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Skitour Strahlhorn 4190m from Britannia Hut

The glacial topped mountain offers a majestic view. The Strahlhorn is the perfect mountain for all strong-legged ski mountaineers for a long skin up. After a 3 hours climb we arrive at the Adlerpass where you have the first climb over the Western Alps. The last ascent leads over a broad ice field to a long summit ridge. The Strahlhorn can be done from February till March as a day trip from the Metro Alpine mid-station. April onwards needs an overnight stay until the closing of Britannia hut.    Best time:   March 2nd - May 20th 2025   Fitness Level Skill Level   Technically easy. Medium gradients. Prior knowledge with different snow conditions required Good, average athletic fitness   Ascent 1300m in 5h Descent       2420m to Saas-Fee* * Optional descent to Zermatt possible. Price on request   When      on request Price CHF 1'080.- per tour (1 pers.)   CHF 570.- per person (2 pers.)   CHF 400.- per person (3 pers.)   CHF 313.- per person (4 pers.) Hut fees are not included. The cost of the mountain guide's overnight stay in the hut, which amounts to 45.- CHF, is also not included. The gondola ride up to Felskinn is not included. If the option of departure towards Mattmark or Zermatt is chosen, transportation from Saas-Almagell or Zermatt is not included in the price. After the official season ending, there is one ride up to Felskinn daily at 4.15pm and one ride down to Saas-Fee at 4.30pm. Equipment required: Avalanche rescue set (avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe) Climbing harness Touring skis or splitboard with touring bindings Skins and ski crampons Crampons for ski boots Ice axe   Rental equipment: Item Price (CHF) Climbing Harness 10.- Transceiver 20.- Avalanche Shovel 5.- Avalanche Probe 5.- Touring Skis, Skins, Ski Crampons 65.- Touring Ski Boots 25.- Crampons 10.-