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Five days of powder and spectacular descents.
Welcome to the Urner Haute Route, the historic traverse that winds through the heart of the Swiss Alps, between Andermatt (Canton Uri) and Engelberg, linking two world-renowned freeride destinations famous for having the deepest powder in the entire Alpine arc.
This region, nestled between three iconic Alpine passes — the Gotthard, Oberalp, and Furka — is considered one of the most exciting areas for ski touring and freeride in Europe.
Along this route, also known among mountain guides as “The Skier’s Way,” we’ll move from south to north: climbing the short but steep southern slopes and skiing down the long northern faces, colder and better suited for powder.
Our adventure on the Urner Haute Route begins in Realp, the last village in the Andermatt valley. The meeting point is scheduled for the previous afternoon in Engelberg, the ski resort that also marks the end of the traverse. The following morning, we’ll transfer — by a vehicle to be defined — to Realp, where our ski journey through the Swiss snow will begin.
In the days that follow, we’ll cross the majestic Dammastock, Sustenhorn, and Titlis ranges, spending each night in a different mountain hut: starting with the Albert Heim Hütte, then the Chelenalphütte, the Steingletscher Hotel, and finally the beautiful Sustlihütte for the last night.
The highest point of the traverse, standing at an impressive 3,502 meters, will be the summit of the Sustenhorn.
Each day will offer long runs on perfect slopes and fresh snow, surrounded by a wild and little-traveled landscape. An authentic experience, where snow takes center stage and the silence of the mountains accompanies every turn.
The Urner Haute Route is a great alternative to the more famous Chamonix–Zermatt Haute Route: ideal for those seeking a more technical, less crowded experience, or for those who have already explored other Alpine tours and are looking for something different.
This proposal include the accompaniment of
Adriano Ferrero
UIAGM Guide
Alpine guide since 1998, always passionate about travelling, skiing and climbing, horses and open spaces, sports and nature. After years of traveling around the world, he gives birth to the idea of Snowder® which, in addition to being a brand, aims to be a "way" of travelling, where the practice of a sport such as ski mountaineering becomes an excellent "excuse" to travel, a reason to discover distant lands – even better if little frequented – new people, snow and unknown landscapes.
Contact meTravel program
Day 1: Engelberg Meeting in the evening in Engelberg, a small tourist resort in the canton of Obwalden – Switzerland. Dinner on your own. Overnight stay in a selected hotel.
Day 2: from Engelberg to Albert Heim Hütte In the morning, with transportation to be defined (train, taxi or shuttle), we will reach Realp (Andermatt), a picturesque town and starting point of our five-day ski traverse. From here, we will begin the ascent along sunny slopes, entering the high valley dominated by the Galenstock. We will overnight at the Albert Heim Hütte, with its wide and unmatched mountain views.
Elevation gain: +1200 m
Duration: approx. 4 hours
Day 3: from Albert Heim Hütte to Chelenalphütte We will set off at dawn, headlamps on, tackling an initial descent that leads to the valley rising toward Lochberg (3039 m), our first summit, with a more technical final section requiring crampons and ice axe. An incredible descent will take us to the Chelenalptal dam, from where we will climb up to the small Chelenalphütte hut for the night. Overnight stay in mountain hut
Elevation gain/loss: +1800 m / –2100 m
Duration: approx. 9 hours
Day 4: from Chelenalphütte to Steingletscher A day of spectacular descents along the Urner Haute Route. After a short but steep initial slope, we will gently ascend to the Sustenlimi pass, at the base of the beautiful ski summit of Sustenhorn. From the summit, we will descend for over a kilometer and a half along the glacier to reach the Steingletscher Hotel, located at the Susten Pass, where we will spend the night.
Elevation gain/loss: +1200 m / –1800 m
Duration: approx. 7.5 hours
Day 5: from Steingletscher to Sustlihütte Skinning up the Obertal valley, we will ascend toward the distinctive outstretched hand, the Funffingerstock (“five fingers”), then ski down the Chli Sustli glacier. We will intersect the track leading up to the Sustlihütte, which we will reach with a final 300-meter climb. Overnight stay in mountain hut
Elevation gain/loss: +1600 m / –1300 m
Duration: approx. 7 hours
Day 6: from Sustlihütte to Engelberg Final day of descent. From Sustlihütte we will climb to the Stossensattel and then complete the spectacular traverse of the Grassen (2946 m). From the summit, one of the longest descents in the area awaits: 1800 meters down the Furenalp, just above the Engelberg valley. A short transfer by train, taxi or shuttle will close the loop in the center of Engelberg.
Elevation gain/loss: +950 m / –2200 m
Duration: approx. 6 hours
Is it for me?
Adventure
Freeride/ski touring
Commitment
Landscapes
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Gastronomy
Culture and folklore
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Other informations
Duration
6 days / 5 nights
Guaranteed departure
Minimum 4 partecipants
The participation fee includes
- Accompaniment by a UIAGM-certified mountain guide
- All overnight stays in mountain huts with half-board service
- First night in a hotel with bed & breakfast service
Price per person
from € 1605
Deposit of € 402
Payment Methods and Cancellation PolicyDeparture
- 10 - 15 March 2026 Proceed with registration
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