Ski Tour Finsteraarhorn

Sporty
3 days
Ski tourers at the summit cross of the Finsteraarhorn.
View of the Wannenhorn from the ascent to the Finsteraarhorn.
View of the Fiescherhörner from the ascent to the Finsteraarhorn.
Highest peak of the Bernese Alps
Descent through the Bächital
3 days of pure high-mountain experience

Season:

March May

Departure Times

10:15

Key info

Several ski mountaineering trips under your belt
Hiking times of up to 8 hours and more than 1200 meters of ascent

Overview

Recommended for: Anyone who trades comfort for the view.

Steep climbs, a sharp ridge, and an endless 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 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 descent is wide and impressive. Then comes the first ascent: over the Grüneggfirn to the Grünhornlücke, a high alpine pass with panoramic views of the surrounding glacier peaks. The last descent of the day takes us with a short counter-ascent 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 ascent 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 well-stepped: impressive climbing with views into the sheer north face. On the summit: vastness, silence, a view from the Valais to the Grisons Alps. The descent from Hugisattel back to the hut rewards with wide slopes and often perfect firn conditions.
Distance
5 km
Ascent
+1200 m
Descent
-1200 m
Walking time
6 hrs
Day3
Day 3: Ascent to Bächilücke 3,382 m above sea level. Descent to Reckingen
The last day begins with a short descent to the “Rotloch”, followed by the ascent over the Galmigletscher to the Bächilücke. Here begins one of the longest descents in the region over the Bächigletscher and through the Bächital: the track winds through high alpine terrain, then continues between ancient, weathered larches into the valley. After nearly 2,000 meters of descent, we land in Reckingen, where our tour ends.
Distance
15 km
Ascent
+700 m
Descent
-2350 m
Walking time
5-6 hrs

Whats 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

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

Meeting points
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