Bernese Oberland ski touring traverse

Day 1: Louwihorn

Meeting in Grindelwal or Chamonix the day before end of afternoon. Ascent to the Jungfraujoch via the funicular.

Climb to the Louwihorn (3,779 m)—a beautiful peak situated opposite the Jungfrau.

Descend via the same route, followed by a short ascent to the Mönchsjoch Hut.

Overnight stay at the Mönchsjoch Hut (3,629 m).

Duration: 3–4 hours.

Elevation gain/loss: +650 m / -470 m.

Day 2: Gross Fiescherhorn

Traverse and descend the Ewigschneefäld glacier, then ascend toward the ridge connecting the Klein Fiescherhorn and the Gross Fiescherhorn. The climb to the col requires carrying your skis on your pack while navigating a 45° slope for the final 50 meters—crampons are necessary. Your guide will rope you up or set up a fixed line; however, you must already have experience using crampons and an ice axe on slopes of this nature.

Ascend the Gross Fiescherhorn (4,048 m) on foot, then descend to the Finsteraarhorn Hut (3,048 m).

Duration: 5–6 hours.

Elevation gain/loss: +450 m / -1,000 m.

Day 3: Finsteraarhorn Shoulder

Ascend to the shoulder of the Finsteraarhorn, starting directly from the hut.

The slopes are quite steep and will require a solid command of kick-turn (conversion) techniques.

From the shoulder, the view is magnificent, and the descent—typically on spring snow—is fantastic!

Return to the hut.

We will carry light packs for this day.

Duration: 5–6 hours. Elevation gain/loss: +1000 m and -1000 m

Day 4: Grünegghorn

Traverse to the Grünhornlücke, then ascend via the small glacier to the Grünegghorn at 3860 m.

The final section will be done with skis on your backpack, allowing you to enjoy the descent down the west face toward the Konkordia hut.

From the summit, the vast glacial expanse of Konkordia will be revealed, surrounded by imposing peaks.

Duration: 5 to 6 hours.

Elevation gain/loss: +950 m and -1010 m.

Day 5: Kranzberg

A slightly shorter stage today.

We will descend to the Konkordia Platz and then climb up toward the minor summit of the Kranzberg (3,666 m), which faces the north face of the Aletschhorn.

We will then descend westward to reach the Hollandia Hut.

Duration: 4 to 5 hours.

Elevation change: +850 m / -500 m.

Day 6: Ebeniflue

An ascent to the summit of the Ebeniflue (3,962 m) via gentle slopes.

We will descend along the same route to the Lötschenlücke (3,178 m). Depending on the group's ability, there is an option to climb the Mittaghorn and descend via the magnificent Anun Glacier, leading directly to the Anenhütte (Anen Hut). Alternatively, we will return to the hut, cross over to the Langgletscher (Langgletsch Glacier), and descend through the Lötschental valley to Blatten.

A bus will take us back to Goppenstein, where our cars are parked.

Duration: 5 to 6 hours.

Elevation change: +800 m / -2,430 m.

If you would like to pursue a somewhat more technical program in a small group, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Technical Information

Technical level required for Bernese Oberland ski touring trip

Snow slopes of up to 40 degrees in varying snow conditions (deep powder, wind crusted, hard packed, etc).

You need to have previous ski touring experience, master downhill and uphill kick turns, and be able to ski in all snow conditions (style is less important!).

Ropes and crampons will sometimes be necessary, and you may have to carry your skis on your back to traverse / climb certain sections.

Fitness level 

Daily altitude ranges from 800 to 1400m with up to 6-8 hours walking. You should practise an endurance sport regularly.

We climb about 400m per hour, which is not difficult in itself, however it can be strenuous in altitude, with backpacks and changing weather and snow conditions.

Changes to the program

Your high mountain guide reserves the right to modify or interrupt the program at any time for safety reasons, technical or physical problems with one or several participants or due to bad weather and snow conditions.

Meeting point

The day before the course, at the end of afternoon, Telephone appointment with your guide to review the program, equipment and confirm the appointment of day 1. If you wish to go directly to Grindelwald before your ski tour let us know this is not a problem. We can arrange a gears check by phone or video to make sure you have all equipment required. Your guide will be able to bring you some equipment except your touring boots and ski as it's important to try them before starting your trip.

Access

By train (SNCF): Chamonix train station via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains - Le Fayet.

By plane: Geneva airport by coach or shuttle. If you go directly to Saas Fee there are train to visp and bus for Saas Fee.

There are regular airport shuttles between Geneva Airport and Chamonix, like Flixbus, Alpybus, Mountain drop off

Accommodation

3* hotel the night before, thereafter in catered alpine huts. Pillows and blankets are provided, but please bring a sleeping bag liner.

Meals

Half board in the huts (dinner and breakfast).
 You can buy lunche in the huts for the following days.

You should also bring your own additional snacks, e.g. energy bars, dried fruit and nuts (nothing heavy or squashable).

Gear

The gear list will be provided upon booking. If you wish to stay in Zermatt at the end of your ski trip we can try to bring your luggage in Zermatt depending on taxy availabilities. It will involve an extra cost. 

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The cost is based on a group of 5 up to 6 people. If you are a private group, please contact us to discuss dates and prices. 

If you are 4 participants we can run the trip with an extra cost per person of 240€.

IMPORTANT NOTE :  we get back to you as quickly as possible to confirm your booking, as all depends on the places available in the huts. Please don't book your flight before we confirm the date as we could start the trip one day before or after the original date.

GET IN TOUCH directly by e-mail or phone/whats app +33 6 95 04 23 02 as we have other different dates / program and routes available too.

The price includes:

• Organisation of the trip
• IFMGA English-speaking mountain guide 
• 5 nights in mountain huts with dinner and breakfast
• Train Grindelwald to Jungfraujoch one way
• Bus from Blatten to Goppenstein
• 6 picnics

The price does not include:

• Transport to Chamonix or Grindelwald
• Transport from Chamonix to Grindelwald on Day 1:  Possibility to rent a car or take your guide's car depending on the size.
• Additional snacks and drinks in the huts
• Personal ski and safety equipment (touring skis, boots, harness, transceiver, shovel,probe)
• Any unplanned additional expenses due to weather forecast, snow conditions, lack of fitness, etc
• Alpine insurance (rescue, medical fees & repatriation)