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Feutersoey – Walighürli (2049 M.a.s.l)
Ski Touring
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Freeride Destination GstaadPhoto: Schweiz Tourismus, Destination Gstaad
Ski tour from the village of Feutersoey up to the top of the Walighürli. The ski tour leads through fir forests along the Tschärzis up to the plain top of the Walighürli. Different descents on the north and south face are possible (respect Designated wildlife areas!).
moderate
Distance 3.6 km
2:10 h
886 m
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2,049 m
1,164 m
From the village of Feutersoey the route heads, along the summer hiking trail, in a south-westerly direction to the “Schneeweid”. It continues uphill to the “Hindere Walig” and then southwards to the top of the Walighürli. There is a wonderful view at 2000 m over the Bernese Alps. The descend on skis takes you back to Feutersoey on the south side or on the north side to the village of Gsteig, from where you can catch the bus back to Feutersoey or Gstaad.
This ski tour is not marked.
Difficulty
moderate
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Landscape
Highest point
2,049 m
Lowest point
1,164 m
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- Plan every mountain tour carefully and adapt to participants’ fitness level as well as the weather and season.
- Weather conditions can change quickly in the mountains. Appropriate clothing is therefore essential, along with adequate supplies of food and water. In uncertain weather, turn back in good time.
- Inform others of planned route, and whenever possible avoid going alone.
- It is forbidden to walk on the ski pistes.
- Please be considerate to other walkers and to plants and animals.
- Take note of the warning signs drawing attention to the constant danger in river beds and along watercourses below dams and reservoirs.
Tips and hints
Further ski tours can be found under the following link:https://www.gstaad.ch/en/winter/skiing-snowboarding/ski-tours.html
Start
Feutersoey (1130 M.a.s.l) (1,163 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'586'682E 1'140'517N
DD
46.415876, 7.265428
DMS
46°24'57.2"N 7°15'55.5"E
UTM
32T 366698 5141717
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Destination
Walighürli (2049 M.a.s.l)
Turn-by-turn directions
Feutersoey – Tuxsberg – Schneeweid – Hindere Walig – Walighürli
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Feutersoey, Dorf (Bus)Parking
Village of FeutersoeyCoordinates
SwissGrid
2'586'682E 1'140'517N
DD
46.415876, 7.265428
DMS
46°24'57.2"N 7°15'55.5"E
UTM
32T 366698 5141717
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Book recommendation by the author
Berner Oberland: Zwischen Gstaad und Meiringen. 50 Skitouren. (Rother Skitourenführer)
ISBN: 978-3-763-35922-6
Author’s map recommendations
Wildstrubel 1:50'000
ISBN-Nummer: 978-3-302-20263-1
Rochers de Naye 1:50‘0000
ISBN-Nummer: 978-3-302-20262-4
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Equipment
We recommend- Ski touring equipment: touring ski-boots, touring skis with touring bindings, ski poles, skins, ski crampons
- Climbing harness
- Avalanche transeiver
- Backpack, shovel, probe
- Warm weatherproof clothing
- Warm gloves and warm hat
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
- Warm drinks
- Snack (high energy foods such as chocolate, dried fruit etc.)
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
3.6 km
Duration
2:10 h
Ascent
886 m
Highest point
2,049 m
Lowest point
1,164 m
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