Meeting point
Grindelwald Terminal
Grundstrasse 54, 3818 Grindelwald
Ski Tour Around the Jungfrau
2 days
Discover the north and south sides of the Jungfrau
Long descents with panoramic views
5–6 hours of hiking per day
Season:
March April
Departure Times
07:40Grindelwald Terminal
Requirements
You have experience with glacier ski tours
You are accustomed to skiing in various snow conditions
Overview
Recommended for:
Anyone who trades comfort for the view.
Two days on glaciers, breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks, long descents: a true adventure.
2 days on touring skis, circling the Jungfrau: We start at the Jungfraujoch, enjoy the descent to the Konkordiaplatz, cross the Lötschenlücke, and ski down to the Lötschental. On the second day, the glacier plateau of Petersgrat awaits with a spectacular descent into the upper Lauterbrunnen valley. The perfect mix of ascent, descent, and nature experience.
Itinerary
Meeting points Day1
Day 1: Over the Lötschenlücke into the Lötschental
From Grindelwald Terminal, we head to the Jungfraujoch. The first descent takes us to the Konkordiaplatz. With skins, we ascend over the Aletschfirn to the Lötschenlücke. The view of the surrounding glacier world is incredibly impressive. The descent over the Langgletscher into the Lötschental is both challenging and awe-inspiring. After descending over 2,000 meters, we reach Lötschental where we spend the night in a cozy hotel.
Distance
25 km
Ascent
+450 m
Descent
-2350 m
Walking time
5-6 hrs
Day2
Day 2: Over the Petersgrat into the Lauterbrunnental
After an early breakfast, the post bus takes us to Lauchernalp. Great views to the Bietschhorn accompany us as we traverse open terrain to the Petersgrat. Beyond lies one of the most impressive ski descents in the region: From the Mutthorn past the icefalls of the Tschingelfirn, over steep slopes and through untouched valleys into the upper Lauterbrunnental. If snow conditions thwart our plans, there are alternative routes back to Lötschental. Return journey in the afternoon from Stechelberg.
Distance
19 km
Ascent
+700 m
Descent
-2480 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
Not included
Costs for cable cars and travel expenses of the guest
Snacks
Technical equipment
Costs for a taxi if needed (guests pay for the guide's share)
Overnight stay(s) in bunk room with half-board for the guest
Pack list
Backpack
Backpack 20-25 l
Backpack 25-30 l
Backpack 30-35 l
Clothing
Warm, functional clothing
Rain jacket
Rain pants
Mountaineering or hiking pants
Mountaineering or winter hiking pants
Sunhat
Gloves
Gloves (ideally one thin and one thick pair)
Beanie or headband
Extra underwear and socks
Thermal underwear
Footwear
Hiking boots or mountaineering boots
Crampon proof mountaineering boots
Ski touring boots or snowboard boots
Robust snow shoes with tele crampons
Gaiters (optional)
Climbing shoes
Technical Equipment
Crampons with anti-snow plates
Harness
Ice axe
Prusik loop
Accessory cord 4 m (min. 6 mm)
Sling 120 cm
Locking carabiners, approx. 3
Via Ferrata set
Ski touring skis or splitboard with skins and tele crampons
Ski poles (preferrably telescopic)
Helmet
LVS (avalanche transceiver)
Avalanche probe
Avalanche shovel
Avalanche airbag (optional)
Abseil device
2 ice climbing axes
Sling 60 cm
Snapgate carabiner, approx. 2
Microtraxion and / or Tibloc (if you have one)
Ice screw (if you have one)
Hiking pole
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)
Ski helmet (optional but recommended)
Snacks
Backpack 20-25 l
Backpack 25-30 l
Backpack 30-35 l
Warm, functional clothing
Rain jacket
Rain pants
Mountaineering or hiking pants
Mountaineering or winter hiking pants
Sunhat
Gloves
Gloves (ideally one thin and one thick pair)
Beanie or headband
Extra underwear and socks
Thermal underwear
Hiking boots or mountaineering boots
Crampon proof mountaineering boots
Ski touring boots or snowboard boots
Robust snow shoes with tele crampons
Gaiters (optional)
Climbing shoes
Crampons with anti-snow plates
Harness
Ice axe
Prusik loop
Accessory cord 4 m (min. 6 mm)
Sling 120 cm
Locking carabiners, approx. 3
Via Ferrata set
Ski touring skis or splitboard with skins and tele crampons
Ski poles (preferrably telescopic)
Helmet
LVS (avalanche transceiver)
Avalanche probe
Avalanche shovel
Avalanche airbag (optional)
Abseil device
2 ice climbing axes
Sling 60 cm
Snapgate carabiner, approx. 2
Microtraxion and / or Tibloc (if you have one)
Ice screw (if you have one)
Hiking 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
SAC/DAV permit (if you have one)
GA or Half Fare Travelcard (if you have)
Earplugs (optional)
Camera and binoculars (optional)
Ski helmet (optional but recommended)
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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