Meeting point
Hotel Gasterntal Selden
Berghotel Gastental, 3718 Selden
Lauterbrunner Breithorn
2 days
Unknown dream tour
Fantastic summit panorama
Overnight stay at the new Mutthornhütte
Season:
July September
Departure Times
10:13
Hotel Gasterntal Selden
Key info
Extensive high-altitude touring experience required
Overview
Recommended for:
Anyone who trades comfort for the view.
A true insider tip! The lesser-known Lauterbrunner Breithorn offers beautiful climbing on the west ridge.
The Lauterbrunner Breithorn is unfairly overshadowed by the big four-thousanders, as it also has much to offer at 3,780 m above sea level. The climbing on the west ridge is just as impressive as its larger neighbors. The combination with an overnight stay at the new Mutthornhütte makes the tour truly unique.
Itinerary
Meeting points Day1
Day 1: Ascent to Mutthornhütte 2,901 m above sea level
After an exciting bus ride into the Gasterntal, we hike along the Kander further into the valley. Soon, the trail becomes steeper until we reach the edge of the Kanderfirn. Our path leads us over this flat ice giant to the Mutthornhütte, which is situated on a rock island in the middle of the Kanderfirn. With a cool drink on the hut terrace, we study our goal for the next day.
Distance
9 km
Ascent
+1300 m
Walking time
5-6 hrs
Day2
Day 2: Summit tour to Breithorn 3,780 m above sea level
Early in the morning, we leisurely ascend over the glacier towards Petersgrat. Then, we descend slightly over the Üssere and Innere Talgletscher and climb back up to the Wetterlücke. From here, the climb over the west ridge begins. We ascend the Lauterbrunner Breithorn 3,780 m above sea level over the heavily structured gneiss – a solitary peak with fantastic panoramic and deep views. After a summit break, we descend over the west ridge back to the Wetterlücke. Our descent into the Lötschental begins – it's a steep way down. Once in the valley, we begin our journey home in the afternoon.
Distance
15 km
Ascent
+1000 m
Descent
-2100 m
Walking time
10-12 hrs
Whats included
Guiding from a licenced mountain guide/ aspirant guide
Expenses of the mountain guide
Overnight stay(s) with half-board for the mountain guide
Hut reservation
Summit Certificate
Not included
Costs for cable cars and travel expenses of the guest
Overnight stay(s) in bunk room with half-board for the guest
Snacks
Technical equipment
Pack list
Backpack
Backpack 25-30 l
Clothing
Warm, functional clothing
Wind jacket or GTX jacket
Shell pants
Mountaineering or hiking pants
Sunhat
Gloves (ideally one thin and one thick pair)
Beanie or headband
Extra underwear and socks
Footwear
Crampon proof mountaineering boots
Technical Equipment
Crampons with anti-snow plates
Harness
Ice axe
Helmet
Hiking pole
Basics
Sunglasses (category 3 or 4)
Sunscreen lotion and lip balm (minimum factor 30, 50 better)
Thermos flask, drink bottle
Headlamp
Silk sleeping bag liner
Toiletries
SAC/DAV permit (if you have one)
GA or Half Fare Travelcard (if you have)
Earplugs (optional)
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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