Meeting point
Jungfraujoch
Jungfraujoch, 3801 Jungfraujoch
Gross Grünhorn
3 days
Remote summit in the Bernese Alps
Exciting combination of glacier and ridge climbing
360° panorama
Season:
July September
Departure Times
12:30
Jungfraujoch
Jungfraujoch, Coffee Bar
Key info
Extensive mountaineering experience
Hiking times of up to 9 hours with a backpack
Experienced using ice axe and crampons
Climbing up to Grade 3 in rock and snow
Overview
Recommended for:
Anyone who trades comfort for the view.
In the heart of the Bernese Alps, a challenging high alpine tour with ridge climbing and panoramic views awaits you.
The Gross Grünhorn stands isolated in the heart of the Bernese Alps. This three-day high alpine tour takes you over endless glaciers, steep snow slopes, and a sharp rock ridge to the summit. Challenging but rewarding: a true adventure for experienced mountaineers.
Itinerary
Meeting points Day1
Day 1: Approach to Konkordia Hut
Starting from Jungfraujoch, we traverse the massive Aletsch Glacier to Konkordiaplatz, where the region's giant ice streams converge. The final part leads up the legendary stairs to the Konkordia Hut at 2,850 m (9,350 ft). Here, a spectacular view of the surrounding peaks and a well deserved rest await before the big challenge of the next day.
Distance
8 km
Ascent
+150 m
Descent
-750 m
Walking time
3 hrs
Day2
Day 2: Climb Gross Grünhorn
Early in the morning, the climb begins. Up snow slopes and steep terrain, we reach the Grünegghorn (3,860 m / 12,664 ft). From there, we continue along an exposed ridge and down to the saddle below the main summit. The final section requires solid climbing skills before you stand at 4,043 m (13,264 ft). The panorama stretches from the Aletsch region to the Valais 4000ers. After a break, we return along the same route to the Konkordia Hut.
Distance
10 km
Ascent
+1500 m
Descent
-1500 m
Walking time
8-9 hrs
Day3
Day 3: Descent to Fiescheralp
After breakfast at the hut, we leave the Konkordia Hut and take the southern route onto the glacier. We hike along the medial moraine of the Aletsch Glacier which takes us near the Märjelen Lake. A tunnel brings us to the south side of the Eggishorn, from where we hike along alpine meadows to Kühboden on the Fiescheralp. A relaxed finish after two intense days in a high alpine environment.
Distance
12.5 km
Descent
-650 m
Walking time
4-5 hrs
What's 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
Costs for a taxi if needed (guests pay for the guide's share)
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
Backpack 25-30 l
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
Crampon proof mountaineering boots
Crampons with anti-snow plates
Harness
Ice axe
Helmet
Hiking pole
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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