Meeting point
Isenfluh cable car station
Gasse, 3823 Lauterbrunnen
Ski Tour Höji Sulegg
1 day
Ski tour with views of the world-famous trio
Magnificent descent into the Saxeten valley
Untouched slopes
Season:
December March
Departure Times
08:47
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.
From the Lobhörner to Lake Brienz: A ski tour with stunning views, varied ascents, and an epic descent.
From Sulwald, we skin up with skis to Höji Sulegg. Once at the top: expansive views over the Bernese Alps. A long descent through untouched terrain awaits us down to Saxeten. A varied day with challenging climbs, a summit break with tea, and a descent you will feel in your legs.
Itinerary
Meeting points Distance
11 km
Ascent
+1000 m
Descent
-1900 m
Walking time
6 hrs
Arrival
Meeting at the cable car station in Isenfluh, the small cable car takes us up to Sulwald.
Ascent
This is where the climb begins: First through dense mountain forest, then over open slopes past the frozen Sulsseeli. After one last steeper section, we reach the summit of Höji Sulegg at 2,413 m above sea level.
Summit
A well-earned break. Hot tea, the view of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau in their winter attire: a moment to savor.
Descent
The descent starts with wide slopes, then we dive into rolling terrain. After Salzweng, a short counter-ascent to Bällehöchst follows before continuing: A view over Schynige Platte to the Bödeli, then the track leads down to Schlipfwengen. The last meters follow the road down into the village of Saxeten where the tour ends: with tired legs and a broad smile.
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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