Meeting point
Niederhorn cable car station Beatenberg
Schmockenstrasse 253, 3803 Beatenberg
Ski Tour Gemmenalphorn
1 day
Panorama over Lake Thun & Bernese Alps
1,800 meters descent to the lake
5-hour ski tour in varied terrain
Season:
December March
Departure Times
08:30
Key info
Ski touring experience required
A strong skier who handles black runs with ease
Comfortable with 4 hours of hiking while carrying a pack
Overview
Recommended for:
Anyone who trades comfort for the view.
Climb through snowy forests, enjoy sweeping views over Lake Thun, and experience adventure in the crisp mountain air: pure nature.
Starting from Beatenberg, we ascend through snowy forests to the Niederhorn. From the ridge, we reach the summit of Gemmenalphorn. The panoramic view of the Bernese Alps, Lake Thun, and the Emmental is unparalleled. Under good conditions, the descent can continue all the way to Sundlauenen.
Itinerary
Meeting points Distance
11.5 km
Ascent
+550 m
Descent
-1800 m
Walking time
5 hrs
Arrival
Our tour starts at the Niederhornbahn in Beatenberg. From here, we take the cable car to the Niederhorn, where the real ascent begins.
Ascent
The first section leads us along the Güggisgrat, offering wide views into the Justistal and over Lake Thun. The first short descent gives a taste of what's to come. The second ascent over the Chüematte brings us to the summit of Gemmenalphorn.
Summit
Up here, the view is unique: in front of us the Emmental, to the south the 4000-meter peaks of the Bernese Alps, below us the deep blue of Lake Thun.
Descent
With good snow conditions, our descent goes all the way down to Sundlauenen, right to the lake's shore.
Whats included
Guiding from a licenced mountain guide/ aspirant guide
Expenses of the mountain guide
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)
Pack list
Backpack
Backpack 20-25 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
Thermal underwear
Footwear
Ski touring boots or snowboard boots
Technical Equipment
Ski touring skis or splitboard with skins and tele crampons
Ski poles (preferrably telescopic)
LVS (avalanche transceiver)
Avalanche probe
Avalanche shovel
Avalanche airbag (optional)
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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