Meeting point
OUTDOOR - Shop and Café Grindelwald
Dorfstrasse 103, 3818 Grindelwald
Snowshoe Tour Faulhorn
1 day
Summit of Faulhorn 2,681 m above sea level
Breathtaking views of lake and mountains
Approximately 5 hours of hiking time
Season:
December March
Departure Times
08:30
Insider tips
Dress in layers
Overview
Recommended for:
Anyone looking for the mountain beyond the postcard.
Step by step towards the summit: Once at the top, enjoy breathtaking views of the lake and mountains. Simply impressive.
A snowshoe tour through deeply snow-covered landscapes, with breathtaking views from the summit of Faulhorn over the lake and mountains. After a gentle start, we steadily climb until we reach the summit. On the descent to Bussalp, we enjoy the winter silence before ending the tour with a warm drink.
Itinerary
Meeting points Distance
8.5 km
Ascent
+600 m
Descent
-950 m
Walking time
5-6 hrs
Arrival
After meeting in Grindelwald, we check our equipment and take the Firstbahn cable car to the mountain station. This is where our tour begins.
Ascent
The first section leads us gently uphill to the ice-covered Bachalpsee. During a short break, your mountain guide explains the surrounding peaks and shares knowledge about the region. From here, the terrain becomes steeper. Step by step, we work our way up the slope until we reach Faulhorn at 2,681 m above sea level.
Summit
The view extends from the nearby lakes, over the Bernese Alps to the Jura. A perfect spot for a break and a sandwich from your backpack.
Descent
On the descent to Bussalp, we enjoy the panorama and the silence of the mountains. Once at the bottom, we end the tour with a warm drink before the bus takes us back to Grindelwald.
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
Hiking boots or winter boots
Robust snow shoes with tele crampons
Gaiters (optional)
Technical Equipment
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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