Meeting point
Mönchsjoch hut
Obers Mönchsjoch, 3801 Jungfraujoch
Ski Tour Gross Fiescherhorn
1.5 days
Challenging high-alpine ski tour
Steep sections with crampons
Fantastic views
Season:
March May
Departure Times
17:30
Key info
Multiple ski mountaineering tours completed
Hiking times of up to 10 hours and more than 1300 meters of ascent
Overview
Recommended for:
Anyone who trades comfort for the view.
Long ascent, steep sections, magnificent ridge: The Gross Fiescherhorn is a peak for true ski mountaineering enthusiasts.
The Gross Fiescherhorn demands stamina and technique. After a night at the Mönchsjoch Hut, the ascent leads over glaciers, crampon sections, and an exposed ridge to the summit. The reward: a solitary glacier world, breathtaking panoramic views, and a long descent that, depending on conditions, can lead all the way to Lötschental.
Itinerary
Meeting points Day1
Day 1: Ascent to Mönchsjoch Hut
From the Jungfraujoch, the journey begins gently. Following the marked footpath, you ascend with skins to the Mönchsjoch Hut. The path leads over a vast, high-alpine glacier landscape, as the first views of the Bernese Alps unfold. Up here, the air is thinner: a slow pace helps with acclimatization. At the hut, there's time to enjoy the surroundings and prepare for the upcoming summit day.
Distance
1.8 km
Ascent
+200 m
Walking time
1 hrs
Day2
Day 2: Summit Ski Tour to Gross Fiescherhorn
The adventure starts before sunrise. First, a short descent over the Ewig Schneefeld, then the long ascent begins. The initial elevation gain is over gently rising glacier surfaces, but it soon becomes steeper. At the latest at the Bergschrund, it is time to strap the skis to your backpack and put on crampons. The Fiescher Saddle requires focused effort before the final challenge awaits: an impressive ridge climb leading directly to the summit. At the top, an incomparable panorama awaits: the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau behind you, the endless expanses of the Bernese Alps before you. After a rest, the long descent follows, depending on conditions, either back to Jungfraujoch or via the Lötschenlücke to Blatten.
Distance
33 km
Ascent
+1300 m
Descent
-3250 m
Walking time
9-10 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
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
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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