Intro Ski Touring Group Experience
Experience your first ski tour with like-minded adventurers
Endurance
1Hiking time 2–3 hours. Up to approx. 500 m. Short taster or easy half-day tour for beginners.
Technique
1You have solid skiing experience, but none in off-piste terrain. You ski safely on red runs. Ski touring, kick turns or avalanche transceiver use are new to you. Entry level into the world of ski touring.
Duration
Approx. 5h
Dates
December - April
Participants
4 - 6 people
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This offer is aimed at anyone who has not been yet on a ski tour. You will meet your ZERMATTERS mountain guide in our ZERMATTERS Homebase, you will go together to the sport shop to rent the equipment. There you will be expertly equipped and then set off for the appropriate terrain. Together you will practice the basic techniques, safety tips, and climbing aids before applying what you have learned on your first short ski tour.
Highlights
Description
This tour is for everyone who wants to experience their first ski tour.
After the welcome, you’ll meet your ZERMATTERS mountain guide in our ZERMATTERS Homebase. From there, you’ll head out together into the mountains.
In a safe and carefully chosen area, you’ll learn the basics of ski touring, from using climbing skins and bindings to mastering the ascent technique and safety tips. Finally, you’ll put everything into practice during a short guided tour and get a real taste of ski touring in Zermatt.
Program
Meeting point with your ZERMATTERS mountain guide and group in the ZERMATTERS Homebase. Equipment check and short briefing.
Transfer to the area, introduction to climbing skins, bindings, and basic technique.
First ascent practice in safe, gentle terrain. Learn essential tips for safety and tour preparation.
Short guided taster tour with your mountain guide, applying what you’ve learned. Return to Zermatt in the afternoon.
- Touring skis with running binding (binding adjusted)
- Touring ski boots
- Telescopic poles
- Skins
- Crampons
- Climbing harness
- 1 carabiner
- ice axe
- Backpack max 30L - skis must be able to be tied on
- Shovel
- Probe
- Avalanche Transceiver
- Warm, weatherproof touring ski clothing
- Warm gloves
- Finger gloves
- Helmet
- Hat / headband
- Goggles, sunglasses, sun cream
- Thermos flask, drinks
- Snacks (high-energy food such as chocolate, dried fruit, energy bars)
After booking
After booking, you will receive a confirmation by email. Please check that your details are correct.
Two days before the tour, you will receive a link to the customer portal.
Please contact us before the tour to go over the details (current weather, conditions, group size, etc.). You can reach us by phone, email or visit us at the ZERMATTERS Homebase.
Do I need a mountain guide for a ski tour?
Yes, a mountain guide is highly recommended for a ski tour. Ski tours in alpine terrain require experience in avalanche awareness, route selection and snow conditions. Especially in high alpine regions such as Zermatt, many tours lead through challenging terrain with steep descents and possible crevasses. If you want to get the best out of your ski tour and minimize risks, a professional guide is the best choice.
What are the advantages of a local ski tour guide?
A local ski tour guide from Zermatt knows the mountains, snow and weather conditions like no other. Thanks to his regional expertise, the tour can be optimally planned and flexibly adapted to current conditions. He also enriches the experience with exciting stories and insights into the regional culture and mountain world - for a safe and unforgettable ski tour.
What should I look out for when booking a ski tour guide?
Make sure that your mountain guide is certified according to the standards of the International Union of Mountain Guide Associations (UIAGM/IFMGA). This certification guarantees comprehensive training and compliance with the highest safety standards. All ZERMATTERS mountain guides are trained according to these international guidelines.
What difficulty levels are ski tours divided into?
Ski tours are divided into seven main levels of difficulty according to the SAC ski tour scale:
- L: Easy
- WS: Less difficult
- ZS: Fairly difficult
- S: Difficult
- SS: Very difficult
- AS: Extremely Difficult
- EX: Extremely difficult
Each of these grades can be additionally refined by a minus (-) or plus (+) to allow finer gradations.
The classification is based on main criteria such as steepness, exposure, terrain shape and bottlenecks in the descent. Auxiliary criteria such as the complexity of the route and the correctability of errors can also be taken into account.
How do I choose the right ski tour for my ability?
The choice of ski tour should always be based on your personal ability and alpine experience. Our offers are therefore provided with clear information on the level of difficulty, required stamina and technique to help you make the right decision. We will be happy to provide you with personal advice directly.
- Endurance
1Hiking time 2–3 hours. Up to approx. 500 m. Short taster or easy half-day tour for beginners. - Technique
1You have solid skiing experience, but none in off-piste terrain. You ski safely on red runs. Ski touring, kick turns or avalanche transceiver use are new to you. Entry level into the world of ski touring. - Duration
Approx. 5h - Dates
December - April - Participants
4 - 6 people
This offer is aimed at anyone who has not been yet on a ski tour. You will meet your ZERMATTERS mountain guide in our ZERMATTERS Homebase, you will go together to the sport shop to rent the equipment. There you will be expertly equipped and then set off for the appropriate terrain. Together you will practice the basic techniques, safety tips, and climbing aids before applying what you have learned on your first short ski tour.
Highlights
Participants
The group offer requires a minimum number of 4 participants. A maximum of 6 participants per guide can take part in the tour.
If the minimum number of participants is not reached, it is possible that the tour cannot take place.
Description
This tour is for everyone who wants to experience their first ski tour.
After the welcome, you’ll meet your ZERMATTERS mountain guide in our ZERMATTERS Homebase. From there, you’ll head out together into the mountains.
In a safe and carefully chosen area, you’ll learn the basics of ski touring, from using climbing skins and bindings to mastering the ascent technique and safety tips. Finally, you’ll put everything into practice during a short guided tour and get a real taste of ski touring in Zermatt.
Program
Meeting point with your ZERMATTERS mountain guide and group in the ZERMATTERS Homebase. Equipment check and short briefing.
Transfer to the area, introduction to climbing skins, bindings, and basic technique.
First ascent practice in safe, gentle terrain. Learn essential tips for safety and tour preparation.
Short guided taster tour with your mountain guide, applying what you’ve learned. Return to Zermatt in the afternoon.
Extra costs
- Possible lift ticket
Discount with GA, Half Fare Card or Swiss Travel Pass (see Zermatt Bergbahnen AG for details)
Equipment
To be fully prepared for your Intro Ski Tour, you’ll need:
Included in the rate: touring ski, touring boots, skins, shovel, probe, transceiver and ABS Backpack
- Touring skis with running binding (binding adjusted)
- Touring ski boots
- Telescopic poles
- Skins
- Crampons
- Climbing harness
- 1 carabiner
- ice axe
- Backpack max 30L - skis must be able to be tied on
- Shovel
- Probe
- Avalanche Transceiver
- Warm, weatherproof touring ski clothing
- Warm gloves
- Finger gloves
- Helmet
- Hat / headband
- Goggles, sunglasses, sun cream
- Thermos flask, drinks
- Snacks (high-energy food such as chocolate, dried fruit, energy bars)
After booking
After booking, you will receive a confirmation by email. Please check that your details are correct.
Two days before the tour, you will receive a link to the customer portal.
Please contact us before the tour to go over the details (current weather, conditions, group size, etc.). You can reach us by phone, email or visit us at the ZERMATTERS Homebase.
Do I need a mountain guide for a ski tour?
Yes, a mountain guide is highly recommended for a ski tour. Ski tours in alpine terrain require experience in avalanche awareness, route selection and snow conditions. Especially in high alpine regions such as Zermatt, many tours lead through challenging terrain with steep descents and possible crevasses. If you want to get the best out of your ski tour and minimize risks, a professional guide is the best choice.
What are the advantages of a local ski tour guide?
A local ski tour guide from Zermatt knows the mountains, snow and weather conditions like no other. Thanks to his regional expertise, the tour can be optimally planned and flexibly adapted to current conditions. He also enriches the experience with exciting stories and insights into the regional culture and mountain world - for a safe and unforgettable ski tour.
What should I look out for when booking a ski tour guide?
Make sure that your mountain guide is certified according to the standards of the International Union of Mountain Guide Associations (UIAGM/IFMGA). This certification guarantees comprehensive training and compliance with the highest safety standards. All ZERMATTERS mountain guides are trained according to these international guidelines.
What difficulty levels are ski tours divided into?
Ski tours are divided into seven main levels of difficulty according to the SAC ski tour scale:
- L: Easy
- WS: Less difficult
- ZS: Fairly difficult
- S: Difficult
- SS: Very difficult
- AS: Extremely Difficult
- EX: Extremely difficult
Each of these grades can be additionally refined by a minus (-) or plus (+) to allow finer gradations.
The classification is based on main criteria such as steepness, exposure, terrain shape and bottlenecks in the descent. Auxiliary criteria such as the complexity of the route and the correctability of errors can also be taken into account.
How do I choose the right ski tour for my ability?
The choice of ski tour should always be based on your personal ability and alpine experience. Our offers are therefore provided with clear information on the level of difficulty, required stamina and technique to help you make the right decision. We will be happy to provide you with personal advice directly.
