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Travel Guide Backcountry skiing routes in Switzerland

Backcountry skiing routes in Switzerland

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The 10 most beautiful ski runs in Switzerland

Freeriden vom Gamserrugg nach Grabs auf der Galferroute
Backcountry Skiing · Ostschweiz/Liechtenstein
Freeriden auf der Galferroute vom Gamserrugg nach Grabs
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
9.2 km
0:40 h
0 m
1,553 m
1`600 Höhenmeter Freeriden auf der Markierten aber nicht präparierten Galferroute im Toggenburg.
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Backcountry Skiing · Gotthard Group
Guspis variant in Andermatt - from Gemsstock to Hospental
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
1
10.3 km
2:00 h
110 m
1,588 m
The classic variant from Andermatt. Great skiing terrain with many off-piste options and the descent via the Gotthard Pass road.
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Freeride Rinerhorn
Backcountry Skiing · Davos
Funi Line
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate closed
1
53.4 km
6:30 h
5,131 m
5,066 m
The Funi Line lives up to its name. Only here you will find this day trip, which connects all secured but unprepared and uncontrolled slopes. No ascent, just pulling new lines, just enjoying the fresh powder downhill - that's what awaits you on the line. Available from the end of December.
Destination Davos Klosters
Groß Schnee vom Gipfel
Backcountry Skiing · Säntisgebiet
Departure from Säntis to Wasserauen
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
1
8.5 km
2:30 h
0 m
1,604 m
Scenic descent with about 1600 metres of altitude!
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The first descent on the tour
Backcountry Skiing · Arosa Lenzerheide
Lenzerheide - Arosa - Tschiertschen - Ski Safari
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
1
29.3 km
3:30 h
50 m
3,073 m
This is a scenic roundtour between the resorts of Lenzerheide, Arosa and Tschiertschen. The tour has a couple of nice deep snow descents, but also a few flat sections that make it a little more difficult (but not impossible) for snowboarders. 
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Haldigrat overview
Backcountry Skiing · Switzerland
Haldigrat
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
2
1.8 km
0:12 h
0 m
690 m
Haldigrat was a secret freeride spot for a number of years. Recently it's become relatively well known, but on the right day it can still be a great day out.
Swiss Alpine Adventure
Freeride durch das Vallon d'Arby
Backcountry Skiing · Verbier - Val de Bagnes - La Tzoumaz
Through the Vallon d'Arby to La Tzoumaz
PremiumPremium content Difficulty easy
6.3 km
1:02 h
2 m
1,014 m
Through the Vallon d'Arby, the tour, which is considered one of the most beautiful in the region, leads over 1000 metres of altitude to La Tzoumaz.
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Freeride in der Lenzerheide
Backcountry Skiing · Arosa Lenzerheide
From the Rothorn via Tschiertschen to Parpan
PremiumPremium content Difficulty difficult
24.9 km
4:00 h
1,767 m
3,103 m
The extended freeride variant runs through the ski areas of Lenzerheide, Arosa and Tschiertschen and is easily doable for good skiers.
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Backcountry Skiing · Arosa Lenzerheide
Gold Diggers Couloir - From the Rothorn Mountain Station to the Rothorn Middle Station
PremiumPremium content Difficulty moderate
3 km
0:45 h
0 m
933 m
Wide, easily visible couloir, whose name derives from an old gold mine tunnel in the vicinity.
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Freeride durch das Guspis
Backcountry Skiing · Switzerland
From Gemsstock through the Guspis to Hospental
PremiumPremium content Difficulty easy
9.7 km
1:57 h
103 m
1,555 m
Away from the ski area, the extended descent from the Gemsstock leads through the Guspis to Hospental.
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Ruschein Freeride - von Crap Masegn nach Ruschein zum Boardercamp Laax by Markus
March 13, 2023 · Community
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Haldigrat by Anton
December 15, 2022 · Community
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Guspis variant in Andermatt - from Gemsstock to Hospental by Herbert
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