Meeting point
Grindelwald Terminal
Grundstrasse 54, 3818 Grindelwald
Ski Tour Walcherhorn
1 day
Ski tour from Jungfraujoch
Impressive views from the summit
Crossing the "Ewig Schneefeld" Glacier
Season:
March May
Departure Times
19:40Grindelwald Terminal
Key info
You have some ski touring experience (2-3 tours)
You feel comfortable skiing in various snow conditions
Overview
Recommended for:
Anyone who trades comfort for the view.
Glacier ski tour to a peak in the Jungfrau region with incredible views. The Walcherhorn is a ski tour for explorers.
Ski tours on the glaciers from Jungfraujoch are an experience in themselves. The Walcherhorn offers an ideal spring tour with a fantastic ski descent on the "Ewig Schneefeld" Glacier. From the summit, a panorama of the mighty Eiger South Face unfolds. A ski tour that will make any alpine enthusiast's heart race.
Itinerary
Meeting points Distance
9.5 km
Ascent
+700 m
Descent
-700 m
Walking time
5-6 hrs
Arrival
We start early in the morning at Grindelwald Terminal and take the train to Jungfraujoch. At the tunnel exit, we step out onto the glacier.
Ascent
The first stage takes us to the Mönchsjoch Hut in about an hour. Here we take a short break before a brief ski descent. In the glacier basin below the Walcherhorn, we put on the skins and climb to the summit at 3,693 m a.s.l. in about an hour.
Summit
The view extends far into the Valais, with the mighty Eiger South Face before us and the Grindelwald valley deep below. On the summit, we take our time, enjoy the tranquility, and have a snack from our backpacks. The mountain guide might share a few wild stories from the region.
Descent
Then follows the descent along the same route – often on perfect spring snow. In the afternoon, we begin our return journey from Jungfraujoch.
What's included
Guiding from a licenced mountain guide/ aspirant guide
Expenses of the mountain guide
Summit Certificate
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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