Ski the Urner Haute Route ski tour in the Alps of Switzerland. Hut to hut ski touring in Switzerland from Andermatt to Engelberg
A high level traverse right in the middle of the Swiss Alps that connects two of the most famous freeride resorts in Switzerland. The Urner Haute Route, or high route, cuts a swath from Andermatt to Engleberg in central Switzerland, a ski region known for holding the most powder and deepest snow pack in all of the Alps.
From the trip description by International Alpine Guides
On-snow support
- Independent: Below this trip's level of support
Ski or ride independently, without trip staff accompanying you on the mountain.
- Hosted: With your guide
Trip hosts ski or ride with the group, help everyone get oriented, and share local knowledge.
- Guided: Included
Professional guides lead the group and select suitable terrain and routes based on conditions and ability. Instruction is not included.
- Coached: Not confirmed
Professional coaches lead the group, select suitable terrain, and provide instruction and personalized feedback to help you improve.
- Backcountry guidingIFMGA certified ski guide and all the guide's expenses
Terrain, ability and who it is for
- For the Urner Haute Route ski tour we recommend expert skiers with previous multi night backcountry ski touring experience.
- You should be comfortable skiing double black diamond runs at a resort in any conditions including powder, crud, crust and hardpack.
- Excellent physical condition required.
- Sport
- Ski
- Max group size
- 8 guests
From the trip description by International Alpine Guides
What the price includes
Included
- Lodging
- Lift pass
- Meals · partly
- Transfers · partly
- The guide's expenses
- One day Lift ticket in Engelberg
- Two nights in double occupancy accommodations while in the town of Engelberg. .
- Dormitory-style lodging at the mountain huts with breakfast and dinner included
- Bus transfer from Engelberg to Andermatt
- IFMGA certified ski guide and all the guide's expenses
Not confirmed by the operator: Lesson.
Where you stay
The Swiss huts on the Urner Haute route are cozy traditional affairs. some with amazing views. They provide all of our bedding, food and drinks allowing you to travel light across some the most spectacular ski touring terrain in Switzerland.
Getting There
We will provide you with logistical support for travel to Andermatt from your airport (transfer not included). We run a mostly all-inclusive package trip for your convenience that includes all lodging, lift tickets and huts as well as most meals.
From the trip description by International Alpine Guides
Pins show the approximate main trip area—not a route, meeting point, or full itinerary. Confirm exact locations in the company's trip details.
Dates and prices
- Mar 28 – Apr 4, 20272026/27 · 8 days3,195 USDCOST: $3195 — the page shows "$" without naming a currency; USD read from the US-based operatorAvailableChoose these datesBook on company website
Published as "March 28 - April 4". The page heading says 7 days; the dates span 8, so the length is left blank.
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