Meeting point
First cable car station (Talstation)
Dorfstrasse 187, 3818 Grindelwald
Climbing Tour Reeti
1 day
Technically easy but rewarding tour
Spectacular view of the Bernese Alps
Varied ridge crossing
Season:
June October
Departure Times
08:00
First cable car station (Talstation)
Firstbahn valley station
Key info
Technique: 2nd difficulty level / T6
Overview
Recommended for:
Anyone who trades comfort for the view.
Step by step and handhold by handhold along the ridge: always with the panorama of the Bernese Alps in view.
This climbing tour takes you over the ridge from Esel, Simeli, and Reeti. You'll climb over boulders, scramble up exposed sections, and enjoy a view that's worth every step. Your mountain guide will show you the safe path and share fascinating stories about the surroundings. The 360° panoramic view is unique and will stay with you for a long time.
Itinerary
Meeting points Approach
We meet at the Firstbahn valley station in Grindelwald. The gondola takes us comfortably up to First, where the tour begins. After a short ascent, we reach Bachalpsee, a perfect spot for a first look at the surrounding peaks. We continue to Gassenboden, where we leave the hiking route and enter rocky terrain.
Climbing Tour
This is where the real climbing adventure begins. The ascent to the 'Esel' is short but challenging – a first test for the rest of the ridge. After a short break, we continue to Simelihorn. Here it gets exciting: a steep rise demands full use of hands and feet. But the summit view makes up for every effort. We follow the ridge further towards Reeti. A few more exposed sections, one last climb, and then it's done: the summit of Reeti at 2,757 m above sea level. Time for a well-deserved rest with views of Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau.
Step
The descent takes us via Fernandeshittli to Bussalp. Here, the mountain restaurant awaits with cool drinks and a last look back at the tour. The bus finally takes us back to Grindelwald.
What's included
Guiding from a licenced mountain guide/ aspirant guide
Expenses of the mountain guide
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
Backpack
Backpack 20-25 l
Clothing
Warm, functional clothing
Rain jacket
Rain pants
Mountaineering or hiking pants
Sunhat
Beanie or headband
Footwear
Crampon proof mountaineering boots
Technical Equipment
Basics
Light gloves
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
Backpack 20-25 l
Warm, functional clothing
Rain jacket
Rain pants
Mountaineering or hiking pants
Sunhat
Beanie or headband
Crampon proof mountaineering boots
Light gloves
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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