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The 10 most beautiful ski runs in Switzerland
Backcountry Skiing
· Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair
Powder-Traum am Piz Munschuns
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
1.6 km
0:20 h
169 m
396 m
Kurzer, aber steiler Aufstieg mit anschließendem Freeride-Traum.
Backcountry Skiing
· Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair
Über Visnitzalpe und Vesulscharte ins Velilltal
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
7.2 km
1:35 h
509 m
1,116 m
Abseits des Trubels: Landschafltlich eindrucksvolle Freeride-Tour über die ruhige und idyllische Visnitzalpe Richtung Velilltal.
Backcountry Skiing
· Ostschweiz/Liechtenstein
Ski freeride on the Galfer route from Gamserrugg to Grabs
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
9.2 km
0:40 h
0 m
1,553 m
1,600 meters of altitude freeriding on the marked but unprepared Galfer route in Toggenburg.
Backcountry Skiing
· Gotthard Group
Guspis variation in Andermatt - from Gemsstock to Hospental
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
10.3 km
2:00 h
110 m
1,588 m
The classic variation from Andermatt. Great ski terrain with many possible variations and the descent via the Gotthard Pass road.
Backcountry Skiing
· Engelberg
Galtiberg
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
8 km
0:35 h
2 m
1,960 m
The Galtiberg freeride descent is one of Engelberg's BIG 5 and is considered the king's descent due to its length.
Backcountry Skiing
· Davos
Funi Line - altitude tour
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
closed
53.4 km
6:30 h
5,131 m
5,066 m
The Funi Line lives up to its name, derived from the English word Funicular = cable railway. Only here will you find this day route that connects all secured but unprepared and uncontrolled pistes. No ascent, just new lines to follow, only downhill enjoying the fresh powder – that’s what awaits you on the line. Rideable from the end of December.
Backcountry Skiing
· Säntisgebiet
Descent from Säntis to Wasserauen
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
8.6 km
2:30 h
0 m
1,634 m
Scenically magnificent descent with about 1600 meters of altitude!
Backcountry Skiing
· Engadin St. Moritz
Freeride from Sass Queder to the Diavolezza valley station
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Difficulty
moderate
2.9 km
0:47 h
0 m
862 m
The Engadine is widely regarded as a noble ski area. Those who can afford it can expect an extensive network of pistes and all kinds of freeride options, such as the descent through the Val d'Arlas.
Backcountry Skiing
· Toggenburg
Ski Freeride auf der Freerideroute 23 Herrenwald
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
2.3 km
0:10 h
0 m
499 m
Sicherer Tiefschneegenuss mit Bergbahntransport im Toggenburg auf der Freerideroute 23 Herrenwald von der Sellamatt nach Alt St. Johann.
Backcountry Skiing
· Paznaun-Ischgl
Freeride from Paliner Kopf to Samnaun
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Difficulty
easy
6.6 km
1:22 h
9 m
1,085 m
A scenic freeride tour from the Paliner Kopf über the Zeblas slope to Samnaun.
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9 Heimeli-Langwies | Abfahrt (Freeride) by Marc
March 02, 2025
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Sulz by M
August 15, 2024
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The big five in Engelberg is a must do for every freerider. Read more in our full trip report: <a href="https://gpxadventures.com/travel/ski-trips/engelberg-big-5-freeride/" class="oax_externallink" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://gpxadventures.com/travel/ski-trips/engelberg-big-5-freeride/</a>
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