Bernese Oberland High Mountain Tour

The Bernese Oberland is a wild, sensational high mountain region. To get the most from the high peaks in this range a good level of fitness and ski ability. Many of the peaks require the use of ice axe and crampons to reach their summits. It is essential that you arrive possessing the appropriate mountaineering skills. You should note that this tour has a 1:2 guiding ratio, this is for safety reasons on the peaks we will be attempting.

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 accomodation in Grindelwald for a meeting with the guide.

Day 2

Equipment checks; then skills training and off piste skiing in and around the local ski area at Kleine Scheidegg. Mid afternoon 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 the Monch 3650m or Jungfrau 4158m en route to the Konkordiahütten.

Day 4

We would hope to climb the Gross-Grünhorn 4043m, which is a perfect ski mountaineering peak requiring roped climbing and the use of ice axe and crampons to reach the summit. We then have a 1000m+ of skiing descent to return to Konkordiahütten where we will spend a second night.

Day 5

A traverse of the Gross-Fiescherhorn 4048m this is a big committing ski mountaineering day with incredible rewards. Then descend to the Finsteraarhorn Hutten.

Day 6

We make an ascent of the Finsteraarhorn 4273m. This is another classic of the area requiring climbing skills to reach the summit. Or we climb the Schönbühlhorn 3854m for a slightly easier day. Then return to the Finsteraarhorn Hutten.

Day 7

If we still have life in our legs we will make 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.

General Information

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 2 clients (maximum ratio)

Accomodation

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)

Level 3 - Ski Touring - Your ability should be

On Piste

You enjoy skiing the fall line! You can ski with ease on any on piste terrain.

Off Piste

You take pleasure in the challenge of steeper off piste terrain and can ski the fall line. You have extensive experience of skiing off piste.

Ski Touring

You have completed at least two other high mountain tours. You have a good level of fitness and stamina. You are proficient in the use of skins and have knowledge of how to use an ice axe and crampons. You will rise to the challenge of steep terrain, possibly with your skis strapped to your rucksack and crampons on your feet.

Advise

If you are unsure of your ability or have any other questions please contact us on hello@alpineadventures.co.uk or call: 0044 (0)1825 762 778