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©  (c) Destination Gstaad / Melanie Uhkoetter / Région de vacances Gstaad
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Lauenen – Walliser Wispile (1982 m above sea level)

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The ski route from Lauenen to Walliser Wispile leads through beautifully snow-covered winter landscapes. Especially in mid-winter, after heavy snowfall, when a winter storm rages on the higher peaks around or avalanche danger does not allow for larger routes, Walliser Wispile is an ideal destination.

  • Difficulty moderate
  • Duration 2:04 h
  • Distance 4,5 km
  • 743 m
Tags
  • Summit route
  • Scenic

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Update: 19.10.2025

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The starting point for the ski route is the parking lot at the Lauenen ski lift or at the Hotel Alpenland. Here the route begins and leads along the ski slope to the end of the ski lift. Attention, as a ski tourer please ascend beside or at the edge of the slope. After the ski lift, follow the forest clearing uphill continuously towards the southwest. Soon an open alpine pasture opens the view to the surrounding high alpine peaks. Through the wonderfully fragrant fir forest the route follows the summer hiking path to the "Chrine" – the pass that separates the valleys of Lauenen and Gsteig.

From now on the route runs on the Gsteig side of the valley and leads beneath the west side of the ridge back to the "Hinderi Wispile" and from there further in the direction of south, up to the flat summit of Walliser Wispile.

The ascent is rewarded with a magnificent panorama of the surrounding mountain landscape and the charming village of Gsteig lying deep down in the valley. Particularly impressive is the imposing pyramid of Spitzhorn, which towers directly in front of the tour participants.

By the way, the name Walliser Wispile comes from the fact that it is the extension of the Wispile towards the Valais.

A short (or a somewhat longer) break – and then a beautiful descent back to the valley awaits as a reward. This leads either along the ascent track, or for those who want a different route, you ski back to Lauenen via "Längelowene" and "Höji". Alternatively, you can descend on the other side to Gsteig.

The ski tour can also be started from Gsteig. Here is the Gsteig – Walliser Wispile tour. https://www.gstaad.ch/planen-buchen/tour/detail/gsteig-walliser-wispile-1982-m-ue-m

This ski tour is not marked.

  • Approach

    The Gstaad holiday region is located in the southwest of Switzerland right on the border to the French-speaking part of the country. The region is easily accessible by train or car from the Thun lake region, the Geneva lake area, and the Gruyère region. Direct connections to the European high-speed train network and to all international airports in Switzerland guarantee a time-saving and pleasant journey. The main means of transport in the Gstaad holiday region are the "MOB" train (Montreux-Oberland Bernois) and numerous postal bus lines.

    Lauenen can be reached from Gstaad by postal bus or car.

    On the page Arrival and public transport on gstaad.ch you will find detailed arrival information.

  • Lauenen near Gstaad, Geltenhorn

  • Parking lot ski lift Lauenen

  • Lauenen – Chrine – Hinderi Wispile – Walliser Wispile
    • You are solely responsible for route choice and assessment of your own experience, fitness, and alpine hazards when touring uphill and downhill in the alpine area.
    • Carefully plan every mountain tour and adapt it to your own conditions, the weather, and the season.
    • The weather can change rapidly in the mountains. Therefore, bring suitable clothing and enough provisions and water. Turn back in time if weather is uncertain.
    • Inform others about your tour and if possible never go alone.
    • Walking on ski slopes is prohibited.
    • Be considerate of other hikers as well as plants and animals.
    • Observe warning signs that alert to constant danger in riverbeds and on the banks of waterways below dams and water intakes.

  • Our recommendation:

    • Ski touring equipment: ski touring boots, touring skis with free-heel bindings, ski poles, skins
    • Avalanche transceiver (LVS)
    • Backpack, shovel, probe
    • Warm, weatherproof clothing
    • Warm gloves and hat
    • Sunglasses and sunscreen
    • Warm drinks
    • Snacks (energy-rich food such as chocolate, dried fruit)
  • Technique
  • Stamina
  • Experience
  • Landscape
  • Difficulty
Maximum altitude 1982 M
Minimum altitude 1239 M