Meeting point
Mönchsjoch hut
Obers Mönchsjoch, 3801 Jungfraujoch
Gross Fiescherhorn
1.5 days
Exciting summit tour
Challenging firn ridge
Wonderful views
Season:
June September
Departure Times
17:30
Mönchsjoch Hut for dinner
Key info
Multiple high-altitude tour experiences required
Overview
Recommended for:
Anyone who trades comfort for the view.
Start early, headlamp on, and into the alpine terrain: The Gross Fiescherhorn challenges you with every meter of elevation.
After a night at the Mönchsjoch Hut, the route takes you over the Ewig Schneefeld up to the Walchergrat. A sharp firn ridge leads you to the summit, with views of the Eiger, Schreckhorn, and the Grindelwald valley. Challenging but rewarding in the heart of the Bernese Alps.
Itinerary
Meeting points Day1
Day 1: Ascent to Mönchsjoch Hut 3,650 m a.s.l.
Take the train up to the Jungfraujoch. This is where acclimatization begins – the air is thin, every step counts. From the Aletsch exit, you hike on a marked path to the Mönchsjoch Hut. A short but valuable approach to get used to the altitude. At the hut, you meet the mountain guide for final arrangements for the summit day.
Distance
1.8 km
Ascent
+200 m
Walking time
1 hrs
Day2
Day 2: Summit Tour to Gross Fiescherhorn 4,048 m a.s.l.
Start early, using headlamps to find your way through the darkness. First across the flat Ewig Schneefeld, then up to the Walchergrat. The air gets thinner, the ridge steeper. Some rock climbing, bare ice, firn – full concentration is required here. At the summit, the view opens up: The north face drops steeply, Eiger and Schreckhorn stand in a row. After a short break, descend the same route back to the hut and the Jungfraujoch.
Distance
12.5 km
Ascent
+1050 m
Descent
-1230 m
Walking time
6-7 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
Trekking pole (optional)
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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