Climbing Tour Gross Furkahorn

Sporty
1.5 days
Alpine granite climbing
Breathtaking views
High alpine atmosphere with hut overnight stay

Season:

June October

Departure Times

15:00
Furkapass

Furka Pass

Key info

Technique: 4c (4b mandatory)

Overview

Recommended for: Anyone looking for the mountain beyond the postcard.

From the Furka Pass road to the summit: steep and challenging granite with expansive views over the Alps.

A high alpine climbing tour over the east-southeast ridge to the Gross Furkahorn. Challenging sections, perfect granite, and a spectacular summit view await you. Intense days between rock, panorama, and crystals.

Itinerary

Meeting points
Day1
Day 1: Ascent to Sidelen Hut
In the afternoon, a joint ascent to the Sidelen Hut or meeting point for dinner at the hut.
Distance
4 km
Ascent
+300 m
Walking time
2 hrs
Day2
Day 2: Climbing Tour to Gross Furkahorn
After an early breakfast, we set off. We first climb over scree to the start at the east-southeast ridge. Here we gear up and change shoes – then the climbing begins. The first pitches are challenging, requiring full concentration and secure climbing on granite. It then becomes slightly easier until another key section demands full attention. At the summit rise, we pick up the pace, but just before the summit, the rock challenges us one last time. Then we stand at 3,169 m above sea level – the panorama is breathtaking. After a short rest with views of the surrounding peaks, we descend: first abseiling, then back over the ridge and scree to the Furka Pass.
Distance
11 km
Ascent
+550 m
Descent
-850 m
Walking time
9-11 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

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 20-25 l

Warm, functional clothing
Rain jacket
Rain pants
Mountaineering or hiking pants
Sunhat
Gloves (ideally one thin and one thick pair)
Beanie or headband

Crampon proof mountaineering boots
Climbing shoes

Crampons with anti-snow plates
Harness
Ice axe
Sling 120 cm
Helmet
1 screw carabiner
Trekking pole

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
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 

Meeting points

Meeting point
Activity location

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