Ski Tour Finsteraarhorn

Sporty
3 days
Highest peak of the Bernese Alps
Ski descent through Bächital
3 days of pure high mountain experience

Season:

March May

Departure Times

10:15Jungfraujoch

Key info

Several ski mountaineering trips under your belt
Hiking times of up to 8 hours and more than 1200 meters of ascent
Experienced with ice axe and crampons in snow and rock

Overview

Recommended for: Anyone who trades comfort for the view.

Steep climbs, a sharp ridge, and an endless ski descent: the ski tour to the Finsteraarhorn is both demanding and rewarding.

3 days of pure ski touring experience: From the Jungfraujoch through the glacier world to the Finsteraarhorn Hut, via Hugisattel and the summit ridge to the Finsteraarhorn at 4,274 m above sea level, and an unforgettable ski descent back to the valley. Challenging, alpine, and full of highlights.

Itinerary

Meeting points
Day1
Day 1: Ascent to Grünhornlücke
From the Jungfraujoch, descend to Konkordiaplatz, right in the heart of the Bernese Alps. The glacier landscape is wide and impressive. Then comes the first climb: over the Grüneggfirn to the Grünhornlücke, a high alpine pass with panoramic views of the surrounding glacier peaks. The last ski descent of the day followed by a short re ascent takes us to the Finsteraarhorn Hut at 3,048 m above sea level: our base camp for the summit stage.
Distance
13.5 km
Ascent
+700 m
Descent
-1100 m
Walking time
4-5 hrs
Day2
Day 2: Summit Ski Tour to Finsteraarhorn 4,274 m above sea level
The climb begins before sunrise. Behind the hut, it goes steeply up towards Hugisattel. Here we leave the skis and switch to crampons. The northwest ridge is exposed but on good rock: impressive climbing with views into the sheer north face. On the summit: vastness, silence, a view from the Valais to the Grisons Alps. The ski descent from Hugisattel back to the hut rewards with wide slopes and often perfect spring snow conditions.
Distance
5 km
Ascent
+1200 m
Descent
-1200 m
Walking time
6 hrs
Day3
Day 3: Upt to Bächilücke 3,382 m and ski descent to Reckingen
The last day begins skiing down to the “Rotloch”, followed by the climb up the Galmigletscher to Bächilücke. It marks one of the longest ski descents in the region over the Bächigletscher and through the Bächital: we first ski through high alpine terrain, then continue through a forest of ancient, weathered larches into the valley. After nearly 2,000 meters of descent, we end up in Reckingen, where our trip ends.
Distance
15 km
Ascent
+700 m
Descent
-2350 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
Summit Certificate

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 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 

Meeting points

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