Freeride · Titlis · Stand / Trübsee
Schlächtismatt – Freeride from the start
The Schlächtismatt lies between Stand and Trübsee. The short access opens up open slopes, hollows and gullies; the narrow couloir «Vagina» requires significantly more effort than the wider variants.
- Difficulty
- 3 out of 6 · Couloir challenging
- Area
- Titlis / Engelberg
- Season
- December – March
- Start
- Stand · 2250 m
- Goal
- Trübsee · 1805 m
- Descent
- 445 m
- Aspect
- West
The difficulty is a local rating of 1 to 6 and no avalanche warning level. The season and altitude information describe the route; the drivability is assessed for the respective day.
Organize the line in the terrain
Map and Topos
Configure access, departure, and exit before the start. The maps do not show the current avalanche or glacier situation. For details, open the original and keep an offline map ready.
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Access, departure and return
Route description
Access from a distance
From the mountain station Stand, the short route leads to the weather station area. Here you can already set the desired route and the connection to Trübsee.
Ceiling beams, gutters and downspouts
The Schlächtismatt offers several lines through open terrain. Uneven surfaces and hidden terrain levels can turn a short run into a challenging descent.
Couloir or wider variant
The Couloir «Vagina» is located south of the gondola run. It is narrower and more challenging than the wider slopes further north. Please clear the way in advance and avoid any obstacles or complete obstacles.
What matters
Key points and planning
There is a protected area on the right side of the road in the direction of descent. Check the current boundaries and permitted connections before driving.
Snow drifts can accumulate in gullies and gutters. The short distance to the tracks and the possibility of repeated incidents are not a safety argument.
avalanche report and check the weather, take into account the observations on the ground and make a new decision before each departure. A ratio report describes its time of recording and is not a clearance of a route.
For your planning: TITLIS: Freeride and safety ↗ · Protected areas ↗ · Open facilities ↗
Appropriate to route and conditions
Equipment and requirements
- LVS equipment, probe and shovel per person; regular training in search and rescue of companions.
- Ski or snowboard for off-piste use, helmet, warmth and weather protection, and first aid supplies.
- Current map offline, loaded phone and enough reserve power for the return journey or the sections that have to be done on foot.
Frequently asked questions
What is the «Vagina» Couloir?
A narrow, more demanding ditch south of the gondola track. The general area assessment does not automatically apply to this line.
Can I run multiple runs?
The proximity to Stand and Trübsee allows for repetitions under suitable conditions. Each line and operating times must be checked individually.
Will the Schlächtismatt be suitable for the first days of freeriding?
Larger variants may suit safer backcountry skiers with some experience in the terrain. The couloir requires more experience; the choice will be adapted to the current conditions.
Local knowledge and joint planning
Schlächtismatt with mountain guide
We choose the area and the departure point based on your driving ability, the snow cover, the avalanche situation, and the visibility. For alpine variants, we clear access, equipment, and possible foot sections before the day.
