Meeting point
Jungfraujoch
Jungfraujoch, 3801 Jungfraujoch
Mönch
1 day
Interesting ridge climbing
Exposed summit ridge
Almost doable year-round
Season:
January December
Departure Times
08:45
Jungfraujoch, Coffee Bar
Key info
Previous high-altitude tour experience
Familiarity with ice axe and crampons
At least 5 hours hiking with a backpack
Overview
Recommended for:
Anyone who trades comfort for the view.
Rock, snow, and a breathtaking ridge: The climb to the Mönch demands technique and endurance, rewarding you with fantastic views.
The Mönch offers a varied combination of climbing and snow passages in a spectacular setting. From the Jungfraujoch, the route leads over the southeast ridge to the 4,107 m high summit. Precise steps on a narrow ridge, solid gneiss under your hands, and an unforgettable panorama. A tour for mountaineers who love challenges.
Itinerary
Meeting points Day1
Ascent of the Mönch 4,107 m
Distance
5 km
Ascent
+650 m
Descent
-650 m
Walking time
5 hrs
Arrival
Self-arrival at Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe, where our tour begins.
Ascent
First, a short walk towards the Mönchsjoch Hut, then it gets serious: The southeast ridge of the Mönch awaits. The path leads over rock and snow – initially easy climbing, later exposed over the first snow ridge. The view opens to the north, revealing the Bernese Oberland. The gneiss climbing requires precise movements, and the steep snow keeps the tension up to the fore-summit. The last meters are intense: The narrow summit ridge leads to the highest point.
Summit
The effort is rewarded – a panorama from the Jura over the Midlands and the Bernese Alps. We enjoy the summit bliss!
Descent
The descent follows the same route.
Day2
Tour with Overnight Stay?
For a more relaxed ascent, you can meet the mountain guide in the evening and spend the night at the Mönchsjoch Hut, allowing for an early start to the tour. Especially in summer, this is a smart choice to avoid the midday heat in the snow.
Whats included
Guiding from a licenced mountain guide/ aspirant guide
Expenses of the mountain guide
Summit Certificate
Not included
Costs for cable cars and travel expenses of the guest
Snacks
Technical equipment
Pack list
Backpack
Backpack 20-25 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
Footwear
Crampon proof mountaineering boots
Technical Equipment
Crampons with anti-snow plates
Harness
Ice axe
Helmet
Basics
Sunglasses (category 3 or 4)
Sunscreen lotion and lip balm (minimum factor 30, 50 better)
Thermos flask, drink bottle
GA or Half Fare Travelcard (if you have)
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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