Meeting point
Jungfraujoch
Jungfraujoch, 3801 Jungfraujoch
Mönch West Ridge
1 day
Challenging ridge climbing
Direct access from Jungfraujoch
Intense day tour
Season:
June October
Departure Times
08:45
Jungfraujoch, Coffee Bar
Key info
Extensive mountaineering experience required
Overview
Recommended for:
Anyone who trades comfort for the view.
A challenging ascent with exposed climbing and a summit offering breathtaking views.
This tour takes you over the West Ridge to the Mönch. Challenging climbing sections, exposed areas, and an impressive summit experience await you.
Itinerary
Meeting points Distance
4 km
Ascent
+680 m
Descent
-680 m
Walking time
6 hrs
Arrival
Meeting point is at Jungfraujoch. We exit through the Aletsch exit, where we put on crampons and rope up.
Ascent
After crossing the glacier, the climbing begins: A steep corner leads to the West Ridge. From here, we continue upwards, sometimes over rocky outcrops, sometimes over narrow snow passages. The view of the northwest face is impressive. The final section leads over a steep snowfield that flattens towards the summit.
Summit
At 4,107 meters above sea level, a panorama of the Eiger, Jungfrau, and the entire Bernese Alps unfolds.
Descent
After a break at the summit, we descend via the southeast ridge to the Mönchsjoch Hut, then back to Jungfraujoch.
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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