Blumental
A short hike accesses a large bowl for some great off piste
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 912 m
- Ascent
- 15 m
- Descent
- 231 m
Freeriding Mürren: Switzerland’s Prettiest Ski Town
14 freeriding routes for fresh powder and plenty of thrills in Mürren.
Freeride Skiing Easy, Moderate, Difficult, Severe
Description
A picturesque, historic ski resort in the centre of Switzerland, the quiet, car-free cobbled streets and traditional Swiss wooden chalets give Mürren its chocolate-box character. As the town has managed to resist the large scale development that other popular Swiss resorts have undergone in recent decades, staying in Mürren feels like going back in time.
Perched on a cliff in the renowned Jungfrau skiing region, Mürren affords amazing views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau peaks, and even the most experienced skiers will be challenged by the extensive advanced on and off-piste options, focussed around the 2970m Schilthorn mountain. Here’s a collection of 14 freeride routes to get you to the best powder in the area. For a great adrenaline rush try the James Bond run!
Sources: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/ski/resort-guides/Ski-Murren-resort-guide/ https://www.ultimate-ski.com/ski-resorts/switzerland/murren/ https://www.onthesnow.com/bernese-oberland/muerren-schilthorn/ski-resort.html
Routes included
Tschingelchrachen
A steep narrow couloir that is not for the faint hearted
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 987 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 355 m
James Bond run
A thrilling descent that James Bond would be proud of
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 714 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 305 m
Reservoir run
Great off piste turns possible down either side of a ridge
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 481 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 138 m
Engetal off piste
Some of the best off piste turns in the area
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 600 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 209 m
The old T-Bar line
Good undulating terrain, ideal for first forays off piste
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 814 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 372 m
Kandahar off piste
A short, sharp, steep descent that can hold waist deep powder
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 550 m
- Ascent
- 8 m
- Descent
- 141 m
Riggli route
Short and descent that holds good snow
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 468 m
- Ascent
- 2 m
- Descent
- 122 m
The Hog's Back
A steep snow field with often very deep powder
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 419 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 122 m
Line of the chairlift
A descent with a number of potential drop offs before heading into the trees
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 880 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 226 m
Extended line of the chairlift
An exciting descent down the line of the Winteregg chair for experienced skiers
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.5 km
- Ascent
- 12 m
- Descent
- 348 m
Maulerhubel
A great starting point for going off piste
Easy Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 493 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 131 m
The Wall
A steep and often deep run for experienced skiers
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 568 m
- Ascent
- 2 m
- Descent
- 190 m
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