Meeting point
Alpin-Express cable car station Saas-Fee
AlpinExpress, 3906 Saas-Fee
Allalin Hohlaubgrat
1 day
Combination of glacier and ridge
Enjoyable climbing section
Summit panorama of the Valais Alps
Season:
July September
Departure Times
07:00
Alpin-Express cable car station Saas-Fee
Valley station Alpin-Express Saas-Fee
Key info
Previous mountaineering experience
Familiarity with ice axe and crampons
At least 5 hours of hiking with a backpack
Overview
Recommended for:
Anyone who trades comfort for the view.
Across glaciers and along ridges to the summit: Exciting climbing with fantastic views.
An exciting climb of the Allalinhorn: The Hohlaubgrat offers an ideal mix of glacier crossing, steeper snow slopes, and beautiful climbing. With each step, the anticipation for the summit moment grows. At the top, you're rewarded with a stunning panorama of the Valais four-thousanders. Descent via the normal route back to the valley.
Itinerary
Meeting points Distance
5 km
Ascent
+800 m
Descent
-550 m
Walking time
5 hrs
Arrival
The tour begins in Saas-Fee, where we take the Alpin Express and the Metro Alpin up. At the half way station, we enter the high alpine terrain through a tunnel.
Climb
After a short section over moraine debris, we reach the Hohlaub Glacier, where we rope up. The climb begins gently but soon the glacier becomes steeper, leading us directly to the ridge. We continue up the Hohlaub ridge, alternating between snow and rock. Soon we reach the crux: a short, enjoyable section of climbing on rock that can be easily mastered with good technique also wearing crampons.
Summit
After the final meters of ascent, we stand on the 4,027 m high summit of the Allalinhorn. The view extends over the entire Valais Alps to Mont Blanc.
Descent
After a rest on the summit, we descend via the normal route to Mittelallalin, from where the Metro Alpin conveniently takes us back to Saas Fee.
What's included
Guiding from a licenced mountain guide/ aspirant guide
Expenses of the mountain guide
Summit Certificate
Not included
Costs for cable cars and travel expenses of the guest
Snacks
Technical equipment
Costs for a taxi if needed (guests pay for the guide's share)
Pack list
Clothing
Warm, functional clothing
Shell pants
Wind jacket or GTX jacket
Mountaineering or hiking pants
Sunhat
Gloves (ideally one thin and one thick pair)
Beanie or headband
Footwear
Crampon proof mountaineering boots
Technical Equipment
Crampons with anti-snow plates
Harness
Ice axe
Helmet
Trekking pole
Basics
Backpack 20-25 l
Sunglasses (category 3 or 4)
Sunscreen lotion and lip balm (minimum factor 30, 50 better)
Thermos flask, drink bottle
GA or Half Fare Travelcard (if you have)
Camera and binoculars (optional)
Snacks
Warm, functional clothing
Shell pants
Wind jacket or GTX jacket
Mountaineering or hiking pants
Sunhat
Gloves (ideally one thin and one thick pair)
Beanie or headband
Crampon proof mountaineering boots
Crampons with anti-snow plates
Harness
Ice axe
Helmet
Trekking pole
Backpack 20-25 l
Sunglasses (category 3 or 4)
Sunscreen lotion and lip balm (minimum factor 30, 50 better)
Thermos flask, drink bottle
GA or Half Fare Travelcard (if you have)
Camera and binoculars (optional)
Snacks
Weather info
General weather info
Weather can influence any tour, and a clear decision is often only possible on the day itself. We review conditions carefully and remain within our safety limits, and bad weather alone does not mean we have to stop.
Make sure we can reach you with current contact information in case your booking changes. Silence from us means your tour is still planned or the final call is not yet made. If we need to cancel, you can rebook, choose another activity, or get a full refund.
For detailed advice on how to prepare for (and enjoy!) bad weather days in Interlaken, check out our weather blog.
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