Meeting point
Belalp cable car station Blatten
Rischinustrasse 5, 3914 Blatten bei Naters
Ski Tour Aletschhorn
3 days
Challenging summit ski tour
Mixed climbing on the summit ridge
Unique panorama
Season:
March May
Departure Times
Key info
Several ski mountaineering trips under your belt
Up to 8 hours on the move and more than 1700 meters of ascent
Experienced climbing with crampons on snow and rock
Overview
Recommended for:
Anyone who trades comfort for the view.
Long climb, steep ridge, perfect ski descents: This summit ski tour is demanding but rewards with the finest alpine experiences.
A ski tour for experienced ski mountaineers. From the remote base camp at the Oberaletschhütte to the Aletschhorn, past crevasses and over a challenging ridge. At the summit, we enjoy the fantastic view. The ski descents are long, the seclusion impressive. Anyone wanting to come here should be well prepared.
Itinerary
Meeting points Day1
Day 1: Hut approach to Oberaletschhütte
The meeting point is in Blatten near Naters. From there, the cable car takes us to Belalp. The approach to the Oberaletschhütte is varied. A narrow, exposed path leads to the glacier moraines of the Oberaletsch Glacier. We follow it along until one last steep climb takes us to the hut: A remote base with views of the glaciated alpine landscape.
Distance
9 km
Ascent
+850 m
Descent
-300 m
Walking time
4-5 hrs
Day2
Day 2: Summit Day. Ski Tour to the Aletschhorn
Early in the morning, we set off. Head torches illuminate the ice of the Oberaletsch Glacier. Between crevasses and icefalls, we climb steeply uphill. On the southwest ridge, we put on our crampons for the sections of easy climbing to the summit. At the top, we are rewarded with a panoramic view from the Jungfrau to Mont Blanc. The ski descent over wide slopes back to the hut is quick with long turns on perfect spring snow.
Distance
11 km
Ascent
+1700 m
Descent
-1700 m
Walking time
6-7 hrs
Day3
Day 3: Descent back to Belalp
Today we are taking it easy and recovering from our summit day. We ski and hike back to Belalp.
Distance
9 km
Ascent
+300 m
Descent
-850 m
Walking time
3-4 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
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
Backpack 25-30 l
Clothing
Warm, functional clothing
Rain jacket
Rain pants
Mountaineering or winter hiking pants
Sunhat
Gloves (ideally one thin and one thick pair)
Beanie or headband
Extra underwear and socks
Thermal underwear
Footwear
Ski touring boots or snowboard boots
Technical Equipment
Crampons with anti-snow plates
Harness
Ice axe
Ski touring skis or splitboard with skins and tele crampons
Ski poles (preferrably telescopic)
Helmet
LVS (avalanche transceiver)
Avalanche probe
Avalanche shovel
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
Backpack 25-30 l
Warm, functional clothing
Rain jacket
Rain pants
Mountaineering or winter hiking pants
Sunhat
Gloves (ideally one thin and one thick pair)
Beanie or headband
Extra underwear and socks
Thermal underwear
Ski touring boots or snowboard boots
Crampons with anti-snow plates
Harness
Ice axe
Ski touring skis or splitboard with skins and tele crampons
Ski poles (preferrably telescopic)
Helmet
LVS (avalanche transceiver)
Avalanche probe
Avalanche shovel
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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