Torchlit ski run

As evening falls on a bluebird day in Hasliberg, students at the Ecole d’Humanité make their way up to the gondola station for an experience of a lifetime. Chatter builds as the students move towards an overlook with a view over the Rosenlaui glacier. The soft orange glow of burning torches welcomes the students at their meeting point. They tighten their ski boots or strap into their snowboards, collect their torches, and prepare to descend the mountain together. 

A parade of students begins the descent. The mountain becomes a river of light. Glowing torchlights sweep down the piste and illuminate the winter night. 

The annual torchlight ski run, or Fackelabfahrt, is a highlight of the Ecole school year. Together our students glide down the ski slopes on skis, snowboards, or by foot, their path illuminated by the magical glow of torches. This annual torchlit procession is an opportunity for our school community to come together for an evening, and share an unforgettable experience. 

What is Torchlight Skiing?

Torchlight skiing is a beautiful tradition practiced in ski resorts around the world. A parade of skiers and snowboarders weave and curve down the slopes holding torches as they descend the mountain. The slope transforms into an enchanted scene, glowing lights bobbing like fireflies in the night. 

Check out this video from our torch run 2021.