Ski Tour Sustenhorn

Sporty
2 days
Impressive glacier landscape
Perfect tour for beginners
1,650 meters of descent

Season:

March May

Departure Times

09:10Meiringen train station

Requirements

You have some ski touring experience
The terrain is simple; no glacier experience required
Capable of skiing in varying snow conditions

Overview

Recommended for: Anyone who trades comfort for the view.

A classic in the ski touring season: The Sustenhorn offers glaciers, panoramic views, and a long, rewarding ski descent.

The Sustenhorn is a classic ski tour. Two days in a high alpine environment: up to the Tierbergli Hut, glacier crossing, summit with a view. The view of the Bernese and Uri Alps rewards the effort. The descent? Endless enjoyment. Perfect for beginners wanting a taste of skiing on glaciers, but also for experienced tourers seeking a rewarding line.

Itinerary

Meeting points
Day1
Day 1: Hut approach to Tierbergli Hut
The meeting point is at Meiringen train station. From there, we drive to Steingletscher, where the tour begins. Skins on, the first steps in the snow set the rhythm. The track to Tierbergli Hut leads us over gentle slopes and offers the first views of the Sustenhorn. After about 4 hours, we reach the hut; spectacularly located among the peaks. We spend the night here, enjoy the sunset over the mountains, and discuss the route for summit day.
Distance
5.5 km
Ascent
+950 m
Walking time
4 hrs
Day2
Day 2: Summit Ski Tour to Sustenhorn
At dawn, we put on the skins and slowly climb higher. The first meters are flat: perfect for warming up. Soon the terrain becomes steeper, passing the Sustenlimmi, then the final meters to the summit. At the top: vastness, silence, a view of the Bernese and Uri Alps that makes every effort worthwhile. The ski descent back to Steingletscher is long and varied, with wide glacier expanses skied in enjoyable turns. Back at the starting point, only one thing remains: a final look back at the route.
Distance
12 km
Ascent
+750 m
Descent
-1650 m
Walking time
5-6 hrs

What's 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

Backpack 25-30 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
Extra underwear and socks
Thermal underwear

Ski touring boots or snowboard boots

Harness
Sling 120 cm
Ski touring skis or splitboard with skins and tele crampons
Ski poles (preferrably telescopic)
LVS (avalanche transceiver)
Avalanche probe
Avalanche shovel
Avalanche airbag (optional)
1 screw carabiner

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
SAC/DAV permit (if you have one)
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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