Ski tour to the Zalöner Alp (P.2527)

Medium
2.9 km
1:50 h
910 mhd
0 mhd
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Zalöner Hütten

Wide slopes await the ski tourers. Technically, this ski tour in the middle Safiental offers no major challenges, but plenty of space for tracks in the snow.

Technique /6
Fitness 3/6
Highest Point  2524 m
Lowest Point  1614 m
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Start
Inner Zalön
Destination
Inner Zalön
Coordinates
46.687574, 9.308765

Details

Description

This is what ski tours are like. Open slopes with plenty of space for great turns, a warming wooden wall at a hut for the break, and a panorama on the summit that inspires over and over again. 

It is best to start the tour from Inner Zalön. However, it is also possible to start 300 meters lower, in Safien Platz. At the beginning, we trace the tracks over the first slope and over the "Hütta Tobel". A forest road serves as orientation. Soon you will spot the Zalöner huts and can already look forward to a short break. The treeline is now definitely reached and the slopes become even more open. Even those who enjoy the ascent a lot will see here the great potential for generous turns on the descent. 

The last climb to the ridge has a few sections over 30 degrees and requires a good route choice in demanding conditions. Caution is also advised on the last two meters. Because now you could almost be startled by the slowly appearing panorama. The view up here is always fantastic. 

The descent takes place on the ascent route, with the spacious slopes allowing different variations.

Our tip is to NOT descend through the forest on the opposite side of the ravine at the end of the descent. On the one hand, the descent is not very rewarding and, on the other hand, the wildlife that find shelter and food there will thank you.

Hidden Gem

At the end of the descent, DO NOT descend through the forest on the SW side of the Hüttatobel. On the one hand, the descent is not very rewarding, and on the other hand, the wildlife, which find shelter and food here, will thank you.

Safety Note

Ski and snowshoe tours in unsecured terrain require good knowledge of avalanche risk assessment and tour planning. Furthermore, a complete safety kit must always be carried - regardless of the current avalanche danger.

We recommend the APP and website of WhiteRisk for preparation and planning of the tour.

For carefree enjoyment, we recommend our mountain guides and snowshoe hiking leaders of Surselva.

List of guides

Equipment

See safety instructions

Directions

Inner Zalön (optionally also Safien Platz) - Zalöner Hutta - Zalöner Alp - P.2527) - descent on the ascent route

Directions

Public Transport

Starting from Inner Zalön is not possible by public transport. However, it is possible from Safien Platz.

Take the postal bus from Versam/Safien to Safien Platz

Travel Information

From Versam village, follow the signposts to Safiental. In Safien Platz, follow the signposts to Zalön until the starting point. Shortly before the destination, DO NOT drive towards "Nühus", but turn right. The road is narrow in places and winter equipment is required in this case.

Parking

At the beginning of the tour, there is a parking option reserved for ski and snowshoe tour guests. Do not drive directly to Inner Zalön or to "Nühus".

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