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Skitour Strahlhorn 4190m from Britannia Hut

The glacial topped mountain offers a majestic view. The Strahlhorn is the perfect mountain for all strong-legged ski mountaineers for a long skin up. After a 3 hours climb we arrive at the Adlerpass where you have the first climb over the Western Alps. The last ascent leads over a broad ice field to a long summit ridge. The Strahlhorn can be done from February till March as a day trip from the Metro Alpine mid-station. April onwards needs an overnight stay until the closing of Britannia hut.    Best time:   March 2nd - May 20th 2024   Fitness Level Skill Level   Technically easy. Medium gradients. Prior knowledge with different snow conditions required. Good, average athletic fitness.   Ascent 1300m in 5h Descent       2420m to Saas-Fee* * Optional descent to Zermatt possible. Price on request   When      on request Price CHF 1'140.- per tour (1 pers.)   CHF 600.- per person (2 pers.)   CHF 450.- per person (3 pers.)   CHF 390.- per person (4 pers.) Group tours are possible.   Hut fees are not included. The gondola ride up to Felskinn is not included. After the official season ending, there is one ride up to Felskinn daily at 4.15pm and one ride down to Saas-Fee at 4.30pm.   Equipment required: Avalanche rescue set (avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe) Climbing harness Touring skis or splitboard with touring bindings Skins and ski crampons Crampons for ski boots Ice axe   Rental equipment: Item Price (CHF) Climbing Harness 10.- Transceiver 20.- Avalanche Shovel 5.- Avalanche Probe 5.- Touring Skis, Skins, Ski Crampons 65.- Touring Ski Boots 25.- Crampons 10.-