Skiing
From lift-accessed powder skiing and private ski touring days to multi-day Haute Routes and remote ski expeditions, we offer skiing experiences throughout the Alps and beyond.
Based in central Switzerland, Granath Mountain Guiding operates across some of the finest ski touring regions in Europe. During the winter months we guide in Engelberg, Andermatt and other selected destinations known for exceptional snow conditions and varied terrain. As spring arrives and the mountain huts open, the focus shifts towards classic ski traverses, glacier journeys and hut-to-hut adventures.
Our programs range from introductory ski touring experiences to demanding ski mountaineering objectives and high-altitude expeditions. Whether your goal is to improve your touring skills, complete a classic Haute Route or explore remote mountain regions such as Svalbard, we tailor each trip to the prevailing conditions and the experience level of the group.
With more than two decades of experience in the mountains and up to 150 guiding days each year, our priority is simple: to create outstanding skiing experiences through careful planning, sound decision-making and a professional approach to mountain safety.
Please explore the trips below or contact us to discuss a private itinerary tailored to your goals and experience.
Custom courses & personal guiding
Alps, Arctic & Selected DestinationsPrivate guiding offers maximum flexibility and allows every aspect of the trip to be tailored to your goals, experience and ambitions.
Whether you have a specific objective in mind or simply want the best skiing available, we create an itinerary based on current conditions and local knowledge. From lift-accessed powder days and ski touring to multi-day traverses and remote expeditions, every program is designed to deliver a memorable mountain experience.
Our role is simple: to take care of the planning, decision-making and logistics so that you can focus on enjoying the mountains.
Engelberg Private Guiding
EngelbergEngelberg is widely regarded as one of Europe's premier destinations for off-piste skiing, offering exceptional terrain, reliable snowfall and over 2,000 vertical metres of lift-accessed skiing. Based in Engelberg, we take advantage of local knowledge, current conditions and flexible planning to find the best possible skiing each day. Classic descents such as Laub, Steinberg, Sulz and Galtiberg are part of the area's rich skiing heritage, but they represent only a small portion of what the region has to offer.
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LongyearbyenSvalbard offers one of the world's most remarkable ski touring experiences. Based from our expedition vessel, we explore the remote fjords and mountains of Spitsbergen, travelling through a landscape of glaciers, Arctic wildlife and dramatic alpine terrain. Each day begins and ends on board, allowing us to access ski objectives far beyond the reach of traditional land-based trips.
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Finnmark NorwayFinnmark offers one of Norway's most remote and rewarding ski touring experiences. Based aboard our expedition vessel, we explore the spectacular fjords and mountains of Western Finnmark, travelling through a landscape shaped by the Arctic Ocean, steep mountain terrain and small fishing communities scattered along the coastline. Our base throughout the week is M/S Ulla Rinman, a former Swedish Sea Rescue vessel and an ideal platform for accessing ski objectives far beyond the reach of traditional land-based trips.
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Andermatt - EngelbergThe Urner Haute Route is one of Switzerland's finest ski traverses, combining spectacular mountain scenery, comfortable mountain huts and outstanding ski touring terrain. Over five days we travel through the remote mountains between Andermatt and Engelberg, crossing glaciers, high alpine passes and some of the most rewarding ski terrain in the Central Alps. The route is often referred to as the "Skiers' Haute Route" due to the consistently high quality of the skiing throughout the traverse.
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GrindelwaldThe Berner Oberland offers some of the most spectacular ski touring terrain in the Alps. Vast glaciers, high alpine passes and legendary peaks create an unforgettable journey through the heart of the Bernese Alps. This is big mountain ski touring at its finest. Travelling across the largest glacier system in the Alps, we move through an extraordinary landscape of ice, rock and snow surrounded by iconic summits such as Jungfrau, Mönch and Aletschhorn.
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TicinoThe Tour du Soleil is one of the Alps' hidden ski touring gems. Linking the mountains of Ticino and Northern Italy, the route combines exceptional spring skiing, spectacular scenery and some of the most welcoming mountain huts in the Alps. Far less crowded than many of the classic Haute Routes, the Tour du Soleil offers a unique blend of remote mountain terrain, relaxed hut culture and outstanding ski touring. Days are spent travelling through high alpine landscapes, while evenings are enjoyed in traditional mountain huts known for their warm hospitality and excellent food.
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Alpine ObjectivesThe Alps offer a lifetime of ski mountaineering objectives, from classic steep descents and glacier traverses to ambitious alpine projects in remote mountain terrain. This program is designed for experienced ski tourers who wish to continue their progression in steeper and more technical terrain. Rather than focusing on a specific destination, we select objectives based on current conditions, experience and long-term development.
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Chamonix – ZermattThe Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt is one of the world's most iconic ski touring traverses. Linking two legendary mountain towns, the route crosses the heart of the Alps through a spectacular landscape of glaciers, high alpine passes and classic mountain huts. For more than a century, ski tourers have travelled between Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn, making the Haute Route one of the great alpine journeys. The combination of world-famous peaks, exceptional scenery and rewarding ski touring has earned the route its legendary status.
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ChamonixSkiing from the summit of Mont Blanc (4,808 m) is one of the great ski mountaineering objectives in the Alps. Combining high altitude mountaineering, glacier travel and a long summit descent, the climb offers an unforgettable journey to the highest peak in Western Europe. Few ski descents can match the scale, history and alpine character of Mont Blanc.
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Kebnekaise - Nallo - VistasExperience the vast wilderness of Swedish Lapland on a classic ski touring traverse through the most alpine mountain region in Sweden. Linking Kebnekaise, Tarfala, Nallo and Vistas, this journey combines outstanding ski touring, remote mountain huts and the unique atmosphere of the Scandinavian mountains. Compared to the Alps, the terrain feels larger, quieter and far more remote, offering a genuine wilderness experience far from roads, lifts and crowds.
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