Meeting point
Mönchsjoch hut
Obers Mönchsjoch, 3801 Jungfraujoch
Jungfrau
1.5 days
Challenging climbing and firn sections
High alpine overnight stay at 3,650 m (11,975 ft)
Breathtaking 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.
Experience the challenge, feel the firn under your boots, and enjoy the view from the 4,158 m (13,642 ft) high summit.
Climbing the Jungfrau is a high alpine challenge with climbing sections, steep firn fields, and breathtaking views. From the Jungfraujoch, we head to the Mönchsjoch Hut, from where we set off early the next morning for the summit. A tour that demands fitness, technique, and a feel for the mountains.
Itinerary
Meeting points Day1
Day 1: Ascent to Mönchsjoch Hut
After the train ride to the Jungfraujoch, the tour begins with a short but important stage: the approach to the Mönchsjoch Hut. Following a marked path, you hike through the high alpine landscape and feel your body acclimatizing to the altitude. The hut is located at 3,650 m (11,975 ft) and offers a spectacular view of the surrounding peaks. In the evening, you meet your mountain guide and discuss the details for the next day.
Distance
1.8 km
Ascent
+200 m
Walking time
1 hrs
Day2
Day 2: Summit Tour to the Jungfrau
Before sunrise, the journey begins. By the light of headlamps, you descend over the Jungfrau firn and reach the spur where the first climbing section awaits. After a mix of rock climbing and firn crossings, the route leads over the Rottalsattel up to the south ridge. The final meters demand concentration and endurance, but then it's achieved: at 4,158 m (13,642 ft), the world is at your feet. After a brief summit break, you descend via the same route back to the Jungfraujoch – an impressive tour that remains unforgettable.
Distance
8.5 km
Ascent
+1100 m
Descent
-1280 m
Walking time
5-6 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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