Ski Tour Engadin
Overview
Saturday to Saturday, 6 full days skiing
Introduction
Engadin and the Albula Alps offer fairly mellow ski touring with no days involving more than 1,000m ascent. There are additional summits which can be added if the team feels fresh and up for it. This will be a repeat of our successful 2023 tour, with some tweaks to improve the programme.
You will meet in Bergün and head north west utilising mountain huts. Access to Bergün is from Zurich by train (good links, 3 hours via Chur). It would be easy to head into Austria if needed, or further west in Switzerland. There is flexibility from Zurich/ Bergün, depending on snow conditions.
No road transport is required during this week as the train through Bergün connects well to other areas.
Start point: Bergün, Switzerland
Outline Programme
| Day 1: | Course participants meet at the course base at 7pm. Briefing on the week's activities in the evening. |
| Day 2: | Day tour Piz Murtel (2557m) return to Bergün. Overnight hotel. |
| Day 3: | Traverse from Bergün to the Cabana Kesch (2,627m). |
| Day 4: | Ascent of Piz Kesch (3,417m) returning to the Cabana Kesch. |
| Day 5: | Ascent of Piz Porchabela (3,079m) returning to the Kesch hut. |
| Day 6: | Traverse Piz Grialetsch (3,131m) to the Grialetsh hut (2,540m). |
| Day 7: | Ascent of Piz Sarsura (3,175m) long descent to Zernez then train back to Bergün. Overnight hotel in Bergün. |
| Day 8: | Dispersal. Breakfast will be provided on the last morning before skiers leave the tour. |
Pre-Course Skiing Ability
Grade: 10C [ Ski Grading ]For successful participation on this course you should be a competent off piste skier/ski tourer. A foundation course such as the Ski Touring Techniques would be ideal preparation.
Additional Information
If you wish to discuss any aspect of the ski or your suitability for it, please phone +44 (0)114 276 3322 or contact us.Dates & Prices
| Date | Meeting in | Availability | |
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| +1 2025Europe/LondonpmThu, 03 Apr 2025 16:16:56 +0100 dates to be announced — Please register your interest |
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What the price includes
- 6 days' ski guiding (including all the IFMGA Guide's fees and expenses). Ratio 1:6 maximum
- 3 nights’ hotel accommodation in Bergün on a twin-sharing, half-board basis
- 4 nights’ mountain hut accommodation in a shared dormitory bunk, half-board basis
- Breakfast and dinner in hotels and mountain huts
- Avalanche Safety Gear (digital transceiver, metal shovel, 240cm + avalanche probe)
- All group mountaineering equipment such as ropes and other technical equipment
What the price does not include
- Travel from Zurich Airport to Bergün via Chur
- Train tickets
- Lunch
- Ski passes/uplift
- Skis, skins, ski crampons, boots and equipment hire
- Travel Insurance
- Tips
- Tourist Taxes collected locally by the hotel/accommodation provider
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We recommend that you fly to Zurich, where you can take the train to Bergün via Chur, a journey of approximately 3 hours. Plan your journey: www.sbb.ch.
Valley accommodation in Bergün is Kerhaus Bergün. The accommodation is provided on a twin-share, half-board basis. A single room supplement is payable should you want to have a room to yourself.
Duration
7 Nights(6 days skiing)
