Ski touring Switzerland

The Best Ski Touring Routes in the Swiss Alps

Switzerland is one of the world’s most iconic destinations for ski touring. Home to legendary peaks, vast glaciers and countless mountain huts, the Swiss Alps offer an exceptional variety of terrain, from beginner-friendly tours to demanding high-alpine traverses and steep ski mountaineering objectives.

Our Switzerland Ski Touring Guide features a carefully selected collection of the best ski touring routes across the country. Each itinerary includes a detailed route description, topographic map, GPX track, elevation profile, technical difficulty, avalanche exposure, access information and practical advice to help you plan your tour with confidence.

Whether you are looking for classic tours around Zermatt, Verbier, Engelberg, Davos, Andermatt, the Bernese Oberland or the Engadine, you’ll find reliable information for every level of backcountry skier. From long glacier crossings and panoramic summits to hidden powder descents and technical couloirs, Switzerland offers some of the finest ski touring terrain anywhere in the Alps.

All routes have been written by experienced ski tourers and mountain professionals to provide accurate, up-to-date information. Browse our collection of ski touring routes in Switzerland and discover your next adventure in the heart of the Swiss Alps.