Finsteraarhorn

Sporty
3 days
Highest 4000er in the Bernese Alps
Fantastic summit panorama
Three days in high alpine terrain

Season:

July September

Departure Times

10:15
Jungfraujoch

Jungfraujoch, Coffee Bar

Key info

Multiple high-altitude tour experiences required

Overview

Recommended for: Anyone who trades comfort for the view.

Glaciers, ridge climbing, summit joy: This tour is demanding but rewards with unique experiences.

Three days in high alpine terrain: glaciers, exposed rock ridges, and a massive summit. A tour for mountaineers ready to face the challenges of the highest peak in the Bernese Alps.

Itinerary

Meeting points
Day1
Day 1: Ascent to Finsteraarhorn Hut
We meet at Jungfraujoch, where our tour begins. We descend over the Jungfrau Firn to Konkordiaplatz. After a brief look at the imposing ice masses, we continue: ascending to Grünhornlücke and reaching the Fiescher Glacier. The hut is in sight, but only after the final glacier crossing do we arrive. We enjoy the view from the terrace over the eternal ice.
Distance
13.5 km
Ascent
+700 m
Descent
-1100 m
Walking time
6 hrs
Day2
Day 2: Summit Tour to Finsteraarhorn
The ascent begins in the dark. Headlamps illuminate the path over scree and firn towards Hugisattel. Here the ridge climbing begins: exposed but well-stepped. The summit is a massive viewpoint with views over the entire Bernese Alps chain. After a break, we return to the hut via the same route.
Distance
5 km
Ascent
+1200 m
Descent
-1200 m
Walking time
6-7 hrs
Day3
Day 3: Descent over the Oberaarjoch
The last day leads us over Rotloch to Oberaarjoch. Here, the view opens up to the Oberaar Glacier. We follow the moraine to Oberaarsee, where the green landscape contrasts with the glaciers of the past days. By taxi, we return to Meiringen, then continue by train to Interlaken.
Distance
15 km
Ascent
+700 m
Descent
-1400 m
Walking time
7-8 hrs

Whats 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
Wind jacket or GTX jacket
Shell pants
Mountaineering or hiking pants
Sunhat
Gloves (ideally one thin and one thick pair)
Beanie or headband
Extra underwear and socks

Crampon proof mountaineering boots

Crampons with anti-snow plates
Harness
Ice axe
Helmet
Hiking 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
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 

Meeting points

Meeting points
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