Haute Route Graubünden – a challenging ski mountaineering tour in the heart of the Graubünden Alps (5 days)

Haute Route Graubünden – a challenging ski mountaineering tour in the heart of the Graubünden Alps (5 days)

SKU: AG-0521
Category: Ski Touring

dates: 28.02 - 04.03.2027

14.03 - 18.03.2027

28.03 - 01.04.2027

11.04 - 15.04.2027

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The Haute Route Graubünden – a challenging ski mountaineering tour in the heart of the Graubünden Alps

The Haute Route Graubünden connects five varied stages to create an impressive multi-day ski traverse from hut to hut. The route leads through quiet mountain valleys, across wide glacier surfaces, and up to prominent summits offering remarkable panoramic views. It provides an intense mountain experience in a silent and diverse winter landscape, combining athletic challenge with striking natural impressions.

At the same time, the tour requires solid physical fitness, reliable kick-turn technique, and experience in high-alpine terrain – including the use of crampons, ice axe, and glacier equipment. The Haute Route Graubünden is therefore a demanding undertaking aimed at experienced ski mountaineers who are used to long stages, changing conditions, and technical sections.

The 5 Stages of the Haute Route Graubünden

1st Stage – From the Julier Pass to the Jenatsch Hut

(10 km, 1,220 m ascent, approx. 4–5 hours)

The tour begins on the quiet winter plateau of the Julier Pass. From here, the route initially leads gently across wide snowfields before transitioning into more alpine terrain. The ascent continues steadily until the final, slightly steeper 200 vertical metres, where we switch to crampons. At the end of the climb, the summit area of Piz Surgonda rewards us with wide views over the Engadine mountains. A swift descent into a sheltered high valley follows, before a final gentle ascent brings us to the pleasantly located Jenatsch Hut.

2nd Stage – Across remote slopes to Chamanna d’Es-cha

(16 km, 1,550 m ascent, approx. 7–8 hours)

After an early start, we traverse the steep southeast face of the Crasta Jenatsch. Shortly before the Fuorcla Laviner, we cross toward a distinctive gully where we set up a ski depot and climb the final metres to Piz Laviner on foot. Afterwards, a long and enjoyable descent leads us down to the village of Naz. After a short train ride from Preda to Madulain, we return to skis: an impressive hut approach through the Val Müra brings our group to Chamanna d’Es-cha, perched high above the valley.

3rd Stage – To the king of the region: Piz Kesch

(8 km, 850 m ascent, approx. 5–6 Hours)

The day begins with an ascent across undulating terrain leading up to Porta d’Es-cha. Depending on the conditions, skis may be carried for a short section. Beyond the col, the view opens to the mighty Piz Kesch. A steep slope and a short ridge lead to the summit – one of the most striking 3,000‑metre peaks in Graubünden. Here, too, we will reach the summit on foot after leaving our skis at a depot. The subsequent descent across vast glacier slopes is a true highlight and ends directly at the modern Kesch Hut.

4th Stage – Over the Scalettahorn to the Grialetsch Hut

(14 km, 1,100 m ascent, approx. 6–7 hours)

From the Kesch Hut, we glide through a long valley before beginning the ascent toward the Scaletta Pass. Beyond the pass, the terrain becomes increasingly alpine, with glacier remains and small rocky sections that are bypassed elegantly. The summit of the Scalettahorn is a worthwhile detour and offers us an impressive panorama over the wild mountain landscape. A varied descent through open slopes leads to the remote Grialetsch Hut.

5th Stage – Schwarzhorn and finale at the Flüela Pass

(13 km, 850 m ascent, approx. 4–5 Hours)

The final stage starts with a short descent before the ascent to the Vadret da Radönt begins. We gain height comfortably via the gently inclined glacier until the track steepens toward the Schwarzhornfurgga. From here, the summit of the Schwarzhorn is not far, offering an excellent 360‑degree panorama. The final descent leads over long, flowing slopes down to the Flüela Pass – a fitting conclusion to an impressive winter traverse.

Tour Information:

Duration: 5 days
Meeting point: Free parking at the Julier Pass below the La Veduta Hospice
Minimum number of participants: 4 participants
Course end: On the last day in the mid afternoon

Included Services:
- 5 days of guiding by a certified mountain and ski guide
- 4x overnight stay including half-board in mountain huts
- Train ride on day 2
- Transfer on the last day
Additional Costs:
- Drinks and food outside of half-board
- Additional expenses arising from changes to the planned itinerary
- Gratuities
- Possible parking fees
Participant Requirements:
- Ski touring and deep-snow experience
- Confident downhill technique in varying snow conditions
- Solid kick-turn technique
- Fitness for ski touring ascents up to 1,600 m per day
- Fitness for descents in variable snow and terrain up to 1,900 m per day
- Surefootedness and head for heights for summit climbs with crampons
- Experience using crampons and ice axe
Required Equipment:
- Complete ski touring Equipment
- Full glacier equipment including ice axe and crampons
- Avalanche safety equipment (LVS, probe, shovel)
Country: Switzerland

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