Skitour Alphubel 4206m from Britannia Hut
Ready for a good challenge? Are you acclimatized, physically fit and experienced in ski touring, then take a closer look at the Alphubel. Real alpinism, roped up to your Saas-Fee Guide, you will pass along deep crevasses up to a steep couloir. After several kick turns on ski crampons we will reach the top. The Alphubel is one of the most difficult ski tours in the valley of Saas. You will be rewarded with 2400 meter fall line skiing to the village of Saas Fee. After the ski lifts in Saas-Fee close we still can do this tour starting from the Britannia hut. Best time: March - May Fitness Level Skill Level Demanding. Medium gradients. Prior experience in ski touring incl. kick turns on steep slopes required. Very good athletic fitness. Acclimatisation advantageous. Ascent 1500m in 5hrs Descent 2300m to Saas-Fee Prices When on request Price CHF 920.- per tour (1 pers.) CHF 480.- per person (2 pers.) CHF 360.- per person (3 pers.) CHF 310.- per person (4 pers.) Group tours are possible. Hut fees are not included. The gondola ride up to Felskinn is not included. The price for the ticket (only return tickets available) is CHF 50.- per person (no reductions available). 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 / splitboard with touring bindings, skins and ski crampons Crampons for the ski boots 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.-