SPLITBOARD
TOURS
TOURS
Splitboard Tours & Backcountry Guiding in Zermatt
For those seeking remote slopes through uphill efficiency & downhill freedom.
There’s something magical about climbing under your own power to access pristine slopes with no one else in sight. Splitboarding offers the best of both worlds: the uphill efficiency of skis and the downhill freedom of a snowboard, allowing you to explore remote terrain faster and with less effort than snowshoeing. While the learning curve can feel awkward at first, mastering the transition between climb and ride modes opens up a world of adventure that resort riding simply cannot match.
Whether you are new to touring or looking to refine your backcountry skills, our team tailors every experience to your level and ambitions. Our goal is to help you move beyond the basics of gear management and skinning techniques to develop the intuition needed to read the mountain and ride with confidence. By the end of our time together, you’ll have not just the technical knowledge, but the stoke and self-reliance to keep exploring the Alps on your own.
Overview
Methodology
Because splitboarding takes us into high-stakes terrain, our process begins with a brief introductory call to assess your experience level and discuss the current mountain conditions. This conversation ensures we align on expectations and safety parameters before we ever step onto the snow, allowing us to plan a route that matches your abilities while accounting for the unpredictable nature of the Alps. It’s also a chance for us to meet and build the trust necessary for a successful day in the backcountry.
On the mountain, the focus shifts to practical, hands-on learning that prioritizes safety and efficiency above all. We work through essential skills like reading avalanche terrain, managing transitions, and optimizing your climbing rhythm, ensuring you become a more aware and prepared rider. By the end of the tour, you won’t just have ridden fresh lines; you’ll have gained the critical decision-making framework needed to navigate the backcountry safely and confidently.
On the mountain, the focus shifts to practical, hands-on learning that prioritizes safety and efficiency above all. We work through essential skills like reading avalanche terrain, managing transitions, and optimizing your climbing rhythm, ensuring you become a more aware and prepared rider. By the end of the tour, you won’t just have ridden fresh lines; you’ll have gained the critical decision-making framework needed to navigate the backcountry safely and confidently.
Tour Breakdown
Since weather conditions are constantly changing, even the slightest fluctuation in temperature, wind, humidity, or snow fall have an impact on the mountain, meaning that no two powder days are the same. As such, designing a splitboarding tour is largely a matter of cross-referring our local knowledge with the latest forecasts, then choosing the terrain specifically for each individual or group.
If you’re already an experienced splitboarder, we’ll dive straight into your tailored tour. For newcomers, though, your very first contact with splitboarding should be about understanding the technical aspects. That’s why we’ll start with a half-day introductory course to master the essentials of gear setup and maintenance, skinning techniques, and safety basics, before we can take to the mountains.
If you’re already an experienced splitboarder, we’ll dive straight into your tailored tour. For newcomers, though, your very first contact with splitboarding should be about understanding the technical aspects. That’s why we’ll start with a half-day introductory course to master the essentials of gear setup and maintenance, skinning techniques, and safety basics, before we can take to the mountains.
We start with a quick check-in—either at your hotel or via phone—to finalize the day’s plan based on the latest weather and snow conditions, outlining our primary route options and any backup plans should the weather shift. Once we meet, we’ll do a gear check to ensure everything is dialed in.
Before we drop in, we’ll do a final check to ensure all your safety gear (beacon, shovel, probe) is functioning perfectly. Once we’re moving, there are no rigid structures—we flow according to the conditions. We’ll keep adjusting the terrain to match your energy level and riding ability, ensuring we stay in the sweet spot between challenge and comfort. We’ll take breaks whenever you need them—whether for photos, a quick snack, or just pausing to breathe in the alpine air.
Lunch is flexible and tailored to your preference. Depending on what we’ve agreed on beforehand, we might stop at a cozy mountain restaurant for a warm meal, find a scenic sunny spot to enjoy a packed lunch, or keep the momentum going with quick snacks while we ride. The goal is to refuel in a way that fits the day’s rhythm and your energy needs.
In the afternoon, we reassess. We'll check in on how you’re feeling and look at the latest weather trends to decide whether to push for more runs, explore a quiet ridge, or perhaps call it an early day to beat the crowds. Back at base, we’ll have a quick debrief to discuss what worked well, what you’d change, and what lines you might want to explore further next time.
The experience continues after we take off our boots. Within 48 hours, you’ll receive 5–10 edited photos and one short cinematic clip from your day. I’ll also share any relevant trail maps, gear notes, or restaurant tips to help you make the most of the rest of your stay in Zermatt or Cervinia.
Pricing
Prices for 1—4 people. For larger groups, please get in touch.
Half Day (3h)
CHF 250
Full Day (6h)
CHF 550
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