General information | Bernese Oberland Photos

The best-known peak of the Bernese Oberland is the Eiger with its impressive North wall . Our journey starts at the foot of this peak in Grindelwald, a popular, traditional Swiss mountain village. Our aim on this tour is to make a crossing from Grindelwald on the North side of the Bernese Oberland to Munster in the Rhone valley. We have an itinerary that is aimed at a level 2 skier and will take in some of the best peaks the region has to offer. If you have never skied or climbed in the Bernese Oberland it is an area you must visit! The scale of the mountains and glaciers in the Oberland are truly breathtaking.

Day 1
Arrive at the Mountain Hostel in Grindelwald Grund for a meeting with the guide.

Day 2
Equipment check, then skills training in and around the local ski area at Kleine Scheidegg. Mid afternoon, we will take the mountain railway through the Eiger to the Jungfraujoch 3454m. From here, we have a short skin to the Mönchjoch hut where we will spend the night.

Day 3
From the Mönchjoch hut, we can make an ascent of Louroihorn 3779m just to the south of the Jungfrau en route to the Hollandia Lötschenhütte.

Day 4
We will climb to the summit of the Äbeni Flue 3962m a wonderful ski peak on the Western end on the massif overlooking the Lauterbrunnen valley. From the summit, we have a descent of over 1100m to the Konkordiahütten, which is central to the whole region. This is where we will spend the night.

Day 5
Traverse over Grünhornlucke and make an ascent of the Wyssnollen 3595m. Then descend to the Finsteraarhorn Hutten.

Day 6
Ascent of the Gross-Wannenhorn 3905m. This peak has a wonderful angle and aspect for holding good snow for our descent. Then continue on to the Oberaarjochhütte.

Day 7
We will start the day with an ascent of Voder 3517m followed descend to Munster in the Rhone valley on arrival in the valley the course will finish . From here it is easy to return to Grindelwald or Geneva by train.

Booking
This is a suggested program for a tailor made booking, if you have a preformed group or would like to make a private booking please e-mail hello@alpineadventures.co.uk to dicuss dates | prices | Options.

Ratio
1 guide to 6 clients (maximum ratio)

Accommodation
Hotels and mountain huts.

Useful information
Nearest airports: Zürich 90 miles - Geneva 150 miles
Maps of region: 1.50 000 Swiss 264S Jungfrau 265S Nufenenpass
Currency: Swiss Franc (Cash)

On Piste
You have had a good number of weeks skiing in recent years. You do not have a problem skiing the mountain all day (including the Blacks). At the end of the day you sometimes wish for a little more adventure.

Off Piste
This is your preferred environment and a rucksack is no longer a hindrance. In conditions of powder snow or breakable crust you have the necessary skills to ski in a safe and effective manner without becoming unduly tired. You can uphill and down hill kick turn.

Ski Touring
You have completed a level 1 tour or similar in the last few years. You know how to put skins on and have knowledge of how to use an avalanche transceiver. Your fitness level will allow you to be able to climb uphill for about 4 hours per day. We will generally be out on the hill for around 7hours per day.

Advice
If you are unsure of your ability or have any other questions please contact Dave on hello@alpineadventures.co.uk or call 0033 450 54 73 44..

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