Located in the heart of the Swiss Alps, in the middle of the Haute Route between Chamonix and Zermatt, the Bertol hut is one of our country's emblematic high mountain refuges
All you need to know about ski touring: tips and outings reports
On this page you'll find all our ski touring posts. We've been getting seriously into ski touring since we moved to a small village in the Val d'Hérens (our little corner of paradise in Switzerland)... and we've been addicted ever since ;) .
I have to say that ski touring is a sport that combines many of the elements we enjoy. Access to wild mountain areas, a feeling of freedom both on the way up and on the way down, the pleasure of riding in powder snow, of pushing yourself to the limit on the way up.... Makes me wonder why I didn't start sooner ;)
But it's also a sport that can be dangerous, that requires a lot of gear, experience and a good level of skiing... So below, we're sharing all our tips and recommendations, hoping you'll be inspired to take up ski touring too.
ski touring: all our blog posts
Pointe de Vouasson and/or Mont de l’Etoile ski touring from la Gouille
Pointe de Vouasson and Mont de l'Etoile are classic ski touring routes in the Val d'Hérens, offering a wide range of options on both the ascent and descent.
Grading systems to assess the difficulty of a ski touring outing
You'll often find different grading systems in ski touring guidebooks. In this article, we explain everything you need to know about these different scales.
Pigne d’Arolla and Vignettes hut, ski touring from Arolla
The emblematic mountain of Val d'Hérens, the Pigne d'Arolla is a magnificent summit for ski touring via the Vignettes hut, with some incredible powder descents guaranteed
Beginner’s guide to ski touring: what you need to know and essential gear
Ski touring (also known as backcountry skiing) is an extraordinary sport, but one that requires a great deal of knowledge and equipment. In this guide we give you all the tips you need to get started :)