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⚠️ Change due to conditions 21.07.23
As the conditions for climbing Gross Fiescherhorn do get more difficult everyday, one mountain guide is no longer able to guide two people at the same time.

Gross Fiescherhorn

The Gross Fiescherhorn is the highest summit in the Fiescherhörner group. Its impressive vast north face towers over Grindelwald. The summit is reached via the Walcher ridge coming from the Mönchsjoch hut.

Quick Facts

 Over the Walcher Ridge to the Summit of Gross Fiescherhorn
 1 1/2 Days
 Experience Level: Competent
 Fitness Level: Sporty
 Overnight stay in the Mönchsjoch hut included
 Summit Certificate

From CHF 750

From CHF 750

Tour Details

Private Tour

1 person CHF 1295
2 people CHF 750 per person

Day Elevation + Elevation - Kilometers Walking time
1 200m 0m 1.8km approx. 1 hour
2 1050m 1230m 12.5km approx. 6-7 hours

 

Day 1: Ascent to the Mönchsjoch hut 3650m

After riding the train up to the Jungfraujoch, you will head to the Aletsch exit. Follow the marked footpath and you walk comfortably to the ‘Mönchsjochhütte’. Take your time for these first couple of meters in high altitude in order to acclimatize yourself optimally. Shortly before dinner, you will meet your guide in the Mönchsjoch hut.

Day 2: Summit tour to Fiescherhorn 4048m

Early in the morning we hike across the ‘Ewig Schneefeld’ until we reach the same name ridge below Walcherhorn; the first bit in the light of our headlamps. Over the impressive ridge we climb higher and higher to the summit slope. A little steeper, now and then over bare ice, we reach the Firngrat, which leads us shortly to the summit. The view over the huge Fiescherhorn north face is unique. In front of us arise steeply the Eiger and the Schreckhorn, in the background we have a fantastic view over the the Swiss Mittelland. We take the same route back on our descent, which guides us back to the Jungfraujoch.

Season June - October
Departures for private tours Private tours can be booked daily
Meeting point 5:30pm at Mönchsjoch hut for dinner

 

  • Guiding from a licenced mountain guide/ aspirant guide
  • His or her expenses
  • 1 night in bunk room with half-board
  • Tea for the next day
  • Summit Certificate

  • Your expenses
  • Snacks
  • Rental equipment

Backpack

  • 25-30l

Clothing

  • Warm, functional clothing
  • Rain jacket
  • Rain pants
  • Mountaineering or hiking pants
  • Sunhat
  • Gloves
  • Beanie or headband
  • Extra underwear and socks

Footwear

  • Crampon proof mountaineering boots

The basics

  • Sunglasses (category 3 or 4)
  • Sunscreen lotion and lip balm (minimum factor 30, 50 better)
  • Thermos flask, drink bottle
  • Silk sleeping bag liner
  • Headlamp
  • Toiletries
  • SAC/DAV permit (if you have one)
  • GA or Half Fare Travelcard (if you have)
  • Earplugs (optional)
  • Camera and binoculars (optional)

Technical Equipment

  • Harness
  • Crampons with anti-snow plates
  • Ice axe
  • Helmet

General Information for Mountaineering School

Our team is here for you. If you have any questions, please contact us or visit us in our shop in Grindelwald. We are happy to help!

OUTDOOR - Mountaineering School Grindelwald

Dorfstrasse 103
3818 Grindelwald
Switzerland

0041 (0)33 224 07 01

info(at)outdoor.ch

Trip status for group courses

1-2 days before your tour or course we will review the weather forecast and conditions with the mountain guide to determine if we can operate. We will contact you by phone with an update.

Minimum of participants (group tours)

As soon as the minimum number of participants is reached, we will send you a confirmation by email.

Cancellation

If we have to cancel your tour, you have the option to reschedule to a new date, or you will receive a full refund.

Equipment

Please refer to the equipment list for your tour or course. At our shop in Grindelwald, you can purchase technical equipment, mountain clothing, shoes, and backpacks. We also have technical equipment available for rent.

Clothing

Choose functional clothing that is moisture-wicking and quick-drying. Dress in layers so you can easily react to temperature changes. The range at our shop in Grindelwald is tailored to mountain tours and our expert staff are happy to advise you on the best clothing for your tour or course.

Lunch

Lunch is not included in the offer. We recommend bringing bars, dried fruits, nuts, or a sandwich. The amount you will need to drink depends on your individual needs and the length of the tour. We recommend .75 -1.5 liters of water, warm tea, isotonic drinks, or whatever you prefer. We also recommend that you hydrate enough the day before, so your body is well prepared for the tour.

Huts

A mountain hut is not a hotel. Running water is not guaranteed and electricity is not available everywhere, so it is not always possible to charge batteries or phones. If you have special dietary needs, please inform us in advance so we can make arrangements with the hut.

Safety

Our tours and courses are led by IVBV certified mountain guides or mountain guide aspirants. We prioritise your safety by requiring regular training to ensure our guides have relevant, up to date knowledge. Outdoor is certified by the Swiss Council for Accident Prevention (BFU) and our safety and emergency concepts are audited by this organization annually.

General terms of contract

Our General Terms and Conditions apply. 

General Terms and Conditions

You don't own the equpiment needed? Rent it from us:

Winter rentals

Summer rentals

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