Lagginhorn

Sporty
1.5 days
Easy climbing on the ridge
Stunning glacier scenery
5-6 hours ascent & descent

Season:

June September

Departure Times

17:30
Berghaus Hohsaas

Hohsaas mountain hut for dinner

Key info

Some high-altitude tour experience
Familiarity with ice axe and crampons
At least 6 hours hiking with a backpack

Overview

Recommended for: Anyone who trades comfort for the view.

The adventure begins in the dark, leading you over rocky ridges and glaciers until you reach the summit at 4,010 m (13,156 ft).

An exciting high-altitude tour with easy climbing sections, ideal for climbers with little experience. From the Hohsaas mountain hut, you traverse glaciers and rocks to the Lagginhorn. The west ridge tests your stamina but rewards you with breathtaking views. Perfect for getting a taste of high-altitude climbing above 4,000 m (13,123 ft).

Itinerary

Meeting points
Day1
Day 1: Arrival & Evening at the Hut at 3,200 m (10,499 ft)
Take the gondola comfortably from Saas Grund up to the Hohsaas mountain hut. Already at 3,200 m (10,499 ft), the goal of the next day lies before you: the Lagginhorn. In the evening, meet your mountain guide. Final preparations for the tour are made before enjoying a hearty hut meal. Spending the night at this altitude gives you a taste of the summit day ahead.
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Day2
Day 2: Ascent to Lagginhorn 4,010 m (13,156 ft)
By the light of headlamps, we traverse over scree and rocks to the Lagginhorn Glacier. We cross it until we reach the west ridge of the Lagginhorn. Now, we continue with easy climbing along the ridge until we stand on the summit. The Lagginhorn at 4,010 m (13,156 ft) offers impressive views of the surrounding 4000ers. After a long summit break, we descend the same route back to the Hohsaas mountain hut. There, we treat ourselves to a cool drink before the gondola takes us back to Saas-Grund.
Distance
6 km
Ascent
+1300 m
Descent
-1300 m
Walking time
5-6 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 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
Trekking 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
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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