Bernese Oberland Ski Tour
This eight day ski tour traverses the West Bernese Oberland, starting from Les Diablerets in the west and finishing in Kandersteg in the east. It is a beautiful area which holds the snow well late in the season. The entire tour is in Switzerland but we meet in Chamonix, where the Chamonix Experience office is based, before the trip. We will organise all the logistics from here and reserve rental gear, etc. if required. You also have a chance to do any last minute shopping before setting off.
This ski tour is fairly similar to the Haute Route in terms of technical and physical demands. As for any multi-day ski tour, you should have previous ski touring experience and you need to be a competent off-piste skier. A good level of fitness is also required in order to sustain six days of consistent effort.
What you will discover and appreciate on this Bernese Oberland ski tour is how quiet it is compared to the famous Chamonix to Zermatt Haute Route, which you may have completed already. This ski tour is not as well known and therefore a lot less travelled, but nevertheless a fantastic experience. The refuges are not so crowded and the quality of the food is great. The Chamonix Experience groups and guides who have done this trip have loved it and can highly recommend it. There are variations you can do in case of bad weather to not waste your time.
Chamonix Experience Bernese Oberland tour is all-inclusive. There are no hidden costs such as taxis, lifts or huts added on to your expenses during the trip. Everything is taken care of by your guide so you can just relax and enjoy this fantastic ski tour. The only thing you should budget for is lunches and drinks on a daily basis. Your guide will make sure there is time to pick up what you need during the trip.
Trip Details
Duration: 8 Days (Sunday to Sunday)
2010 Dates:
April 11 - 18
April 18 – 25
April 25 - 02 May
May 02 – 09
Group Size: 4-6
Ratio: 1:6
Included: 6 days ski touring with IFMGA guide, avalanche transceiver, 2 nights B&B accommodation on a twin or triple share basis before and after the trip, 5 nights in mountain hut with dinner and breakfast, all lifts and transport during the tour, group equipment
Not included: Personal equipment, mountain rescue insurance, lunches, airport transfers.
Equipment: See Equipment List or contact our office
Price: 1,550€ per person
For whom: Good off-piste skiers with previous ski touring experience and a good level of fitness. We recommend having done the 8 day Ski Touring Course or have at least similar experience before doing any multi-day ski tour like this one or the Haute Route.
