Meeting point
Grindelwald Terminal
Grundstrasse 54, 3818 Grindelwald
Ski Tour Lötschenlücke
1 day
Spectacular glacier panorama
25 km descent through untouched nature
5–6 hours of hiking time
Season:
March May
Departure Times
07:40
Key info
Our guides speak German & English
450 meters of ascent and 2350 meters of descent
A 5 to 6 hour journey on glacier and snow
Technical equipment is available for rent
The season runs from March to May, depending on conditions
Overview
Recommended for:
Anyone who trades comfort for the view.
From Jungfraujoch to Lötschental: a long, impressive ski tour with views of the imposing glacier landscape.
From Jungfraujoch we ski down the Jungfraufirn Glacier to Konkordiaplatz, hike up to Lötschenlücke, then a spectacular descent into Lötschental. You experience 450 meters of ascent and 2,350 meters of descent, magnificent glacier landscapes, and one of the most famous day ski tours on a glacier in the Swiss high mountains. A day full of movement, vast landscapes, and impressive nature.
Itinerary
Meeting points Distance
25 km
Ascent
+450 m
Descent
-2350 m
Walking time
5-6 hrs
Arrival
In the morning, we meet in Grindelwald and take the Eiger Express to Eigergletscher. Then we continue with the cogwheel train to the Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe. This is where the adventure begins!
Descent
We strap on our skis and ski down the Jungfraufirn Glacier towards Konkordiaplatz. The first turns on the glacier feel like they could go on forever: wide slopes, silence, and an incredible panorama.
Ascent
After a short break, we put the skins on our skis and ascend over the mighty Aletschfirn to Lötschenlücke. Looking back: ice, rock, a vast glacier expanse. To the left, the impressive north face of the Aletschhorn, to the right, other 4000m peaks of the Bernese Alps stand in parade. At the highest point, we take our time before the descent begins.
Descent
The Langgletscher leads us into Lötschental. The descent leads us over glaciers and undulating terrain, always heading downhill. The last turns, then we reach Blatten. Here we end the day with a glass of Valais white wine before returning by bus and train.
What's 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
Harness
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
Backpack 20-25 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
Thermal underwear
Ski touring boots or snowboard boots
Harness
Ski touring skis or splitboard with skins and tele crampons
Ski poles (preferrably telescopic)
LVS (avalanche transceiver)
Avalanche probe
Avalanche shovel
Avalanche airbag (optional)
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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