The European Alps offer some of the most beautiful and accessible mountaineers in the world. The combination of magnificent and varied terrain, an enviable snow, excellent public transport, an unparalleled shelter system and a long ski season make it a favorite place for mountaineering and skiers around the world.

This guide includes some of the most beautiful ski hikes in the Central and Eastern Alps - Hutte hut trails that explore the Bernese Alps, Urner, Albula and Bernina from Switzerland, as well as classic hikes through the Silvretta, Otztal , Stubai and Ortler Regions of Austria and Italy. None of the itineraries are extreme, although the conditions can be, and it is for this reason that judgment and sound judgment in the mountains are all important.

The 11 circuits of this guide cover an important part of the Northern Alps as well as central and oriental Alps. They cross Switzerland Alpine from the northwest corner at the southeast tip, from Vaud to Graubünden, before sliding east, following the vast arc of the Alps to Austrian Tyrol and South Tyrol, north, north of Italy.

All visits described in this guide take place in populated areas of 3,000 m, glaciers and vast permanent snow fields. The snow record is also enviable in the central and oriental Alps. In many cases, it is possible to offer ski hikes when other regions expect better snow cover to fill the crevices and allow to travel on dangerous glaciers.

The selection of this guide covers visits to the most important alpine regions. They also vary in length and in difficulty, although most are part of a full week tour. Of course, if weather or weather conditions are unfavorable, they can take a lot more time. The routes also include a mixture of circular circuits, which are suitable for those who wish to leave their car or equipment in the same place, and linear itineraries that range from refuge or even countries in country.

The described routes are all alpine - they require skill and mountaineering skills. Although high-level technical ascent is not essential, the skills required to navigate abrupt slopes and glacial lands, where cramping, rope and crevasse rescue may be needed, are essential for safety, all like the skills in navigation. It goes without saying that skills and knowledge of avalanche are vitally important for all those who want to skier in the mountains.