Ski touring in Switzerland

9 mountain destinations in Switzerland offer ski touring on Alpe Match, mainly in winter and spring. Compare them by altitude, season and price level, and see the services available in each destination.

9 destinations compared

DestinationVillage altitudeMax altitudeSki areaLiftsSeasonPrice levelServices
Champéry
Wallis
1,055 m2,254 m650 km196Winter–1
Verbier
Canton of Valais
1,490 m3,330 m410 km72Winter€€€€1
Hasliberg
Canton of Bern
1,082 m2,534 m60 km13Winter, Spring––
Fiesch
Wallis
1,060 m2,927 m104 km36Winter, Spring––
Pontresina
Canton of Grisons
1,805 m4,049 m36 km5Winter, Spring––
Silvaplana
Canton of the Grisons
1,716 m3,380 m120 km14Winter, Spring––
Laax
Graubünden
1,016 m3,018 m224 km29Winter, Spring–1
Realp
Canton of Uri
1,000 m2,429 m1 km2Winter, Spring–1
Zermatt
Valais
1,620 m3,899 m360 km52Winter, Spring€€€€1
Compare Champéry, Verbier, Hasliberg

Ski touring in each destination

Laax

Graubünden, Switzerland
  • Guided Ski Touring & Freeride AdventuresWinter, Spring

    Explore the pristine backcountry of Laax with certified mountain guides. These tours offer an unparalleled experience for advanced skiers and snowboarders, venturing into untouched powder fields and breathtaking alpine…

Full guide to Laax

Realp

Canton of Uri, Switzerland
  • Guided Alpine Ski Touring ExpeditionsWinter, Spring

    Realp is a renowned base for serious ski touring. These guided expeditions cater to intermediate to advanced skiers, offering ascents to peaks like Pizzo Lucendro or Witenwasserenstock, with descents through untouched…

Full guide to Realp

Zermatt

Valais, Switzerland
  • Guided Ski Touring ExpeditionsWinter, Spring

    For experienced skiers seeking untouched powder and remote alpine landscapes, guided ski touring expeditions offer a thrilling alternative to piste skiing. Professional UIAGM mountain guides lead small groups on…

Full guide to Zermatt

Frequently asked questions

Where can you go ski touring in Switzerland?

Champéry, Verbier, Hasliberg, Fiesch, Pontresina and Silvaplana, among 9 destinations offer ski touring according to Alpe Match data.

When is the season for ski touring?

Based on the services listed in each destination, ski touring is mainly available in winter and spring. Dates vary every year: check with local operators.

Which ski touring destination reaches the highest altitude in Switzerland?

Pontresina, with a maximum altitude of 4,049 m.

Ski touring in Switzerland: 9 destinations compared | Alpe Match