren Valley, Bedretto and Goms.
Andermatt Insights
Local stories, alpine background knowledge and genuine expertise from the region. Our insights show Andermatt from the perspective of people who regularly explore these mountains – with stories about snow, safety, tours, mountain huts and extraordinary experiences.
Safe in the backcountry with Andermatt Guides
Freeriding means freedom—but also responsibility. Our Andermatt guides are locally based, trained mountain guides who know the area inside out. They assess avalanche conditions, choose the right line for the group's level, and make sure you get back to the valley safely—with a big smile on your face.
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