Piz Alv (from the Vermigel Hut)
The ski tour starts at Vermigelboden. You can reach the starting point either by skiing down from the Gemsstockbahn mountain station via Gafallen or by hiking up from Andermatt through the Unteralptal valley.
From Vermigelboden, the route continues uphill via Gätschplangge and Porggeren. It then passes to the right of the Maighel Pass and heads toward the summit below the Bornengopass.
Alternatively, an ascent via Wildenmatte is possible. This variant is steeper and more exposed and therefore requires safe conditions.
For the descent, the route via Wildenmatte is recommended when conditions are good. Depending on snow and weather conditions, snow quality can vary significantly. In less favorable conditions, the descent along the ascent route via Porggeren and the Maighel Pass is recommended.
Overall, the tour is varied and moderately technically challenging, with a short, distinctive summit section.
- 3:00 h
- 4.31 km
- 794 m
- 73 m
- 1,973 m
- 2,767 m
- 794 m
- Start: Vermigel Hut
- Destination: Vermigel Hut
Good to know
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Tour information
Nature highlight
Equipment
- Ski Touring Gear
- Avalanche gear
- Helmet
- Food
- Warm clothing
- Offline map, GPS
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting thereThe starting point, Vermigel, can be reached via the descent from the Gemsstock or by hiking up from Andermatt through the Unteralptal valley. The Gemsstock is accessible by cable car from Andermatt. The valley station in Andermatt is easily accessible by car from Göschenen or via the Furka car ferry.ParkingParking is available right next to the Gemsstockbahn valley station as well as in the village of Andermatt.Public transportationThe starting point, Vermigel, can be reached via the descent from Gemsstock or by hiking up from Andermatt through the Unteralp Valley. Gemsstock is accessible by cable car from Andermatt. The valley station in Andermatt is easily accessible by local bus and the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway. You can find the current schedule at: www.sbb.ch
Additional information
- There are several ways to climb Piz Alv.
- From Gemsstock via Wildenmatten (descent) and then the ascent to Piz Alv
- From Andermatt (in the spring by bike or, depending on snow conditions, by car > Note: a permit is required!)
- From the Vermigel Hut after spending the night there (www.vermigelhuette.ch)
- From the Maighels Hut on the Graubünden side of the Oberalp Pass
Author
Andermatt-Urserntal Tourismus GmbH
Organization
Région de vacances Andermatt
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- This tour is especially worthwhile in the spring, when you can ride an e-bike all the way to the Vermigel Hut.
Safety guidelines
- Before starting the tour, be sure to check the avalanche bulletin and find out about the local conditions.
