Meeting point
Station Eigergletscher
Station Eigergletscher, 3823 Lauterbrunnen
Mönch via Nollen
2 days
Technically demanding ice tour
Steep north route
Tour for experienced mountaineers
Season:
December May
Departure Times
11:00
Eigergletscher Station
Key info
Years of extensive touring experience & regular outings
Hiking times up to 10 hours & over 1,500m ascent
Overview
Recommended for:
Anyone who trades comfort for the view.
A tour for mountaineers seeking a true north face experience: Steep ice climbing, exposed sections, and summit joy.
The Mönch via Nollen is a challenging ice tour with an alpine character. The north-side ascent requires confident use of crampons and steep ice tools. You'll be rewarded with an impressive route through steep terrain and a solitary summit experience high above the Bernese Oberland.
Itinerary
Meeting points Day1
Day 1: Ascent to Guggihütte
After the train ride to Eigergletscher, the path initially leads gently along the lateral moraine downhill. Then the ascent begins: Over scree, snow, and ice, it steadily climbs up to the Guggihütte at 2,791 m above sea level. The small hut sits spectacularly above the valley, with a clear view of the Eiger, Mönch, and the glaciers below. Here we prepare for the coming day, study the route, and enjoy the silence of the mountains.
Distance
2.5 km
Ascent
+700 m
Descent
-200 m
Walking time
3 hrs
Day2
Day 2: Ice Tour via Nollen to the Mönch
We set off before dawn: Across rock bands and snowfields, we ascend to the Mönch plateau. The route becomes steeper, and the 'Nollen' looms closer – an imposing ice bulge that we climb using steep ice tools and crampons. Another snowfield follows before the glacier steepens one last time. The final meters to the summit are pure joy: sunlight, altitude, and a vast view over the Bernese Alps. After a brief summit break, we descend via the southeast ridge and reach the train station at Jungfraujoch.
Distance
4.5 km
Ascent
+1350 m
Descent
-700 m
Walking time
7-8 hrs
Whats included
Guiding from a licenced mountain guide/ aspirant guide
Expenses of the mountain guide
Hut reservation
Summit Certificate
Not included
Costs for cable cars and travel expenses of the guest
Overnight stay in the biwak for guest and mountain guide
Snacks
Technical equipment
The Guggihütte is unstaffed. Guests pay the overnight fee on-site and cover the costs for dinner and breakfast supplies.
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
Sling 120 cm
Locking carabiners, approx. 3
Helmet
Ice axe for steep ice climbing
Microtraxion and / or Tibloc (if you have one)
Ice screw (if you have one)
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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