THE BIG 5

Whether it's the infamous Laub, the challenging Sulz, the mighty Steinberg, the hidden Steintäli or the challenging descent from the Galtiberg - the BIG 5 belong on your freeride bucket list!

 

You can reach all five downhill runs without having to unbuckle or run the skis just once. This is freeride pleasure to the power of 5, but please note that you are moving in unsecured and high alpine terrain. We therefore recommend that you book a qualified mountain guide who will guide you safely through the terrain and also find the best powder for you - even days after the last snowfall.

Safety first: Check your safety equipment (avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe, airbag backpack) before every freeride day and inform yourself carefully about the current avalanche and weather conditions.

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Galtiberg

Backcountry Skiing · Engelberg
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    The Galtiberg Freeride run is part of the BIG 5 of Engelberg and is considered the king's run due to its length.
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    The descent from Mt. Titlis to Engelberg via the Galtiberggletscher is the longest, most alpine and most difficult descent in the Titlis area. It is one of the longest freeride runs in the Alps. The impressive experience of riding beneath the north face of Mount Titlis is only achievable for expert freeriders.

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    • Descent from 3020m.üM - 1020m.ü.M
    • Alpine descent! The "Traverse" is dangerous and extends over a cliff with significant risk. 
    • The "Graben" couloir is a dead-end!
    • It is highly recommended to hire a mountain guide

    Author’s recommendation

    Safe powder fun at the Snow & Safety Days.

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    Safety information

    Safety tips for off-piste skiing

    • Please note that you are travelling at your own risk.
    • A departure must be carefully planned.
    • Appropriate equipment (avalanche transceiver, probe, shovel, airbag) and clothing are essential safety factors.
    • The local ski and mountain guides will take you safely to your destination and back home.
    • Emergency call REGA telephone number 1414

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    Start

    Titlis mountain station
    Coordinates:
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    2'675'450E 1'180'433N
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    46.770805, 8.426471
    DMS
    46°46'14.9"N 8°25'35.3"E
    UTM
    32T 456211 5179854
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    Destination

    Valley station Fürenalp

    Turn-by-turn directions

    Klein Titlis-Galtigletscher-Galtiberg-Bödmen-Herrenrüti-Fürenalp valley station

    Public transport

    National and international connections (from Zurich airport connections every half hour with approx. 1h travel time) to Lucerne. Afterwards with the Zentralbahn in 43 minutes through varied landscape and gorges up to Engelberg.

    Directions

    By car you drive on the A2 (Basel-Gotthard) to Stans Süd, then on the main road 20 km to Engelberg. Engelberg is 30 minutes from Lucerne, 1 hour and 15 minutes from Basel, Zurich or Bern.

    Parking

    Parking spaces are available in Engelberg for a fee.

    Coordinates

    SwissGrid
    2'675'450E 1'180'433N
    DD
    46.770805, 8.426471
    DMS
    46°46'14.9"N 8°25'35.3"E
    UTM
    32T 456211 5179854
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

    The equipment can be rented in the sports shops of Engelberg.

    Similar routes nearby

    • Steinberg
    • Laub
    • Sulz
    • Steintäli
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    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    8 km
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    0:35 h
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    2 m
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    1,960 m
    Highest point
    3,040 m
    Lowest point
    1,081 m
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    1600 m1800 m
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